Case Study:
Fellowship for Malaysia
Client: YTL Foundation, Malaysia
Region: Malaysia
Participants: 25 mid-career leaders from public and private sectors
Program Format: 10-month immersive fellowship
Goal: Launch a values-driven leadership fellowship to develop Malaysia’s next generation of principled, courageous leaders.
The Challenge
Malaysia’s future depends on leaders who can rise above division and short-termism. Across sectors, many mid-career professionals care deeply about the country’s future but lack the support and space to lead with integrity in complex systems.
YTL Foundation is launching a national fellowship to:
Develop values-driven leaders across public, private, and social sectors
Equip Fellows to lead real-world initiatives aligned with national priorities
Build cross-sector trust, moral clarity, and personal courage
Seed a long-term leadership movement grounded in Malaysia’s diversity
The goal is not just to build individual capacity — but to spark a broader shift in leadership culture across the country.
Our Approach
Corehort is supporting YTL Foundation to design and launch the inaugural Fellowship in 2026.
Our scope includes:
Designing the overall learning arc, retreats, coaching, and venture experience
Articulating the Fellowship’s theory of change and leadership philosophy
Leading the design of recruitment materials, selection processes, and communications
Developing a culturally grounded narrative to guide launch and engagement
The Fellowship blends immersive retreats, personal leadership ventures, individual coaching, and structured peer support. It is designed to reflect Malaysia’s lived realities, cultural values, and sectoral diversity — ensuring participants feel seen, challenged, and supported.
The Impact
By the end of 2025, YTL Foundation will be ready to welcome its first 25 Fellows — each one selected for their purpose, potential, and commitment to leading beyond personal ambition.
Together, they will:
Reflect deeply on values and leadership
Build a cross-sector peer community rooted in trust
Launch bold, values-aligned initiatives within their institutions and communities
This Fellowship is more than a program. It is the beginning of a national movement for principled leadership in Malaysia.