What is ICMS?

ICMS is a non-profit organization that focuses on developing Malaysian youths in their leadership capabilities, intellectual rigour, and career pathways.

Our network of talented Malaysians provide resources and professional networking opportunities to inspire and enhance the leadership, organisational and social capacities of our Associates.

We serve as a common platform for passionate, enthusiastic Malaysians studying abroad and locally to meet, interact and exchange ideas with one another across all frontiers to create a truly international Malaysian student community.

We promote:

Growth Mindset

We believe challenges are opportunities to grow and improve ourselves, fostering a willingness to embrace new and unfamiliar things. Which in turn, bettered our initiatives and projects.

Diversity and Inclusion

ICMS values and respects the diverse perspectives and contributions of all team members. We strive to create an open and inclusive space where Associates can embrace their differences and thrive, regardless of their background or experiences.

Humanising Professionalism

ICMS values professionalism beyond just being good at the job. While striving for a professional image, we believe in working hard and playing hard.

Our Pillars

Building Networks

We strive to build lasting connections among Malaysians studying locally and abroad. Including fostering professional relationships with Alumni, industry professionals, companies and non-profits, to fuel each other’s growth to achieve even greater heights together.

Empowering Leaders

We value our Associates and encourage them to be leaders by providing the platform and resources for personal and professional development. We strongly believe this will empower our Associates to create a ripple effect, emboldening people they interact with.

Realising Ideas

ICMS is passionate about bringing ideas to life and collaborating with partners and affiliates to hold creative events and projects that make a real impact with measurable results. Utilizing our global network and international resources to be an ideal incubator for ideas into impactful action.

Our Culture

We are a collaborative team that values excellence, communication, and transparency, while fostering relationships through team-building activities and celebrating our successes together.

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What Our Past Associates Say

Focuses on personal development.

ICMS has been and continues to be a very intriguing experience for me. As part of the IAP team, there is a focus on personal development and fostering relationships. And at times, finding your ground can be confusing. However, in my experience, ICMS is not short on support by providing feedbacks and listen to everyone’s voices. Through our biweekly meetings, we have been able to utilise this opportunity to discuss concerns from all Chapters may be facing and outline the next steps.
Ashman Yusuf
Bachelor of Commerce, University of Melbourne

Grateful to be a part of the team!

In CPS, we often work in cross Chapters and cross Divisions. Other than reviewing policy, analysing data, producing solutions to any challenges other Divisions faced, we also launch Primary Market Analysis and Project Laksamana that aim to improve the operation and ensure continual growth of ICMS. What I enjoy the most is listening to everyone presenting different ideas in a discussion where different opinions are being respected and everyone here is just brilliant and supportive. I can’t say how grateful I am to be a part of the team!
Chen Yun Jie
Bachelor of Business Adminstration, University of Macau

A place where imagination becomes reality!

Being in the Participants’ Welfare team of Industry Insights, we act as the bridge between the committee and participants. From arranging care packages to screening participants, everyone was supportive and professional all the way. Joining the team has made my journey in ICMS more content and meaningful, as I was able to hone not only my technical skills but also my soft skills. ICMS is a place where imaginations turn into reality as everyone endeavours to make every idea work.
Hoo Kaye Tian
Bachelor of Dental Surgery, Queen Mary University of London

Gained insights to various topics.

Joining the Nasi Lemak Movement, I have gained a plethora of insights into various topics such as promoting education equity for all Malaysian youth, targeted fundraising for high-need communities through diverse outreach strategies. We strive to reintroduce the empathetic lens into our society, encouraging everyone to understand experiences different from theirs and aid those in need regardless of socioeconomic status or life background. 
Jean Ho
BFA in Film and Television, DePaul University, Chicago

Provided a platform to gain real world experience.

As a student passionate about Finance, ICMS certainly provided me with a platform to experience the budgeting and financial reporting processes where I wouldn’t be exposed as much from the current standpoint. Besides, as a part of the Finance Hub, we organise workshops to up-skill and enhances associates with financial literacy by exposing all of us to industry professionals. It was also interesting to work with other Directors across six Chapters to reexamine and analyse the Council’s financial position.
Ong De Wei
Bachelor of Business, Banking and Finance, Nanyang Technological University

Incredible workplace environment!

I am still basking in the glow of our success for MPPC 2021 because of our team’s efforts. Working with the team but we have seriously improved the sophistication of our virtual events and the quality on pretty much every level. I can still feel the energy buzzing from yesterday’s event. The team was instrumental in guiding our energy through the planning process. Each team member demonstrated tremendous skill and conducted tasks in a professional manner which I am thankful forever.
Premanand Ayavoo
BSc (Hons) Psychology, Universiti Malaysia Sarawak

Our History

The International Council of Malaysian Scholars (ICMS), originally, the International Council of Malaysian Scholars and Associates was founded on the 28th of November 2010 at St. Hilda’s College, Oxford by 14 Malaysian students who shared the vision of creating a global network of aspiring Malaysians and bringing value to Malaysian youths.

Interested in Joining?

Join ICMS now for a fun and dynamic experience, where you make new friends,
have a positive impact on Malaysian youths, and develop your transferable and professional skills!

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