Advancing Sustainable Entrepreneurship with a Conscience
Kuala Lumpur, Monday 17 February 2025 – HELP University proudly hosted the inaugural launch of its Centre for Humane Entrepreneurship, marking a significant milestone in the institution’s commitment to fostering innovation and social impact. The event, held at the ELM Business School, Damansara Heights, brought together esteemed guests, dignitaries, and industry leaders for an evening of insightful discussions and strategic collaborations.
The launch was graced by Professor Dr. Kim Ki-Chan, Chairman of the International Council of Small Business (ICSB), whose presence underscored the Centre’s global vision. Professor Kim shared valuable insights on Korea-Entrepreneurship, shedding light on how innovative business practices and sustainable entrepreneurship can drive meaningful societal change.
In line with HELP University’s ongoing efforts to enhance global accreditation and reputation, the Centre for Humane Entrepreneurship aims to be a catalyst for social innovation and business collaboration. It will serve as a global platform for technology entrepreneurship and new startups, fostering partnerships between universities, industries, and governments.
The event also saw the announcement of an exciting upcoming visit by the Mayor of Jinju City, South Korea, who will be joining the Centre in March 2025 to unveil collaborative business initiatives under the Universities-Industries-Government framework.
“HELP was started as a social business enterprise. The Centre reflects our dedication to nurturing the next generation of entrepreneurs who are not only business-savvy but also deeply committed to addressing humanitarian challenges,” said Professor Datuk Dr Paul Chan, Chancellor and co-founder of HELP University. “Specific programmes for training and startups will be launched in the coming months. This is a global initiative that focuses on Humane Entrepreneurship as the driving force for societal development.”
The launch event provided an engaging platform for networking, bringing together academics, policymakers, and business leaders who share a common vision for driving positive change through entrepreneurship.
For further information, please contact:
Associate Professor Dr Nicholas Lum
ELM Graduate School
HELP Tertiary
E: lum.yc@help.edu.my
Ms Saisundary Sundra Kumar
Senior Manager,
Corporate Communications &
Public Relations
HELP Tertiary
E: saisundary.sk@help.edu.my
About HELP University
HELP University was founded in 1986, and it has developed into a leading institution of higher learning in Malaysia. HELP University offers a wide range of social science, and humanities programmes, and is renowned for its psychology, accounting, business, law, education, and IT programmes. The university has embarked on a transformation journey to become the Analytics-Driven Entrepreneurial University.
In 2019, HELP University was awarded the Premier Digital Tech Institution (PDTI) status by the Malaysian Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) for being a leading digital tech-focused institution that produces high quality graduates for the workforce.
In 2020 it was awarded an overall 5 Stars rating by the Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) an annual publication of university rankings. QS also awarded 5 Stars to HELP for the following categories: Teaching, Employability, Academic Development, Internationalisation, Facilities, Social Responsiveness, Inclusiveness, and Business and Management Studies (MBA). In 2021, HELP University was ranked No 1 among 650 universities in Asia for Outbound Student Exchange programmes by QS Rankings World University Ranking: Asia 2021. Besides standing as MDEC’s Premier Digital Tech Institution, HELP University was rated BERDAYA SAING (Competitive), the highest category, by the Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia in 2022, and awarded the Employers’ Choice of University by Talenbank in 2024.
Visit https://university.help.edu.my for more information on HELP University.