Tan Sri Dr Jeffrey Cheah Receives Honorary Knighthood

Award winner

Sunway University founder Tan Sri Dr Jeffrey Cheah has been named as an honorary Knight Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (KBE) by King Charles III. This is the first time His Majesty has conferred this award on a Malaysian citizen. The award carries the honorary title of 'Sir'.

Tan Sri Dr Jeffrey Cheah was chosen for this award due to his role in creating bilateral ties between Malaysia and the United Kingdom, as he has created links with multiple British institutions. When asked to give his thoughts on this award, he had the following to say:

 “It is particularly welcomed as the honour is bestowed in recognition of services to higher education, health services and philanthropy – exactly the sectors in which Sunway Group and the Jeffrey Cheah Foundation are making a difference in the world. I consider this honour not just a personal one, but an award that recognises the efforts of everyone affiliated with Sunway Group and the Jeffrey Cheah Foundation in positively impacting society and our beloved country,”

Sunway University would like to congratulate Tan Sri Dr Jeffrey Cheah on this remarkable achievement and hopes that the bilateral relationship between Malaysia and the United Kingdom continues to prosper.