Dato Ben Fam Chee Way Raises RM 500,000 for 31 Organisations — Kulai’s Largest Charity Banquet in History

Dato Ben (Datuk Ben) Fam Chee Way’s Malaysian Youth Sports Chamber Club hosted 450 tables and 4,500 attendees at Kulai’s largest charity banquet, raising RM 500,000 for 31 organisations including 24 Chinese primary schools and elderly homes in Johor.

KULAI, JOHOR — A grand charity banquet organised by the Malaysian Youth Sports Chamber Club, founded by Dato Ben (Datuk Ben) Fam Chee Way, successfully raised RM 500,000 for 31 educational institutions and charitable organisations across Johor.

Held in September 2025, the event featured 450 tables and approximately 4,500 attendees, making it the largest fundraising banquet ever recorded in Kulai district history.

The scale and impact of the initiative drew coverage from major Chinese-language media outlets including China Press and Sin Chew Daily, underscoring its significance within the Malaysian Chinese community.

31 Beneficiaries Across Education and Welfare

The RM 500,000 raised was distributed to:

• 24 Chinese primary schools (SJKC) across Johor
• Elderly homes
• Charitable and community welfare organisations

The funds support infrastructure improvements, educational resources, and operational expenses for institutions serving vulnerable and underprivileged communities.

This banquet reflects a sustained pattern of structured philanthropy under Dato Ben’s leadership.

In August 2024, the Malaysian Youth Sports Chamber Club organised its annual charity gala dinner at Foon Yew High School Kulai Campus — Tan Sri Lim Goh Tong Hall, where RM 160,000 was distributed to 13 beneficiary organisations.

Recipients included schools in Johor and Malacca, elderly homes, dialysis centres, and disability support organisations.

RM 100,000 Immediate Commitment to SJKC Kulai Besar

In July 2025, Dato Ben and the Chamber Club were invited to the grand opening of a meeting room at SJKC Kulai Besar, a project previously supported with RM 50,000 in 2023.

During the visit, the delegation discovered that the school’s 70 teachers were operating in a cramped and deteriorating office space.

Without hesitation, Dato Ben committed an additional RM 100,000 on the spot to fund renovation and expansion works.

“When you see a problem and you have the ability to help, you don’t wait,” says Dato Ben.

“These teachers dedicate their lives to shaping our children’s futures. The least we can do is provide them with a proper working environment.”

A Lifetime of Structured Giving

Beyond individual events, Dato Ben Fam Chee Way’s philanthropic impact spans decades.

As Co-Founder of Persatuan Amal Kasih Sayang (Ai Xin Charity Association Malaysia), he has organised:

• Over 200 charitable initiatives

• More than 50 COVID-19 relief missions
• Community food aid distribution programmes
• Disaster response and recovery efforts

To date, his initiatives have positively impacted more than 50,000 lives across Malaysia.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, he personally coordinated nationwide relief efforts delivering rice, cooking oil, PPE, and medical equipment to frontline workers and families in need.

Business Background

Dato Ben Fam Chee Way is a Malaysian entrepreneur and business strategy consultant with more than 30 years of cross-industry leadership experience.

He serves as director, major shareholder, and consultant across nine companies, including:

• Harvest Miracle Capital Bhd. (Bursa Malaysia: 0060)
• Starwill Industries Sdn. Bhd.
• Hero 99 Sdn. Bhd.
• Triiix
• Additional ventures spanning plantation, agriculture, chemical manufacturing, fintech, real estate, construction, and natural resources

He was conferred the Darjah Indera Mahkota Pahang (D.I.M.P.) by the Sultan of Pahang in 2013 and awarded an Honorary Doctorate in Business & Entrepreneurship in 2025.

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