The Foundation launched the ilmu Fellowship on Monday – a national leadership programme designed to develop emerging leaders from government, business, and civil society. The idea grew out of YTL Foundation’s six years running the Acumen Fellowship for social entrepreneurs. The Iclif Leadership and Governance Centre, set up by Bank Negara Malaysia, trains leaders too, but stays largely within finance and corporate governance. How The Fellowship WorksEach fellowship cohort of 25 university graduates will run 10 months. Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abdul Kadir backed the initiative, saying Malaysia needs leaders grounded in integrity and character.