The board members comprise the top leadership from university of Malaya and BFSU. It oversees the policy and strategic matters on the operational aspect of the institute. The boards meet once a year on a rotational basis between the University Malaya and Beijing Foreign Studies University.
Malaysia

Professor Dato’ Ir. Dr. Mohd Hamdi Abd Shukor
Vice Chancellor, University of Malaya

Professor Dr. Yvonne Lim Ai Lian
Associate Vice-Chancellor
(Global Engagement)
China

Prof. Jia Wenjian
Vice President, Beijing Foreign Studies University

Prof. Jin Limin
Director of Office of Confucius Institutes, Beijing Foreign Studies University

Prof. Su Yingying
Dean of School of Asia and Africa, Beijing Foreign Studies University