Sultan of Selangor installed Jeffrey Cheah as Foundation Chancellor of the university college. In 2001, the Royal Malaysia Police, Malaysia Crime Prevention Foundation (MCPF), the Selangor State Government and the Sunway Group, launched a joint initiative called the Safe City Initiative in order to reduce crime in the area. The initiative was deemed a success. In recognition of Tan Sri Jeffrey's contribution in the field of social safety and security, he was appointed the Chairman of MCPF Selangor Chapter by the Minister of Unity, Culture, Arts & Heritage in Aug 2008. Awards, honors and privileged positions Royal orders and conferments On 8 March 1988, the Sultan of Selangor made Jeffrey Cheah a Knight Commander of the Crown of Selangor (, DPMS), which entitles its holder to the title Dato'. In 1995, Jeffrey Cheah was made a Justice of the Peace (JP) by the Sultan of Terengganu. The appointment is purely honorary. In April 1996, the Sultan of Perak, Jeffrey Cheah's home state, made him a Knight Grand Commander of the Crown of Perak (, SPMP), which entitles its holder to the title Dato' Seri. On 1 June 1996, Yang di-Pertuan Agong (the 'King of Malaysia') awarded Cheah Commander of the Order of Loyalty of the Crown of Malaysia (, PSM), which entitles its holder to the title Tan Sri. On 10 July 2008, Jeffrey Cheah was made an Honorary Officer of the Order of Australia (AO) for "service to Australia–Malaysia bilateral relations, particularly tertiary education through the development of collaborative student transfer programs and the establishment of a Monash University campus in Malaysia". Honorary doctorates Jeffrey Cheah has been awarded the following ten honorary doctorates, by universities in Australia, the United States, United Kingdom and Malaysia. Government advisor positions Director, National Productivity Centre, appointed by the Minister of Trade (1990). Chairman, Malaysian Industry-Government High Technology for Construction and Housing (MIGHT), appointed by the Prime Minister (1995). Executive Council Member, Malaysian Tourism Action Council, appointed by the Minister of Tourism (1996). Council Member, Higher Education Council of Malaysia, appointed by the Minister of Education (1996). Council Member, Financial Reporting Foundation, appointed by the Minister of Finance (1997). Business honours 'Property Man of the Year (FIABCI, Malaysian Chapter)' (1993). 'CEO of the Year (Malaysia)' (1996). 'Asia's Most Innovative Chinese Entrepreneur Award' (2005). Chairman & co-founder of Asian Strategy And Leadership Institute (ASLI). Paul Harris Fellow Award. Fellow Australian Society of Certificate Practising