Community-based learning (CBL) is gaining traction in Malaysia as a way to provide students with practical experience and soft skills through local community engagement. The International SULAM project, titled “Smart Investor: Investing in the Global Market,” aims to educate the international community about stock market trading. This CBL initiative is conducted as part of the course Applied Investment Management (INV 621) from Universiti Teknologi MARA, Segamat campus, Malaysia, and in collaboration with Perbanas Institute students from Jakarta, Indonesia. The project has a duration of two months and follows a structured curriculum with five modules. Survey data was collected through the total sampling technique via an online platform due to its practical considerations. The instrument's reliability was confirmed by Cronbach's Alpha scores above 0.70. The findings highlight that the programme's effectiveness hinges on key factors, including training content and facilitators’ knowledge and skills. Despite differences in nationality, a descriptive analysis showed consensus on the programme's effectiveness among students on various courses. This research highlights the critical realization that community-based global learning has been utilized to glean valuable insights into the intricacies of the Malaysian stock market to foreign communities. By prioritizing the development of high-quality content and cultivating a team of skilled facilitators, universities can enhance the efficacy and impact of such programs. Moreover, the recognition of shared learning experiences across diverse cohorts highlights the potential for fostering cross-cultural understanding and collaboration through collaborative learning initiatives. Furthermore, this practice adhered to the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 4 on quality education, which aims for inclusive and equitable quality education and promotes lifelong learning opportunities for all.