Professionals

As a programme specialist at Sunway iLabs Foundry, what is the most fulfilling aspect of your work?

As a long-time education and entrepreneurship enthusiast, I am deeply grateful that my role fuses my passion with my career and life purpose. As I focus on developing student entrepreneurs and startups with their innovation, I find myself learning and growing alongside these budding and seasoned entrepreneurs – continuously inspiring me with their resilience and hunger for knowledge.

How do you see your career at Sunway Lagoon advancing your growth?

The journey towards becoming a lifeguard and Water Park Ambassador has been largely fulfilling. Equipped with guidance by experienced mentors at Sunway Lagoon, I have seen myself successfully pursuing the training fundamentals and earning my lifeguard certification. Now as a Water Park Ambassador, I look forward to further developing my interpersonal skills, refining my strength, and growing my confidence at Sunway.

What does sustainability mean to you and how has your role in Sunway strengthened it?

Sustainability to me is a bold commitment of responsible stewardship towards people and the planet. Hence, working in Sunway allows me to be part of a meaningful journey where the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN-SDGs) are upheld. This can be seen from the top management right down to employees such as myself – as a senior executive, I feel seen and heard, knowing that my vocation matters.

As an Occupational Health, Safety and Environment (OHSE) practitioner, what makes your work at Sunway different?

I learn something new every day. Sunway’s most meaningful OHSE implementation lies in people development, which I hold in high regard. Leading the OHSE team at Group level has offered me a broader perspective as each of our businesses brings different experiences and new ways to foster a stronger safety culture.

How would you describe your journey with Sunway thus far?

Meaningful. 10 years on, I still admire Sunway’s commitment towards incorporating sustainability into hospitality. The introduction of the UN-SDGs into our daily operations serves as a constant reminder that our actions have the power to chart the course of our planet and the future.

How has working in Sunway influenced your thought on sustainability?

Waste – unavoidable but manageable. This perspective of forging a consistent vision towards sustainability is integral to the Sunway XFarms community. I aspire to instil this belief among the new generation of agri-talents under my wing.

How have you seen your work at Sunway RCA fulfil the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN-SDGs)?

My biggest gratification is witnessing how our work positively impacts society. By deploying software robots designed to improve work productivity and task efficiency, we empower our people to focus on higher-value tasks and improve their work-life balance – underscored by SDG 3: Good Health & Well-being.

How does your role at Sunway Centre for Planetary Health (SCPH) contribute to the Group’s sustainability goals?

I believe that education plays an important role in reaching long-term sustainability goals. I am currently working on the 2024 Planetary Health Summit and 6th Annual Meeting experiential excursion to Rimba Ilmu Botanic Garden as well as Jungle School Gombak Malaysia, which aims to bridge the gap in planetary health knowledge by immersing its participants in nature to learn and explore.