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Innovation
Giving Start-ups a Foothold: iLabs and JETRO’s Partnership for Innovation
Five up-and-coming Japanese start-ups have been selected for expansion in Malaysia through the successful partnership between Sunway iLabs and the Japanese External Trade Organisation (JETRO).
With two of the five start-ups setting up their offices at Sunway FutureX houses in Sunway City Kuala Lumpur, Sunway hopes to create similar synergies with foreign and local talents to grow the innovation ecosystem in Malaysia.
Business
How Does Good Corporate Governance Empower Corporations to Flourish?
“Corporate governance” – once overlooked – has quickly risen as the buzzword in recent years.
Across the globe, heated debates are taking place on the necessity of a regulatory reform to ensure the soundness of the financial sector, as well as the governance of all public-listed companies.
Education
Embarking on an Unforgettable Journey with Cambridge and Sunway
Embarking on an Unforgettable Journey with Cambridge and Sunway
Society
“Board” Meeting Takes on a Whole New Meaning!
By Raphael John C. Siah, Sunway Group Brand Marketing & Communications
If you want to find a...
Healthcare
“We’re in it for the long haul” The Cambridge institute taking on COVID-19
In late 2019, a new institute opened on the Cambridge Biomedical Campus.
Its timing could not have been better - as the COVID-19 pandemic sent Britain into lockdown several months later, the institute found itself at the heart of the University’s response to this unprecedented challenge.
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Society
COVID-19 Memes that will Bring a Smile Underneath that Mask
By Raphael John C. Siah, Sunway Group Brand Marketing & Communications
The rise of the COVID-19 Pandemic has...
Education
Research Institute at Jeffrey Cheah Biomedical Centre Leads Global Efforts in COVID-19 Fight
Jeffrey Cheah Biomedical Centre is at the forefront of the UK’s research on coronavirus (COVID-19)
Business
Quarry-ty over Quantity
Being the backbone of the country’s growth, Sunway Quarry are looking for a more sustainable growth.
Society
Making Equal Employment Opportunity Possible
Turning 13 this year, the Sunway Job Training Programme continues to train students with learning disorder, allowing them to discover their potential as well as gaining working experience.
Business
Decoding Digital Talent
The World Economic Forum believes that the ASEAN digital economy will contribute an estimated US$1 trillion to the regional GDP over the next 10 years.
We speak to Matt van Leeuwen, chief innovation officer of Sunway Group and Director of the non-profit start-up incubator and accelerator, Sunway iLabs, on the future of digital talents in the country.
Sustainability
Five Things You Can Do to Fight Climate Change
The climate is rapidly changing, and so should we.. By modifying how we live, we can reduce our carbon footprint, and hopefully, help slow down the effects of climate change..
SUSTAINABILITY
MOREGrowing Sunway Group on a Sustainable Base
Sunway Group is a corporate behemoth in Malaysia with three companies listed on Bursa Malaysia. Across the Causeway, it might be best known for its water theme park Sunway Lagoon, a favourite destination of many Singaporeans in their childhood.
Driving Sustainability As a Business
China’s largest e-commerce platform by revenue has been practising sustainability as part of its long-term business strategy since its inception.
JD.com invested more than RM 605 million into the Green Steam Initiative where consumers are incentivised for choosing recyclable packaging for their orders.
Corporate partners are engaged to promote recycled packaging across the supply chain.
What is Sunway doing to become a smoke-free city?
Sunway has been championing smoke-free initiatives since 2013.
In 2018, Sunway introduced trained auxiliary police to enforce a no-smoking policy within Sunway City Kuala Lumpur.
Democratising Access To Knowledge
Sunway University Press was launched to give the public access to researches by Sunway University academics.
The publishing department also provides guidance on intellectual property matters and publishing process with a constructive writing and publishing space.
Rethinking “Business As Usual”
Growing economic inequality gives rise to social unrest, hinders economic growth and prevents poverty reduction.
Current economic model has to be challenged by the people and rethought by the government.
Deepak Xavier believes society has the power to fight injustices of poverty and inequality.
Embodying Sustainability From Within
The concept behind most business models is simple – to supply new products or services, make enough revenue to cover operational costs, ensure the welfare of all employees and suppliers, and generate a profit that will keep the business going.
SOCIETY
MOREInsights: A Lesson on Grit from Tiger Woods
The 11th volume of Life in the Sun, Sunway Group's official e-newsletter focuses on the value of grit.
Grit is defined as the combination of passion and perseverance for a singularly important goal.
Five Mental Health Myths You Need to Stop Believing
You’ve heard them before – ‘Depression is a choice,' 'People with mental health issues should snap out of it', ‘Only teenage girls self-harm’.
From The Top: Gender Equality
Sunway has progressed in developing an inclusive work environment that supports gender equality across all business units for both women and men alike.
Voice of Sunway: Gender Equality
The women of Sunway share their thoughts in promoting gender equality.
EDUCATION
MORESo You Think You Can Write?
Have a fervent affection for the written word?.
Get your creative juices flowing with the Sunway-Oxbridge Essay Competition 2020, the longest running essay competition in the country!