Business
All Stories
SunCon Secures 67% of FY2019 Target in First Quarter
Secured 67% of FY2019 target new order book of RM1.5 billion.
Outstanding order book of RM5.7 billion.
Plans to sustain performance through ASEAN expansion strategy and internal orders.
Revenue of RM 440.0 million and profit before tax of RM 40.1 for FY2019 Q1.
Bubur Lambuk Distribution
A total of 7,000 packs of bubur lambuk will be distributed in various locations in Penang, Johor, Selangor and Kuala Lumpur..
Giving New Life to Old Plastics
More than 2,000 tonnes of plastic wastes have been transformed into bricks for the construction of shelters, housing, medical centers, and classrooms. Columbian startup Conceptos Plasticos helps changing the lives of at-risk communities with its unique and recyclable “Bloqueplas’ bricks.
The startup promotes sustainable development by addressing the environmental problem of plastic waste and the rural housing deficit in Columbia.
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.
Superlative Sunway
Sunway’s many business units prove to be the leaders in their field with a collection of accolades from various prestigious award.
TOP PICKS
MORE
Society
A Fighter and Paralympian with a Heart of Gold
Charity, badminton, and volunteering are just some of the things that Tan Kok Ming loves.. Assistant manager by day and athlete by night, there is more to him than meets the eye.
Sustainability
Rediscovering a Lost World
The City of Ipoh, in the Malaysian state of Perak, is the country’s third-largest city.. Established in the 1880s, Ipoh maintains a connection with its colonial roots through the preservation of the old buildings from that era.
Healthcare
Influenza A Outbreak – Here’s What You Need to Know
Children are a high-risk group when it comes to influenza.. The Ministry of Health has directed district health officials to monitor schools, where the Influenza A virus outbreak has been detected in order to stem the spread of the virus among students..
Society
Paving the Way for Nursing Mothers
Returning to work after having a baby is a big life change.. It can be a highly emotional experience, not only for first time mothers but also working mothers..
Society
A Tinkle Wonderland
The rooms were unveiled in conjunction with Children’s Day in 2019.. Sunway Pyramid provides comfort not only for men and women, but children too!
Society
65,000 ring in New Year with Sunway!
Sunway had some of the most spectacular New Year’s eve celebrations in the nation with more than 65,000 revellers ushering in the New Year across Sunway City Kuala Lumpur, Sunway Velocity and Lost World of Tambun, Ipoh amid magnificent firework displays.
Society
The Banjaran’s Jeff’s Cellar ranked among nation’s best
Set within a huge natural limestone cave, the magnificent Jeff’s Cellar was initially a private retreat before it was opened to the public.
Society
A Sweet and Spicy Delight from Sheffield
Budding entrepreneur and Sunway University alumnus William Chew won the hearts of the masses after sharing his inspirational entrepreneurial journey, which included overcoming social anxiety, on BBC’s hit television programme, Dragons’ Den.
The chili paste aficionado is the face behind Mak Tok, a Sheffield-based artisanal chili paste enterprise.
Society
The Deadly Tides – Dissecting the Flood Phenomenon in Malaysia
A brutal rainy season, made worse by climate change, has flooded and displaced many communities on the East Coast of Malaysia.
How bad is Malaysia’s flood woes?
Society
Discover the best of both worlds with this new loyalty collaboration!
This conversion initiative will allow members of both programmes to use their Enrich Miles or Sunway Pals Points for an expanding array of rewards, allowing members to enjoy more value from their programme.
Education
Forbes Asia’s 2019 Heroes of Philanthropy
Forbes Asia today announced its annual Heroes of Philanthropy list, highlighting 30 outstanding altruists in the Asia-Pacific region.. The list includes billionaires, entrepreneurs and celebrities across the region who are committed to solving some of the most pressing issues facing the Asia-Pacific.
Society
‘Tis the Season of Giving
To some, the greatest gift they may receive this festive season is food on their tables, or dignity in times of crisis..
There are many ways to give back to society. It may not always be about money, sometimes, it means more just by giving our time and energy to help the less fortunate.
Society
Five Reasons Why Autsome is Awesome
Sunway Putra Mall is paving the way for autism friendly shopping in Malaysia with their Autsome initiative aimed at supporting and raising awareness on Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)..
“Autsome” or short for “Autism is Awesome” is a phrase created to educate the public and to advocate and celebrate the autism community.
Innovation
Cashless and Ticketless Parking with Sunway Smart Parking
Parking in Sunway City Kuala Lumpur will be made easier thanks to the rise of digitalisation..
Soon, it will be possible to enter and exit specific premises within the city without having to use a parking ticket..
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..