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Nation Building 10 Years On
Stood by a triad of guiding principles, namely quality education and research, giving to society and a vision in perpetuity, Jeffrey Cheah Foundation has come a long way – a decade to be exact – in its pursuit towards a better nation for all.
42KL: Rewriting the Rule Book of Tech Education
Sunway Education Group and Sunway iLabs are hoisting themselves ahead of the pack with the recent launch of 42KL, in partnership with Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC). This collaboration is a glowing testimony to Sunway's efforts to heed digital transformation.
The Fine Art of Academia
On the Cambridge Biomedical Campus, the largest biotech cluster outside the United States, the Jeffrey Cheah Biomedical Centre (JCBC) stands six storeys high; a modern structure of glass and concrete.
Valuable Contribution to Global Sustainable Development
Sunway University is becoming a global centre of excellence in higher education thanks to the remarkable vision, energy, commitment, and generosity of its founder Tan Sri Dr Jeffrey Cheah. Universities often take centuries to achieve their preeminence and grandeur.
The Great Digital Divide
On Wednesday, 11 March, the World Health Organization issued a global alert about COVID-19. The declaration effectively set in motion a chain of events that brings the globe to a near standstill.
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Society
Does Everyone Have a Doppelgänger?
Your face is one of your most unique features and is usually what people remember you for..
With more than 7 billion people inhabiting our planet, it may not seem so unlikely that someone out there could resemble you.. But that uniqueness may not be entirely true as the probability of your “twin” walking around is higher than you might expect!
Healthcare
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.
Innovation
Not home? Get your parcels delivered to PopBox!
Everyone is most likely to have experienced at least one problem with their parcel delivery in their lifetime...
One of the most common problems is receiving a notice regarding your missed delivery, forcing you to make a trip to the post office...
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)
Education
42KL: Malaysia’s First Tuition-Free Coding School with No Teachers and No Classes
First established in Paris as Ecole (School) 42 and then in Silicon Valley, the 42 campus to be housed at FutureX building in Sunway City Kuala Lumpur is the first of its kind in Southeast Asia.
42KL, a groundbreaking coding school with a disruptive educational model as it has zero tuition fees, zero teachers and zero traditional classrooms, is a completely merit-based programme.
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.
Healthcare
World’s First Holistic and Comprehensive Index on COVID-19
Sunway University is collaborating with PEMANDU Associates and Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI) Malaysia on the Global COVID-19 Index (GCI)
The GCI is the world’s first holistic and comprehensive index on COVID-19, consolidating data on the pandemic from verified sources of 184 countries into a comprehensive index to which governments, businesses, and communities can reference
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..
Innovation
Connecting The Dots For World-Class Startups
Startup World Cup Malaysia 2018 is part of a global conference and pitch competition that carries a US$1 million investment prize money.
The event aims to connect local startups to resources in Silicon Valley.
Runcloud.io took home the Malaysian edition grand prize and is set to represent Malaysia at the Grand Final of the Startup World Cup in Silicon Valley.
Healthcare
Five Coronavirus Myths You Need to Stop Believing
By Jane Lee Hui Yee, Sunway Group Brand Marketing & Communications
Society
A Rising Trend in Domestic Tourism
Income tax relief of RM1,000 incurred on domestic travelling expenses extended to 31 December 2021.
Sunway to boost tourism sector with more attractive staycation packages across Sunway Velocity, Sunway Putra, Sunway City Kuala Lumpur and Sunway Lost World of Tambun.