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“Board” Meeting Takes on a Whole New Meaning!
By Raphael John C. Siah, Sunway Group Brand Marketing & Communications
If you want to find a...
Empathy and Hope – Weapons against COVID-19
The rising cases of COVID-19 can spark a sense of déjà vu. We hope this article inspires hope and empathy through this difficult time.
Doing Our Part for the Planet, People, and the Greater Good
Sunway Berhad, Sunway Construction and Sunway REIT retain a firm stake in the FTSE4Good Bursa Malaysia Index this year, demonstrating Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) best practices.
Ending hunger, a household at a time via #SunwayforGood Food Bank
Alarming rise in food insecurity caused by the COVID-19 pandemic has prompted Sunway alongside its NGO partners, Development of Human Resources for Rural Areas Malaysia (DHRRA Malaysia), the Food Aid Foundation and The Lost Food Project to mount special efforts to help bring food to the table for those in need.
Public may join hands to donate groceries and essential items via #SunwayforGood Food Bank available at participating Sunway malls nationwide.
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
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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.