Malaysia International Centre for Sustainable Cities (MyICSC) is initiative to encourage smart cities stakeholders to build Sustainable Cities and Communities as per UNDP SDG-11. It’s offers a powerful opportunity to leverage the knowledge and shared learning of an entire initiative, support the achievement of high performance at all locations, and accelerate the broad-based adoption of innovative advances.
By Kishen Alex Raj, Sunway Group Brand Marketing & Communications Being the backbone of the country’s growth, Sunway Quarry is looking for a more sustainable growth. One of the definitions of ‘sacrifice’ is to ‘give up something valued for the sake of other considerations’. While some end up in despair, some could turn out to…
The best respite for a hot, sticky day may come in two forms: an iced lolly, or a breezy air-conditioned room. Between the two, the latter is unfortunately not too great for our environment as it emits high levels of carbon dioxide (Co2). In addressing the environmental impacts, Sunway via its construction arm, Sunway Construction…
Malaysia’s dependency on food imports has been rising since 2010 due to the low adaptation of agriculture technology and high production costs compared to neighbouring countries. Sunway will be launching FutureX Farm, an urban farm innovation hub for urban farming professionals, tech companies, researchers and young talents to collaborate and create transformative solutions focused on…
By Anis Shakirah Mohd Muslimin, Sunway Group Brand Marketing & Communications The Jeffrey Cheah Foundation extends partnership with The United Nations Sustainable Development Solutions Network for another 5 years to 2025. The partnership hopes to oversee the launch of new programmes such as the ASEAN Green Deal and SDG Mission 4.7 as part of continuous…
The Malaysian government is providing more incentives to accelerate cashless and contactless payments towards advancing digital economy. Sunway has also adopted a range of contactless and digital payment systems to encourage cashless transactions, in our bid for a more sustainable economy. Digital payments started gaining more popularity in Malaysia way before the pandemic. It was…
Sunway, Celcom and Huawei Malaysia join hands to advance smart township solutions in Malaysia’s first tripartite collaboration. The partnership will see the development in the areas of public safety and security, telehealth, e-learning, hospitality, leisure and retail experience with 5G connectivity. Sunway City Kuala Lumpur will be the “launch pad” of this ground-breaking partnership. It’s…
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. Being one of the largest conglomerates in Malaysia, Sunway has always sought to grow shareholder value meaningfully and responsibly by harnessing environmentally sustainable technology, strengthening good governance and…
By Raphael John C. Siah, Sunway Group Brand Marketing and Communications Sunway aims to redefine comfortable living whilst incorporating the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals… for our furry friends at least. Sunway Lagoon visitors can enjoy fun activities that simultaneously promotes sustainability in this new attraction. Sunway Lagoon has constructed a home on a man-made…
By Raphael John C. Siah, Sunway Group Brand Marketing & Communications Sunway has become a model corporation in building smart, sustainable cities. Modeled on the example set by Sunway City Kuala Lumpur, it has led to transformations of townships across Malaysia such as Sunway City Ipoh and Sunway City Iskandar. While Sunway City Kuala Lumpur…
Sunway Group is tapping the cloud and other advanced technologies to add an array of smart capabilities to Malaysia’s first fully integrated green township. Four decades ago, Malaysia’s Sunway City Kuala Lumpur was little more than a wasteland, barren and virtually devoid of life following years of mining upheaval. Gravel, sand, and mud were essentially all that…