Professionals

How would you describe your journey with Sunway thus far?

Throughout my 31-year tenure here, from a junior IT clerk all the way to where I am today, I have witnessed first-hand Sunway’s transformative growth – from the amazing development of Sunway City Kuala Lumpur, to the expansion of various businesses, Sunway’s maturing global presence, and now, our Group-wide digital transformation.

As Sunway continues to embrace digital resilience through advanced digital infrastructure and digitalisation processes, I am excited about the boundless opportunities that will unfold.

Letchumy Adekan

Director

How have you seen your work at Sunway RCA fulfil the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN-SDGs)?

My biggest gratification is witnessing how our work positively impacts society. By deploying software robots designed to improve work productivity and task efficiency, we empower our people to focus on higher-value tasks and improve their work-life balance – underscored by SDG 3: Good Health & Well-being.

Yvonne Ng

Head of Robotic Cognitive Automation & Business Solution

As an Occupational Health, Safety and Environment (OHSE) practitioner, what makes your work at Sunway different?

I learn something new every day. Sunway’s most meaningful OHSE implementation lies in people development, which I hold in high regard. Leading the OHSE team at Group level has offered me a broader perspective as each of our businesses brings different experiences and new ways to foster a stronger safety culture.

Nurul Syuhada Abdullah

Senior Manager

As a programme specialist at Sunway iLabs Foundry, what is the most fulfilling aspect of your work?

As a long-time education and entrepreneurship enthusiast, I am deeply grateful that my role fuses my passion with my career and life purpose. As I focus on developing student entrepreneurs and startups with their innovation, I find myself learning and growing alongside these budding and seasoned entrepreneurs – continuously inspiring me with their resilience and hunger for knowledge.

Lee Jia Qi

Programme Specialist

How has 42 Malaysia shaped your thoughts regarding education and sustainability?

I have always believed that education is not a luxury, rather, a necessity. 42 Malaysia has shown me that the road to making education accessible to all starts with innovation.

One crucial takeaway from my time here is the transformative impact that collaborative learning can have. This approach exceeds conventional models of education as it empowers individuals to learn from one another, unlocking endless possibilities for growth and creativity.

Thilageswaran Vijayan

Head of Academics & Learning Experience Designer

Being part of the Department of Smart Computing and Cyber Resilience at Sunway University, what is an aspect of your work that you find particularly rewarding and why?

I find it fulfilling to see how project outcomes not only contribute to my growth as a researcher but also advance the Information Technology field. In such a fast-evolving industry, it’s important to keep my students curious, committed, and open to lifelong learning – key traits for a successful and sustainable career in this industry.

Dr. Noor Hafizah Bt Hassan

Senior Lecturer in the Faculty of Engineering and Technology

How does your role at Sunway Centre for Planetary Health (SCPH) contribute to the Group’s sustainability goals?

I believe that education plays an important role in reaching long-term sustainability goals. I am currently working on the 2024 Planetary Health Summit and 6th Annual Meeting experiential excursion to Rimba Ilmu Botanic Garden as well as Jungle School Gombak Malaysia, which aims to bridge the gap in planetary health knowledge by immersing its participants in nature to learn and explore.

Dr. Loo Yen Yi

Post-Doctoral Research Fellow

How would you describe your journey with Sunway thus far?

Meaningful. 10 years on, I still admire Sunway’s commitment towards incorporating sustainability into hospitality. The introduction of the UN-SDGs into our daily operations serves as a constant reminder that our actions have the power to chart the course of our planet and the future.

Poobalasingam Perumal

Restaurant Manager

What does sustainability mean to you and how has your role in Sunway strengthened it?

Sustainability to me is a bold commitment of responsible stewardship towards people and the planet. Hence, working in Sunway allows me to be part of a meaningful journey where the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN-SDGs) are upheld. This can be seen from the top management right down to employees such as myself – as a senior executive, I feel seen and heard, knowing that my vocation matters.

Claudia Cheah

Assistant Manager

How has working in Sunway influenced your thought on sustainability?

Waste – unavoidable but manageable. This perspective of forging a consistent vision towards sustainability is integral to the Sunway XFarms community. I aspire to instil this belief among the new generation of agri-talents under my wing.

Nurlisa Su Sy Ei

Agronomist

How do you see your career at Sunway Lagoon advancing your growth?

The journey towards becoming a lifeguard and Water Park Ambassador has been largely fulfilling. Equipped with guidance by experienced mentors at Sunway Lagoon, I have seen myself successfully pursuing the training fundamentals and earning my lifeguard certification. Now as a Water Park Ambassador, I look forward to further developing my interpersonal skills, refining my strength, and growing my confidence at Sunway.

Jenin Alycia Goonting

Lifeguard and Water Park Ambassador