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The Star
05-06-2025
- General
- The Star
Discover your perfect path at Sunway Education Open Day
CHOOSING the right college is the first step in setting the tone for your entire future. It's more than just grades or getting a qualification — it's about building the right foundation to become a confident, capable and well-rounded individual who's ready to take on the world. With the right guidance, support and opportunities, your journey from student to future professional begins with clarity and purpose. Sunway College and Sunway University are the ideal place to begin your journey. Sunway Education Open Day If you've just completed your Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) or International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) examinations, this is the perfect opportunity to explore your next step. The Sunway Education Open Day is designed to help students like you discover programmes that align with your passion, ambitions and future career goals — all in one inspiring and engaging day. The Sunway Education Open Day will be held on Saturday, June 14, from 10am to 4pm at the Sunway campus. Highlights of the Day > Campus tours: Explore world-class facilities that reflect Sunway's commitment to excellence and innovation in education; > Meet the lecturers: Gain insights from experienced educators who are here to help you find the programme that suits your interests and future goals; >Speak to counsellors: Get one-on-one guidance on academic pathways and future career prospects; > Inspiring talk: You can attend a talk titled "Your Future Begins Now: Post-SPM/IGCSE Pathways and Next-Gen Skills," where you'll discover how to choose your pathway and the skills needed for the next generation workforce. The talk will be held at Hall 3, Graduate Centre, from 11.30am to 12.30pm. > Scholarship briefings: Learn about the numerous scholarships available through the Jeffrey Cheah Foundation, which has disbursed over RM745mil to thousands of deserving students across various fields of study to date; > Student networking: Speak with current students about their personal journeys, challenges and wins — get the real picture. Sunway University students sharing a cheerful moment between classes, surrounded by an inspiring campus atmosphere. Programmes in the Spotlight While Sunway offers a wide variety of programmes across multiple disciplines, these are the special focus areas during the Open Day, selected to help students kick-start their journey right after SPM or IGCSE. Pre-university Programmes > Cambridge GCE Advanced-Level (A-Level): Malaysia's Best Performing A-Level College since 2014, recognised for producing the highest number of Outstanding Cambridge Learner Awards; > Australian Matriculation (AUSMAT): The largest and longest-running Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE) provider in Malaysia, with over 35 years of academic excellence; > Canadian International Matriculation Programme (CIMP): The only licensed Canadian pre-university programme in Malaysia, accepted by top universities globally; > Monash University Foundation Year (MUFY): The sole provider in Malaysia, offering a direct pathway to Monash University, ranked among the top 50 universities in the world (QS World University Rankings 2025); > Sunway Foundation Programme (SFP): The preferred pathway into Sunway University, offering diverse electives through the Foundation in Arts (FIA) and Foundation in Science and Technology (FIST). Accounting From foundation to professional qualifications, Sunway's accounting programmes are industry-recognised and supported by strong ties with the Big 4 firms — Deloitte, Ernst & Young (EY), KPMG and PwC. Programmes include: > Foundation in Arts (Accounting pathway); > Diploma in Accounting; > BSc (Hons) Accounting and Finance; > Victoria University Bachelor of Business (Accounting); > ACCA-Foundation in Accountancy (ACCA-FIA) > Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA); > Certificate in Finance, Accounting, and Business (CFAB); and > Institute of Chartered Accountants In England and Wales (ICAEW) pathway. Hospitality, Culinary and Events Sunway University offers exciting and forward-looking programmes in hospitality, culinary arts and events management. Students can choose from majors such as Culinary Arts, Hospitality Management and Conventions & Events Management. The school incorporates innovative elective streams including topics on Luxury & Prestige, Adventure & Entertainment, Immersive Event Design, Artisanal Patisserie, as well as AI and Digital Solutions, expanding career opportunities in a fast-evolving industry. Arts, Music, Media and Film The Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences at Sunway University nurtures creativity through practice-based learning, portfolio development, and industry collaboration. Students develop cultural and historical awareness with local and international exposure while leveraging on modern technology. Majors include Advertising & Branding, Communication, Design Communication, Music Production and Performance, Interior Architecture, Digital Film Production and Theatre Production. These programmes combine hands-on learning with entrepreneurial skills to prepare students for success in creative industries. Sunway University students embracing academic excellence with confidence and determination at the campus library. Why choose Sunway? Academic excellence Sunway College's award-winning and globally recognised pre-university programmes, including A-Level, AUSMAT, CIMP, MUFY and SFP, provide a solid foundation for students to further their studies at world-renowned universities such as Harvard, MIT, Oxford, Cambridge, NTU, NUS, Tsinghua, and many more. Sunway University is a prestigious institution known for its commitment to academic excellence. It is ranked as the No. 1 non-government-linked private university in Malaysia by Times Higher Education and is also recognised as Asean's No. 1 private university. With a strong emphasis on career readiness, Sunway University has been ranked No. 1 in Graduate Employability for four consecutive years, ensuring you graduate not only with knowledge but with a future. Scholarships Backed by the Jeffrey Cheah Foundation, Sunway is deeply committed to making quality education accessible through a wide range of scholarships that support deserving students from all walks of life. Sustainable and purpose-driven learning Sunway is dedicated to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDGs), incorporating environmental and social impact into its learning ecosystem. Part of a larger ecosystem Sunway College and Sunway University are part of the Sunway Education Group, under the Jeffrey Cheah Foundation — Malaysia's largest education-focused social enterprise, ensuring financial sustainability and long-term educational impact. Attend the Sunway Education Open Day on June 14 to learn more about your study options. Register now at
Rakyat Post
05-05-2025
- Business
- Rakyat Post
Jeffrey Cheah Conferred Order Of The Rising Sun By Emperor Of Japan
Subscribe to our FREE Sunway Group founder and chairman Tan Sri Dr Jeffrey Cheah has been conferred the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Neck Ribbon, by His Majesty the Emperor of Japan. The government of Japan announced the award of this prestigious honour during the 2025 Spring Imperial Conferment in recognition of Cheah's services in promoting academic exchanges and strengthening economic relations between the peoples of Malaysia and Japan. READ MORE: I am deeply honoured and humbled by the conferment of this prestigious award by His Majesty the Emperor of Japan, recognising not only my personal efforts and accomplishments but also those of my Sunway and Jeffrey Cheah Foundation teams. Tan Sri Dr Jeffrey Cheah Cheah also paid tribute to Japan's resilience, innovation and discipline in the post–World War II era, where it emerged as a global leader across multiple business industries. It is these very qualities that have inspired me and continue to guide the work we do at Sunway and the Jeffrey Cheah Foundation. Tan Sri Dr Jeffrey Cheah Since its inception in 2010, the Jeffrey Cheah Foundation, building upon the legacy of the Sunway Education Trust Fund established in 1997, has awarded more than RM892 million in scholarships and grants as of 2024, advancing its mission to make quality education accessible and affordable to as many deserving students as possible. Sunway's collaboration with Japanese partners includes its joint venture through Hitachi Sunway Information Systems, delivering advanced IT solutions across ASEAN, while working together on energy management and cybersecurity initiatives. In addition, Sunway works with the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) in offering its vibrant and integrated Sunway City Kuala Lumpur township as a testbed for Japanese entrepreneurs and start-ups to tap into the Southeast Asian market. On the education front, Sunway University has established active collaborative partnerships with more than 20 Japanese universities, with eight more in the pipeline, focusing on research collaboration, technological innovation and student exchange programmes. These student exchange programmes build upon and further strengthen the people-to-people connection which has been fortified through years of academic exchange, where tens of thousands of Malaysians have studied, trained, and worked in Japan and vice-versa. In 2024, Cheah became the first Malaysian to be conferred the Knight Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire by His Majesty King Charles III of the United Kingdom, which carries the title 'Sir,' for his extraordinary achievements and services to education, healthcare and philanthropy, which include forging high-level links with a number of UK institutions, including University of Cambridge, University of Oxford, University of Lancaster, the Royal College of Physicians, the Chevening Scheme, ACCA as well as ICAEW. READ MORE: In 2008, Cheah was appointed by Australia's Prime Minister an Officer of the Order of Australia – one of the country's most prestigious and highest recognitions conferred to a non-citizen, in recognition of his contribution in building bilateral relations between Malaysia and Australia through education. Share your thoughts with us via TRP's . Get more stories like this to your inbox by signing up for our newsletter.
The Star
01-05-2025
- Business
- The Star
Sunway founder on learning from the best
PETALING JAYA: Sunway Group founder and chairman Tan Sri Sir Dr. Jeffrey Cheah KBE AO says receiving Japan's Order of the Rising Sun award is not just a personal honour but a recognition of the dedication as well as commitment of the Sunway Group and Jeffrey Cheah Foundation teams. 'This honour is far greater than a personal accolade; it is a tribute to the invaluable contributions of the many partners and stakeholders affiliated with Sunway Group and the Jeffrey Cheah Foundation. 'Their steadfast dedication to fostering deeper bilateral ties, mutual understanding, and enduring friendship between the people of Malaysia and Japan is what makes this recognition truly meaningful,' Cheah told StarBiz. The 80-year-old entrepreneur is one of the few Malaysians to be awarded the prestigious decoration of honour by the Japanese government. In a Facebook post on Tuesday, the Japan embassy in Malaysia said Cheah was specifically awarded the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Neck Ribbon in recognition of his contributions towards promoting academic exchange and improving economic relations between Japan and Malaysia. 'I am deeply honoured and humbled by the conferment of this prestigious award by His Majesty the Emperor of Japan. 'I would like to extend my heartfelt gratitude to the government of Japan for endorsing my nomination and to His Excellency Noriyuki Shikata, ambassador of Japan to Malaysia, who personally conveyed this news during his courtesy visit to Sunway City Kuala Lumpur yesterday (Tuesday),' Cheah said. He added that Japan has long served as a beacon of resilience, innovation, and discipline – principles that have profoundly shaped both his personal outlook and professional endeavours. 'From rebuilding in the aftermath of World War II to emerging as a global leader across multiple industries, Japan stands as a testament to the transformative power of perseverance and visionary leadership. 'It is these very qualities that have inspired me and continue to guide the work we do at Sunway and the Jeffrey Cheah Foundation,' he said. Cheah added the relationship between Malaysia and Japan is marked by deep mutual respect, cultural appreciation, and long-standing economic ties, as evidenced by Japan's position among Malaysia's top five trading partners. 'I have always believed that to be the best, we must work with the best and learn from the best. Malaysia and Sunway have certainly benefited and learned from the very best that Japan has to offer,' he says. This is the reason why Sunway University has established partnerships with more than 20 Japanese universities. He added that eight more partnerships would be established over the next few months, focusing on research collaboration, student exchange, and technological innovation. 'Sunway University's emergence as a top private university in Asean is enabled through its strategic transboundary partnerships including those with Japanese institutions – supporting its mission as an education-focused, research-intensive and impact-driven university,' he said. For instance, Sunway iLabs and the Japan External Trade Organisation Kuala Lumpur have been working together for more than five years to facilitate the entry of Japanese startups into the South-East Asian market, using Malaysia as a launchpad. 'This partnership has led to the acceleration of a number of startups, and the launch of pilot projects, and significant funding investments for technology localisation and commercialisation across South-East Asia. 'The most recent initiative, the Green Transformation Accelerator Programme, focuses on driving sustainability through innovation in areas such as food security, renewable energy, circular economy and resilient cities,' Cheah said. Further, in collaboration with Japanese companies Aerosense Inc and Funlead Corp, Sunway University is also involved in a research project aimed at mangrove forest conservation and sustainable management. 'This project employs drone technology and artificial intelligence for data acquisition and image analysis to monitor and conserve mangrove ecosystems along the Sarawak River. 'The initiative exemplifies the application of human-machine collaboration for environmental sustainability,' Cheah pointed out.
