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VOICES OF DISCOVERY

Places that Fuel Life

Sunway Property’s Precision Medicine: Creating Better Capturing Life’s USD10m Boost Highlights in 2016 A Revolution Leaders Best Moments: For Sustainable Close At Hand Through CAL Sunway IPC Development CONTENTS ISSUE 56 | MAY - AUG 2016 FROM THE SENIOR MANAGEMENT’S DESK

3 FROM THE SENIOR VOICES IN DEVELOPMENT Enriching Lives 25 A look at Sunway’s initiatives MANAGEMENT’S Ready for Launch: towards making happier, more DESK A Brilliant 2016 Awaits fulfilling lives. 18 Highlights of Sunway Property’s promising launches Paving The Way Forward across the country. 26 Sunway Paving Solutions BUILDING HAPPENINGS moves ahead through close teamwork and a firm belief in Splashing Times With innovation. Your Favourite Characters! A LEGACY FOR 4 Discover what’s waiting for you at Asia’s first Nickelodeon 26 themed land. FUTURE GENERATIONS Cultivating The Next Generation of Leaders 6 The Center for Asia A Prince Among Men For over four decades, Sunway Group has proven its resilience even in the Leadership establishes a 14 How one man rose from toughest of times by maintaining a steady growth as one of Malaysia’s leading regional office in Sunway. adversity to win a scholarship property-construction conglomerates. At Sunway, we have structured our with Monash University, core businesses to be property and construction complemented by other From Abandoned Mines Malaysia. synergistic components including Trading & Manufacturing, Quarrying, to World-Class Designs Building Materials, Healthcare, Education and five other sectors. 8 Sunway wins Asia’s Property Company of The Year 2015. SPECIAL FEATURE A Better, Smarter Way of SARENA CHEAH Tan Sri Dr. Jeffrey Cheah Treating Cancer Managing Director, Property Development Division Shines Bright at 20 How SunMed’s new Image- Sunway Berhad Luminary Awards Guided Adaptive Radiotherapy system can save more lives. 10 Sunway Group founder and 11 chairman honoured with lifetime award by Channel NewsAsia. Groundbreaking Moves iven our strong financial stability, first phase with the opening of the new Cancer following its strong track record in major 22 Sunway Group invests RM875 this has also allowed us to pursue & Radiosurgery Centre and Nuclear Medicine infrastructure projects including LRT, MRT and million into hospitality division. Precision Medicine: acquisition of land banks in good Centre in August 2016, while the second phase BRT. More recently, Sunway Construction was locations and at a reasonable price in second quarter of 2017 will home a 10-level awarded a RM1.21 billion contract from Mass Preparing for a revolution Gin preparation for future developments. As tower housing wards and consultation suites. Rapid Transit Corp Sdn Bhd to build a viaduct 12 The first International we pride ourselves as a Master Community This will set Sunway Medical Centre as one guideway and other associated works for the symposium on Precision Developer, we will continue to develop of the foremost private medical centres in MRT Sungai Buloh-Serdang-Putrajaya Line. Medicine offered eye-opening FEATURES communities which are sustainable as we the region with a total of about 600 beds, 170 These mega projects will create a multiplier insights into the future of Thought Leadership simultaneously grow the Sunway brand to consultation suites and 1,470 parking bays. effect for other industries including opening up medical care. 24 How the Asian Strategy & newer heights. job opportunities, and in the long run, provide a Capturing Life’s Best Moments Leadership Institute has helped As one of the largest shopping mall owner-and- base for the nation to flourish as part of Asia’s 16 Impressive photographs from shape Asia’s role in global To solidify our township offerings, Sunway operators in Malaysia, we aim to double our growth story. the 2016 Sunway International leadership. Property recently announced the launching of portfolio of shopping malls from five malls to Photography Competition. RM1.6 billion worth of properties this year, with 10 malls by 2020. This will increase our space As the largest co-investor in all our a target of RM1.4 billion in property sales across inventory from the current 4.5 million square developments, we take great pride in our Build- the region. The target is announced on the back feet of net lettable area, to 10 million square Own-Operate business model, that operates of last year’s RM1.2 billion in sales achieved for feet. Over the next few years, we will also a fully integrated real estate value chain the property division of Sunway Berhad. Our see the expansion of Sunway Pyramid, that is enabling us to ensure constant maintenance, ADVISORS REGISTERED ADDRESS BERITA SUNWAY IS A Do you like the new Berita Sunway? What are current land bank stands at 3,304 acres, with a Sunway Pyramid Phase 4; and malls in Sunway improvement and value creation, towards YBhg Tan Sri Datuk Seri Razman Sunway Management Sdn Bhd TRI-ANNUAL PUBLICATION. some of your favorite stories? Any areas we total GDV of RM47.7 billion and a development Iskandar in Johor; Paya Terubong, Penang; and an the continued growth of our communities. I The views and opinions expressed or implied can do to further improve ourselves? M. Hashim Level 16, Menara Sunway period up to 15 years. outlet mall within Lost World of Tambun in Ipoh, believe that with our repertoire of capabilities Jane Poh Jalan Lagoon Timur in Berita Sunway are those of the authors Send us your feeback at Sharzede Hj. Salleh Askor Bandar Sunway and do not necessarily reflect those of [email protected]. Perak. and skills, we are well positioned to take on 47500 Selangor Darul Ehsan Berita Sunway, its directors or editorial staff. To better cater to the international market challenges and opportunities in the marketplace EDITORIAL BOARD Malaysia Unsolicited transparencies and articles are We look forward to hearing given the growing medical tourism industry, Our construction arm, Sunway Construction and achieve our vision of becoming the leading Tel: +603 5639 8889 sent at owner’s risk and the Publisher accepts from you! Editor-In-Chief we are embarking on the expansion of Sunway Group Berhad which was listed on Bursa regional property-construction conglomerate in Yap Shi Han URL: www.sunway.com.my no liability for loss or damage . [email protected] Designed by Medical Centre. Tower C is set to complete its Malaysia last year has been growing steadily Malaysia and the region. PRINTER ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. ©Copyright 2016 ADASIA Sub-Editor Ocean Transfer (M) Sdn Bhd by Sunway Group Brand Marketing May Ng 19-05, The Pinnacle, Block B, 19th Floor, & Communications. Printed on environmentally-friendly paper [email protected] Jalan Lagoon Timur, Bandar Sunway Should you wish to be on our mailing list, 47500 Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia kindly contact us at: Tel: +603 5612 5001 / +603 5613 7966 PUBLISHER Sunway Group Brand Marketing Information is correct at the time of printing Sunway Group Brand & Communications Marketing & Communications Level 18 Menara Sunway Jalan Lagoon Timur Bandar Sunway May-Aug 2016 Berita Sunway 3 47500 Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia Tel: +603 5639 8631/8059 HAPPENINGS SPLASHING TIMES WITH SUNWAY CONSTRUCTION YOUR FAVOURITE NAMED BEST CHARACTERS! SOUTHEAST ASIAN IPO Discover Asia’s first Nickelodeon-themed land Alpha Southeast Asia picks SunCon’s IPO set amidst lush tropical rainforest in Sunway Lagoon as region’s best corporate-centric investment

Heads up, Nickelodeon fans – in reactive technology, daily SpongeBob SquarePants, Dora signature slime event, a variety Mr Chung Soo Kiong, managing director of Sunway Construction Group Berhad receiving the the Explorer and the Teenage of waterslide rides, retail shops, award from Mr Siddiq Bazarwala, Publisher of Alpha Southeast Asia. Mutant Ninja Turtles are now food stalls, games and a lot more! part of Sunway Lagoon’s main commitment to Valued at RM398.7 million, sector in Malaysia faces a and HSBC as the joint bookrunner. attractions! delivering value and SunCon’s IPO listing on Bursa challenging period. Nickelodeon Lost Lagoon is excellence helped Malaysia was one of the largest in Organised by institutional a major addition to the five Built with an investment of more Sunway Construction Malaysia in 2015, and the largest The successful IPO was made investment magazine Alpha existing parks at Sunway Lagoon than RM100 million, the 10-acre (SunCon) garner another pure-play construction company on possible with the enlistment of Southeast Asia, the awards aim including the Water Park, Nickelodeon Lost Lagoon is a Aprestigious award – this time for the local bourse. RHB Investment Bank, which to recognise the best corporate- Amusement Park, Extreme Park, joint venture between Sunway being the “Best IPO for Retail acted as the sole principal adviser, centric investment and commercial Wildlife Park and Scream Park – Group and Viacom International Investors of the Year in Southeast The award comes as a timely joint global coordinator, joint banking solutions in the region, making it Malaysia’s go-to place Media Networks (VIMN). The Asia” at the 9th Annual Alpha validation for SunCon’s promise bookrunner and joint underwriter; with over 200 deals and solutions for thrills and fun. new park boasts 14 immersive Southeast Asia Deal & Solution to provide investors with valuable Maybank Investment Bank as considered for last year’s awards. attractions featuring the latest Awards 2015. returns through sustainable the joint global coordinator, joint growth, even as the construction bookrunner and joint underwriter; Nickelodeon Lost Lagoon was officiated by Selangor Chief Minister, YAB Datuk Seri Mohamed Azmin Bin Ali, and witnessed by Sunway Group Founder and Chairman Tan Sri Dr. Jeffrey Cheah, AO; Sunway Group Deputy Chairman Tan Sri Datuk Seri Razman M. Hashim, and Mark Whitehead, Executive Vice President and Managing Director, VIMN Asia. “I thank Open University NEVER Malaysia for developing effective WHAT’S NEW, NICK? programmes that are tailor-made for working adults looking to A glimpse of Nickelodeon Lost Lagoon’s major attractions. TOO LATE upgrade their qualifications, achieve a higher degree of TO LEARN professionalism and improve their future prospects,” said Mau. Sunway Construction employees prove that “Learning is for life; there are the sky’s the limit when always opportunities to improve it comes to learning our knowledge and capabilities. new skills You’re never too old to learn new things” he added.

The IPD OUM – MBAM Programme SPONGEBOB SPLASH ADVENTURE MOOLALAH ADVENTURE RIVER MONSOON 360 is jointly developed by The Master or four Sunway Construction Executive Bachelor in Construction In addition to obtaining his Builders Association Malaysia For ticketing: employees, seniority, Management after successfully Bachelor’s Degree, 55-year-old (MBAM) and the Institute of Sunway Lagoon full-time job and family going through the IPD OUM – Mau Che Pean – who is General Professional Development is open daily from commitments were no MBAM Programme. The part-time Manager at the Survey Department of Open University Malaysia Fimpediments to continuous self- students sacrificed their weekends in SunCon – was awarded with (IPD-OUM) with the aim of 10am to 6pm. Admission is priced improvement as they receive and spent many late nights to The President Award of the year providing education, training at RM150 for those their bachelor degrees at a recent learn about efficient and effective for outstanding performance in and professional development aged 12 years and graduation ceremony. planning, coordination and the programme, which included through various courses for the above, and RM120 management of projects – skills submission and presentation of an construction industry. for those below Chen Chee Keong, Loh Pui Ngan, that will undoubtedly be invaluable in-depth and well-researched paper the age of 12 years. Liong Chong Yee and Mau Che in their daily roles. project. JUNGLE FURY KUBARANGO WONDER-STEPS Pean were each awarded Degree of

For more information, visit www.sunwaylagoon.com Front row (from left): Ms Loh Pui Ngan, Mr Mau Che Pan, Back row (from left): MBAM Manager Ms Zharraine Chang, MBAM Vice President cum Education Committee Chairman MBAM Education Deputy Chairman & Programme Consultant 4 Berita Sunway May-Aug 2016 Tan Sri Dato’ Sri Sufri, Mr Liong Chong Yee. Mr Andrew Ong and Mr Chen Chee Keong. May-Aug 2016 Berita Sunway 5 HAPPENINGS

INSPIRING THE LEADER IN YOU: CULTIVATING CAL’S THOUGHT-PROVOKING BOOKS ON SUCCESSFUL LEADERSHIP

In a related development, CAL Most importantly, we all want to DEEPER, RICHER INSIGHTS THE NEXT launched three new publications serve our country and our people, – Entrepreneurship and Economic to give them a better quality Published by CALI Press, the insights on what it means to be a Development in Asia; Finding of living. publication arm of CAL, each leader in today’s diverse, rich, and the Leaders in Us: New Goals for book comprises essays written challenging Asian socio-economic Success and Redefining Success: Mr. Samuel Kim, President of the GENERATION by CAL-related programme and political context. Learning to Lead for Change at Center, congratulated the book participants, who pocketed deeper OF Sunway University. contributors for the role played to LEADERS motivate others. “The publication The books, launched by Tan Sri is not the end, but the beginning of Dr. Jeffrey Cheah, AO, Founding many great things to come. Center for Asia Trustee of the Jeffrey Cheah I hope you will continue to share FINDING THE REDEFINING Foundation, also marked CAL’s your stories to inspire others to Leadership official opening of its Asian develop the necessary skills to IN US

regional office in Kuala Lumpur, be good citizens, and to join in establishes regional Malaysia. the endeavour to bring a brighter New Goals for the Future Learning to Lead for Change

future ahead,” he said. 16 Executive Leadership School Visionaries

13 Asia Leadership Youth Camp Delegates Share Their Key Insights and Takeaways from the office in Sunway Share Key Leadership Lessons From Harvard and Harvard-Style Leadership Training Talented human capital is the Stanford Scholars lifeblood to any growing economy. edited by edited by Samuel H. Kim Samuel H. Kim reat leaders are “ not born, but made. We want to groom capable future leaders, Successful leaders, and we want them to be globally competitive. regardless of the Entrepreneurship Finding the Leaders Redefining Success: and Economic in Us: New Goals Learning to Lead for industry they are in, TAN SRI DR JEFFREY CHEAH, AO Development in Asia for New Success is Change is a compilation Gpossess similar qualities – Founder and Chairman, Sunway Group a willingness to lead and provide comprises seven a compilation of 13 of essays from 16 clear directions; the generosity “ essays by graduate essays written by delegates of the 2015 to nurture and grow employees; scholars from Harvard, participants of the Executive Leadership empathy to make the right call Stanford, MIT and 2015 Asia Leadership School programme, that is in the best interest of Tufts University who Youth Camp held with each essay a all stakeholders. These skills participated in the in Kuala Lumpur, personal reflection are best learnt through real-life 2015 Asia Leadership Malaysia; the 2015 on leadership, experiences. The graduate scholars, or Trekkers Treks, with each essay Trilateral Leadership communication, and as they are fondly known as, unravelling their Summit organised confidence-building. It was this mission of giving took a 27-day journey across five understanding of in Sendai, Japan; and emerging leaders the necessary Asian countries, including China, contemporary Asia as the Values into Action experiential learning that the Singapore, Malaysia, Cambodia they journeyed across programme organised Asia Leadership Trek (ALT) was and Bangladesh. Sunway Education different cities. in Guangzhou, China. born. Organised by the Center Group had the privilege of hosting Each thoughtful essay for Asia Leadership (CAL), ALT the group for the third year is a reflection of what takes the world’s top students running. This is the result of a LEARNING THROUGH the youths of Asia are on a socioeconomic, political and strengthened partnership between capable of as they cultural study tour across Asia to Harvard University and the Jeffrey EXPERIENCE: become future leaders. help them gain firsthand insights Cheah Foundation (JCF). The latter ASIA LEADERSHIP into the diverse continent. owns and governs the 12 Sunway educational institutions known CONFERENCE In January 2016, CAL organised its as Sunway Education Group. The eighth trek themed ‘Thriving Asia: partnership between Harvard and Coinciding with the Trekkers’ Among them were Tan Sri Rafidah CULTIVATING and publication initiatives best practices between Asia in the areas of leadership, and the West, as graduate When is Asia Set to Become the JCF, first formed in 2013, has since presence in Malaysia was the Asia Aziz, Chairman of Supermax LEADERSHIP World’s Powerhouse?’ involving led to the set-up of two Jeffrey Leadership Conference, which Corporation, Yang Amat Mulia entrepreneurship and education. students and professors from 30 graduate students from the Cheah Professorships at Harvard, was held at Sunway University and Tunku Ali Redhauddin ibni Tunku About the Center world-renowned institutions Harvard Kennedy School, Harvard the Jeffrey Cheah Professorial brought together 800 participants Muhriz, Founding Trustee of Teach for Asia Leadership In October 2015, CAL’s regional including Harvard and Stanford Business School, Harvard Graduate Fellowship and the Jeffrey Cheah between the ages of 16 and 23 for Malaysia, and Tan Sri Ramon base was set up in Sunway University, participate as part School of Education, MIT Sloan Travel Grants, and the Jeffrey from across Malaysia to learn from Navaratnam, Corporate Advisor of The Center for Asia Leadership Resort City, Malaysia, in of the teaching faculty in many School of Management and the Cheah Institute on Southeast Asia inspiring local leaders. Sunway Group. was established in Boston in collaboration with the Jeffrey of CAL’s multifaceted talent- Tufts Fletcher School of Law and (JCI) in association with Sunway 2014 by co-founders Samuel Cheah Foundation, Malaysia’s development programmes. Diplomacy. University. Kim and John Lim with a mission largest social enterprise. The to address public needs and collaboration promises vast For more information on problems in Asia through opportunities for transfer of CAL, visit asialeadership.org research, development, training cutting-edge knowledge and

6 Berita Sunway May-Aug 2016 May-Aug 2016 Berita Sunway 7 HAPPENINGS

FROM ABANDONED MINES TO WORLD-CLASS DESIGNS MRMA WELCOMES

Sunway’s Build-Own-Operate model NEW CHAIR approach wins Asia’s Property Company of Sunway’s Dato’ Jeffrey Ng named the Year 2015 title from World Finance. Chairman of the Malaysian REIT Managers Association (MRMA). eading UK-based financial delivering best quality and excellence as magazine World Finance has a master community developer. Lawarded Sunway Property with the Property Company of the Year Sunway adopts a unique Build-Own- 2015- Asia award in recognition of its Operate model in its integrated outstanding standards in design, quality, developments and townships of Sunway innovation and sustainable practices. Resort City, Sunway City Ipoh and Sunway Iskandar spanning some 5,000 The award is part of the publication’s acres across Malaysia. These townships he Malaysian REIT Managers Association Dato’ Ng added: “As a collective voice of the investments into high quality real estate in annual World Finance Real Estate are envisioned as sustainable value- (MRMA) announced a new executive association, we strive to continue to leverage Malaysia. Among the MRMA’s goals is to enhance Awards, which celebrates companies generating hubs where its communities Tcouncil lineup at its AGM with Dato’ Jeffrey MRMA’s platform to proactively engage the competitiveness of Malaysian REITs within that maintain a strong presence within can live, learn, work and play in a healthy, Ng, CEO of Sunway REIT Management Sdn Bhd, with various government ministries, Bursa the region and internationally in attracting the industry. This award underscores safe and well-connected environment. taking over the reins from founding Chairman Malaysia and Securities Commission Malaysia capital to boost the growth of the Malaysian Sunway Property’s commitment to Dato’ Stewart LaBrooy. in regulatory matters as well as other areas capital market. affecting the M-REITs sector to further enhance Dato’ LaBrooy, in handing over the the competitiveness of M-REITs in the region.” There are 17 REITs in Malaysia with a total market Chairmanship, said that he is confident capitalisation of RM37 billion as at 31 December that Dato’ Ng, will continue to pursue the 2015 that are currently listed under the SC Association’s objectives as he brings his WHO ARE THE MRMA? Guidelines of the Real Estate Investment Trusts valuable experiences as former Chairman of MRMA was officially established on the 21 May introduced in January 2005. Real Estate & Housing Developers’ Association 2010 to represent the Malaysian REIT sector Malaysia (REDHA). and to establish an environment for more

Sunway Berhad took home three awards STAR-STRUCK at the StarProperty.my Awards 2016

unway walked home more sustainable homes and five core elements – Security, Sunway also bagged The Star with three awards at the liveable environments for the Amenities, Connectivity, Media Group’s ‘The All-Star Award SStarProperty.my Awards communities across different Ambience and Community – in Top Ranked Developer of the Year’, 2016 for two of its prominent regions,” said Tan Wee Bee, Deputy a seamless fashion. Meanwhile, which was awarded to Sunway developments – Sunway Resort Managing Director, Property Sunway GEO was awarded ‘The Property for its strong corporate City and Sunway GEO – and a Development Division for Malaysia Just-Walk Development Award’ social responsibility efforts in special ‘The All-Star Award Top and Singapore, Sunway Berhad. for the exceptional way it plans engaging, supporting and serving Ranked Developers of the Year’. for a wide selection of amenities various communities within its The Five Elements Development within a walkable range, thus developments as well as ensuring “As a Master Community Developer, Award was awarded to Sunway reducing carbon footprint and quality customer service from pre we will continue our efforts to Resort City for excellence in improving safety standards for its to post-sales. deliver our promises in building planning and management of inhabitants. Sunway Berhad took home three big wins at the StarProperty.my Awards 2016, namely The Five Elements Development Award, The Just-Walk Development Award and The All-Star Award Top Ranked Developer of the Year.

8 Berita Sunway May-Aug 2016 May-Aug 2016 Berita Sunway 9 HAPPENINGS TAN SRI DR. JEFFREY CHEAH USD10 MILLION BOOST SHINES BRIGHT AT FOR SUSTAINABLE LUMINARY AWARDS DEVELOPMENT Sunway Group founder and chairman honoured A substantial gift by Jeffrey Cheah with lifetime award by Channel NewsAsia Foundation to establish the Jeffrey D. Sachs Center on Sustainable Development in Sunway University

n April, Sunway’s efforts in promoting “This generous gift by Jeffrey sustainable development achieved Cheah will create and curate the another milestone when the Jeffrey world’s best curriculum, academic, Cheah Foundation (JCF) contributed and executive programmes on IUSD10 million to the United Nations sustainable development. Importantly, Sustainable Development Solutions this partnership focuses on the Network (SDSN) Association, which development challenges in Southeast plays a key role in implementing Asia and the best way to address the United Nation’s Sustainable them is by engaging young minds and Development Goals (SDGs). directing their energies towards the complex challenges and opportunities The gift – the largest financial of the SDGs”, said Professor Jeffrey commitment as of 2016 focused on SDG Sachs, Director of the United Nations Tan Sri Dr. Jeffrey Cheah, Founding Trustee of Jeffrey Cheah Foundation and education since nearly 200 members Sustainable Development Solutions Chancellor of Sunway University with Professor Jeffrey Sachs, Director of the United Nations Sustainable Development Solutions Network and Director of of the UN adopted the 17 goals last Network and Special Advisor to The Earth Institute at Columbia University. September – will be used to set up the Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon of the Jeffrey D. Sachs Center on Sustainable United Nations. Development in Malaysia.

The launch of a Masters in A revision of the Global Masters Tan Sri Dr Jeffrey Cheah with Chloe Cho, presenter and executive producer for Channel NewsAsia at a dialogue session Sustainable Development Practice in Development Practice programme at Sunway University. curriculum to reflect the new The programme will be designed challenges and opportunities of n a room filled with the best and lives of many,” MediaCorp Singapore said million (now in excess of RM1 billion), more by the SDSN and the Sachs Center the SDG era (2016-2030), while brightest business minds in Asia, Tan Sri in a statement. than RM210 million worth of scholarships to be the flagship programme for keeping the curriculum current, Dr. Jeffrey Cheah was bestowed with have been given to thousands of students sustainable development studies and increase participation from the Lifetime Achievement Luminary Indeed, much of Sunway’s success today to-date. He hopes to award more than RM1 Sunway University hosting the Jeffrey in the region. universities (including Sunway) IAward by Singapore-based Channel can be attributed to the core values of billion in scholarships in his lifetime. D. Sachs Center on Sustainable around the world. NewsAsia. integrity, humility, and excellence – values Development, which will be a hub that have grounded and informed Tan Sri The Lifetime Achievement Luminary for research and policy practice; the The award was presented at the Cheah’s decisions to create a nurturing Award comes in addition to Tan Sri Cheah’s creation of training programmes for The collaboration Luminary Awards 2016 Gala Dinner held environment at home and in corporate life. recent bestowment of the Dayawati Modi students, practitioners and policy between the JCF and Support for core sustainable in Singapore, and represents the highest Award for Art, Culture and Education in leaders; and the development of development activities of the tribute by the news agency, which paid “I come from a very poor town, I’ve recognition of his philanthropic efforts linkages with universities in Malaysia SDSN will result in: SDSN Secretariat, including the particular attention to his achievements seen what poverty is like, and through and meritorious contribution to education. and around the world. development of new SDSN tools. and contributions to education and education, that’s the best thing you can sustainable development. give to anyone, to the young people,” he He has also been named twice Forbes said upon receiving the most prestigious Asia Heroes of Philanthropy in 2009 and “This year, the highest tribute of Lifetime award of the gala night. 2015 for his great magnanimity; and the Achievement Luminary Award is bestowed Sin Chew Lifetime Achievement award in The development of a full Program on Sustainable The publication of up to ten textbooks by on Tan Sri Cheah for his distinguished Through the non-profit Jeffrey Cheah 2015 for serving as an inspiration to many Development through its flagship online education SDSN and Sunway University that are focused success in business and his lifelong Foundation – which owns and governs the budding entrepreneurs in the country. initiative: SDSNedu. Under this partnership, up to ten on SDGs, creating a global library of academic dedication to sustainable development 12 educational institutions of the Sunway additional Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) and reference books and case studies aligned and education, impacting and inspiring the Education Group worth more than RM720 will be developed by global leaders in sustainable with a comprehensive SDG curriculum. development and made available to the public and universities to integrate into their sustainable development programmes.

10 Berita Sunway May-Aug 2016 May-Aug 2016 Berita Sunway 11 HAPPENINGS

Why is PM What is PM? trending now? Precision medicine is an emerging PM is rapidly improving now because of the PRECISION MEDICINE: wide availability of health data-gathering tools, approach for disease treatment and prevention that takes into account advancements in Electronic Health Record individual variability in genes, (EHR) systems, and computational power to PREPARING FOR A REVOLUTION environment, and lifestyle for each person. algorithmically process health data. Through PM, clinicians are provided with The first International Symposium on Precision Medicine held in tools to better understand the complex IBM’s supercomputer Watson, for example, mechanisms underlying a patient’s health, is used by cancer clinics in the US and Canada Malaysia gave eye-opening insights into the future of medical care. disease or condition, and to to process troves of data from clinical trials better predict which treatments and approved drugs to pinpoint the best will be most effective. medication for treating specific mutations that causes cancer growth. WHAT YOU itherto, most medical Medicine – the tailoring of medical John Todd FRS, Jeffrey Cheah provided funding to support the NEED TO KNOW treatments have been treatment to individual genetic, Professorial Fellow and Professor Symposium and to allow as many designed around a “one- environmental and lifestyle of Medical Genetics in the people as possible to attend the ABOUT PRECISION size-fits-all” model that characteristics – is being heralded University of Cambridge, was Symposium. MEDICINE (PM) Haims to provide treatment for large as a key driver in the future of invited to advise on how the numbers of patients. While that medicine. Much of it is enabled by Jeffrey Cheah Foundation might The two-day symposium featured Here are some of the The Challenges approach has saved countless lives, 21st century advancements in data- initiate discussions in Malaysia on distinguished experts in the areas The development of key points of what PM has many ethical, social, and legal it would be impossible to expect gathering tools, genetic profiling, potential breakthroughs in medical of precision and personalised PM is being accelerated was learned during issues to overcome before it becomes that a particular treatment would and computing algorithms that diagnosis and treatment. medicine from University of across the world. the symposium. standard medical practice. For instance, always work in the same way on determine the best treatment for Cambridge, University of Oxford, should the algorithm that determines each individual, given the variation individual patients. Professor Todd was the chair of the Harvard University, and other In January last year, President Barack Obama a cancer drug treatment be open to in the human genome and the wide international organising while Vice- institutions who presented how unveiled the Precision Medicine Initiative in public scrutiny, or be treated as private differences in lifestyle. Ideally, With the interest in Sunway Chancellor of Sunway University Precision Medicine has impacted the US, and backed it with US$215 million, while intellectual property? Careful and medical diagnosis and treatment Medical Centre being at the Professor Graeme Wilkinson emerging healthcare issues – the UK Government has provided £50 million complex genetic analyses also require should be targeted to individuals, forefront in medical diagnosis chaired the local organising particularly in diabetes, cancer and to fund the University of Cambridge-based time – sometimes months or even years or small groups of patients, to and treatment, together with committee. The Symposium was other age-related illnesses – as Catapult Programme in Precision Medicine. – which cancer patients cannot afford, And in China, academic institutions have been increase efficacy and minimise the medical and biological hosted by Sunway University, well as the challenges they face in What PM means for thus requiring affordable, efficient, setting up precision-medicine centres side-effects. research that is being carried Sunway Medical Centre and the championing the radical approach. and accurate molecular tests. in the anticipation of a US$9.2 billion the future of medicine out in the Jeffrey Cheah School Jeffrey Cheah School of Medicine budget allocation by the Chinese There is little doubt that PM will play Given the present limitations, of Medicine and Health Sciences and Health Sciences. The Jeffrey government over the a key role in shaping the future of it is little wonder that Precision and Sunway University, Professor Cheah Foundation generously next 15 years. medicine, leading to improved approaches to preventing, diagnosing, and treating a wide range of diseases.

The wider availability and access for doctors to use patients’ genetic and other molecular information will also lead to exponential improvements in the research and treatment of highly variable diseases such as cancer.

SYMPOSIUM SPEAKERS AND THEIR TOPICS

Prof Patrick Maxwell Prof John Todd Prof Khaw Kay-Tee, CBE Prof William James Prof Gillies McKenna Dr Mark Boguski Prof David Goldstein Prof Nicholas Schork Prof Dennis Lo Yuk-Ming FRS Prof Mark McCarthy Regius Professor of Physic Jeffrey Cheah Professorial Jeffrey Cheah Professorial Jeffrey Cheah Professorial Fellow, Head of the Department of Chief Medical Officer, Precision Professor of Genetics and Professor and Director, Director of the Li Ka Shing Robert Turner Professor of and Head of the School of Fellow, Gonville & Caius Fellow, Gonville & Caius Brasenose College and Professor Oncology; Director, Oxford Medicine Network; Faculty Genomic Medicine, Columbia Human Biology, J. Craig Venter Institute of Health Sciences and Diabetes Medicine; Clinical Medicine, University College and Professor Medical College; Professor of of Virology, University of Oxford Institute for Radiation Member, Harvard Medical School University, New York Institute (JCVI) Professor of Chemical Pathology, University of Oxford of Cambridge Genetics, University of Clinical Gerontology, Oncology, University of Oxford Chinese University of Hong Kong Cambridge University of Cambridge Topic: The Stem Cell Editing Topic: Precision Diagnosis for Topic: Toward Precision Topic: Enabling, Implementing & Topic: From p-values to Proteins: Topic: Renal Disease in the Revolution: From Population Topic: Personalised Healthcare Precision Medicine: Case Studies Medicine in Neurological Vetting Personalized Medicine: Topic: Non-invasive Prenatal Biological Insights and Translational Precision Medicine Era Topic: Towards Precision Topic: Precision Medicine: Studies of Immunodeficiency and and Precision Treatment in Knowledge Visualization and Disease Issues and Strategies Testing: From Dream Opportunities from Genetics and Medicine in the Autoimmune A Population Perspective Neurodegeneration to Precision Decision Support to Reality Genomics of Type 2 Diabetes Disease Type 1 Diabetes Intervention, Using Induced Pluripotency and Crispr/Cas9 12 Berita Sunway May-Aug 2016 Methods May-Aug 2016 Berita Sunway 13 FEATURES

SUNWAY COMMUNITIES SUNWAY LANDSCAPES SUNWAY ARCHITECTURE SUNWAY CULTURE & FESTIVALS

FIRST PRIZE | Wong Wing Chung FIRST PRIZE | Boo Kean Siong The Banjaran Hotsprings Retreat Sunway University

FIRST PRIZE | Lin Kuw Ming Sunway Pyramid

GRAND PRIZE & FIRST PRIZE Chen Soon Ling Nickelodeon Lost Lagoon, Sunway Lagoon

SECOND PRIZE | Wong Wai Sun SECOND PRIZE | Syamil Rasli The Banjaran Hotsprings Retreat Sunway Pyramid

SECOND PRIZE | Yong Yoong Hiung Sunway Pyramid. CAPTURING Sunway Pyramid Ice

SECOND PRIZE | Sidney Saw Lee Teng Lost World of Tambun Hotsprings LIFE’S BEST MOMENTS

The competition called photographers across the country to capture unique and awesome THIRD PRIZE | Ng Wei Chean THIRD PRIZE | Chai Tak Sun Link Bridge between Menara Sunway snapshots of architecture, Sunway Pyramid and The Pinnacle Sunway communities, landscapes and culture & festivals in Sunway’s Main organiser Co- organiser In collaboration with three townships, with winners taking home over RM100,000 worth of prizes.

THIRD PRIZE | Shio Chee Peng THIRD PRIZE | Sidney Saw Lee Teng Lost World of Tambun Themepark Lost World of Tambun Find out what they won at https://www.sunway.com.my/photography

14 Berita Sunway May-Aug 2016 May-Aug 2016 Berita Sunway 15 VOICES

Mohamad Rahman bin Iman Hussein

may only be 21, but beneath that wiry “I never would have imagined A year later, he signed up for the usually share my story with others PRINCE frame lies a character built on strength being part of an English-speaking South Australian Matriculation apart from those I trust, but the and determination to succeed despite community as I grew up with (SAM) programme at Taylor’s scholarship was something I really

mostly Indian and Malay boys in College, which he graduated from wanted so I did not hesitate,” he AMONG MEN an impoverished background. My parents always my neighbourhood. I struggled in with an ATAR (Australian Tertiary says. the first few years but eventually, Admission Rank) score of 70.75.

“told me that I learnt by listening and watching Four days before the programme challenges are people’s body language as they After that, Prince had set his commenced, Prince received an spoke. Dignity [for Children sights on enrolling into Monash unexpected call from Monash EETING Mohamad Rahman for food. We didn’t have to go to the “ bin Iman Hussein, known market for fish because we would catch to be expected, Foundation] was truly my platform University Malaysia, but once University Malaysia – he had been A fondly as Prince, the our dinner and cook it,” he says proudly. of opportunities. It really moulded again, he doubted his chances of selected as the recipient of the recipient of the Jeffrey especially me as a person,” he says. being admitted into the Bachelor Jeffrey Cheah Foundation Equity Cheah Foundation- Monash As Rohingya refugees from Myanmar, since they were of Business and Commerce Scholarships for the February MEquity Scholarship, one could not Prince’s parents had to work hard to It was also at Dignity for Children programme – especially when he 2016 intake, in line with the Jeffrey possibly imagine the hardships he faced make ends meet for their five children, refugees. Foundation where Prince saw the tuition fees for the three- Cheah Foundation’s commitment growing up in impoverished conditions. and knew that education was the key to developed self-confidence and year course. to enriching lives of all deserving breaking their cycle of poverty. honed his public speaking skills, as through quality education, Exuding self-confidence and an outgoing he was given many opportunities to At that time, Prince was helping regardless of background. personality, the lanky 21-year-old Prince Despite having a stable job as a RISING ABOVE emcee events and perform in front his father to collect scrap metal counts himself blessed to be able to contractor, Prince’s father decided to of large audiences. and old car batteries to resell for “Never in my wildest dreams pursue his dream of furthering his move the family to Kuala Lumpur in DISCRIMINATION income. His father had injured his did I expect that I could end up studies at Monash University Malaysia. search of better education opportunities Even at a young age, Prince Upon completing his Sijil Pelajaran back so he could not take on his studying at Monash. For me, it Born in Penang in 1995, Prince spent for their children. The first year in KL was understood what it meant to be Malaysia (SPM) as a private usual odd jobs as an electrician, was like being given the chance to his early childhood living in a shipping a tough transition for the family, as jobs discriminated against– he was candidate, Prince took a gap year blacksmith, plumber and study in Harvard. This opportunity container at a construction site with his were hard to come by. constantly bullied at his religious to teach the underprivileged contractor, while his mother could proves that no matter what race or family because they could not afford to school for being dark skinned. children in his community. “I figured only earn so much from the small financial background you are from, stay elsewhere. “My father was jobless for a year and that if I could be transformed food stall outside their rented you can achieve your dreams if you we had to rely on friends for help. When “They would call me ‘keling’ and not through education, why can’t I house. really, really want it badly. You just “It was extremely hot during the day but my parents got a job at a nut factory in let me join in any of their games. touch their lives through teaching? need to seize the opportunity,” he very cold at nights. Behind the row of Segambut, they worked double shifts, But my parents always told me The children were just as lost as I Seeing his predicament, Prince’s says, adding that he is thankful to containers where we lived, there was a up to 17 hours a day just so they could that challenges are to be expected, was before I received education,” mentor Petrina advised him to his mentors for having faith in him. pond where my father and I would fish provide for us,” he says. especially since they were he says. In addition to teaching apply for scholarships online. refugees,” he says. needy children for free, he also Taking a chance, Prince applied When asked about his future plans taught Mathematics and Additional for the Jeffrey Cheah Foundation at Monash Malaysia, Prince says he His life took a turn for the better Mathematics to other students for Equity Scholarship. As Monash will likely pursue Marketing as his when he enrolled into Harvest pocket money. University Malaysia is jointly major, as he loves interacting with Centre (currently known as Dignity owned and governed by the Jeffrey people. “I also want to do some for Children Foundation) in 2006. Cheah Foundation, and Monash volunteering on campus but I think The non-profit organisation AN UNEXPECTED University, this was a natural that’s about it for now, as I better first port of call in his search for focus on my studies as I’m on

started providing tuition classes JOURNEY for underprivileged and refugee scholarships. scholarship,” he says with a smile. children in Sentul in 1999. Just three days before the

Under the tutelage of his teachers Orientation Day, he was called for – mostly American volunteers from an interview with the Scholarship

the US – Prince, who barely spoke You can achieve “ Board. “As one of the 15 candidates a word of English when he joined shortlisted for the scholarship, I Never in my wildest your dreams if you was so nervous before my turn. Dignity at 11 years of age, mastered dreams did I expect “ “ But when the four members of the and could speak the language really, really want “ fluently in two years. Board asked me to tell them about that I could end up it badly. my background, I felt relieved and just answered them. I don’t studying at Monash.

The Jeffrey Cheah Foundation Equity Scholarship is awarded to financially deserving students. The scholarship covers 100% tuition fees, together with a stipend of RM700 per month with accommodation at Sunway Monash Residence or a stipend of RM1,300 per month without accommodation.

16 Berita Sunway May-Aug 2016 May-Aug 2016 Berita Sunway 17 IN DEVELOPMENT LOOKING FORWARD NORTHERN REGION READY FOR LAUNCH: SUNWAY CITY IPOH TO 2016 • The Lost World Residences, comprising 262 units of serviced apartments worth RM100 million will be launched in 2016. • Additional 20 new villas will be built in The Banjaran A BRILLIANT Hotsprings Retreat, bringing the total number of luxury villas to We take a closer look 45 by 2017. at the key figures of Sunway’s SUNWAY CASSIA BATU MAUNG PHASE 3 developments this year. 2016 • In early April, Sunway Cassia’s Batu Maung Phase 3 in Penang was launched, adding 48 units of two-storey semi-detached AWAITS homes with a GDV of RM100 million. We highlight Sunway SOUTHERN REGION Property’s promising SUNWAY ISKANDAR PENANG • Previous developments last year included Emerald launches across the Residences at the Lakeview Precinct (comprising 222 units with a GDV of RM330 million). country this year • In 2016, RM400 million GDV worth of mixed developments will be launched, including Citrine Retail (comprising 51 retail units) within Lakeview Precinct. • Sakura Residences, the first 100 quality pre- Artist’s impression of Sunway Velocity fabricated landed homes developed by Daiwa House Industry Co Ltd will nestle within Parkview IPOH Precinct in 2016. CENTRAL REGION • Sunway International School (SIS) Sunway A LOOK BACK AT 2015 Iskandar is scheduled to open in time for the mbition and sustainable growth are the Despite growing uncertainties that arose in the SUNWAY GEO RESIDENCES 3 early-2017 completion date of the Coastal hallmarks of any successful company, Highway Southern Link. more so with Sunway Berhad, whose property market last year, Sunway showed a strong • Comprises 420 condominium units (GDV of commitment to growth, with buyers placing their property division will launch RM1.6 RM400 million) directly linked to Sunway Geo SELANGOR trust in Sunway’s Build-Own-Operate model. Over KUALA billion worth of properties in the region Retail, a bustling hub of 200 retail shops and 600 the last quarter of 2015, Sunway Property had LUMPUR this year, with a target of RM1.4 billion in property offices due to be completed in 2017. A launched: sales – RM200 million more than the sales achieved • Previous launches within the Sunway South last year. Quay-based development had averaged more SUNWAY VELOCITY •  retail units in Sunway Gandaria, Bangi (95% than 90% take-up rate. • A mixed development located 3.8km from the In addition to the property launches, RM2.3 34 sold at starting prices of RM1 million) city centre. billion investment properties are currently under OTHER DEVELOPMENTS • Ongoing developments include a 1 million sq. construction to solidify its positioning as a Master ft. shopping mall (to be completed in 2016); a • 64 units of shop-offices in Sunway Velocity, • In the past year, over RM900 million worth of JOHOR Community Developer. hospital comprising 240 beds and 66 outpatient Cheras (90% sold at starting prices of property investment properties were completed specialist clinics (to be completed in 2018; and a BAHRU RM1.9 million) in the area, including the Sunway University “We will move cautiously and steadily ahead, and hotel comprising rooms (to be completed in academic block, the 27-storey Pyramid Tower 350 continue to develop and invest in our communities 2017). • 60 units of 2-storey cluster homes and 28 West, and Nickelodeon Lost Lagoon. across the country,” said Sarena Cheah, Managing • A new block of office suites with a GDV of units of 2-storey super link homes in Serene Villas, • Sunway Medical Phase 3 – comprising 245 Director, Property Development Division, Malaysia and RM200 million is due to be launched in the Ipoh (60% sold at starting prices of RM925,000 beds, an oncology centre and 70 medical suites Singapore, Sunway Berhad. second half of the year. for 2-storey cluster homes and RM773,000 for – is also being developed at a cost of RM200 super link homes) “As a long term developer, we will continue to look out million. BROOK RESIDENCES, MONT KIARA for new strategic landbank, and new JV opportunities • A future residential project with a total GDV of • retail units in Emerald Boulevard, Medini, with partners who share our philosophy of developing 88 RM1.8 billion is planned for a 17-acre plot of • Comprises 288 condominium units with a GDV Iskandar (75% sold at starting prices of RM1.5 communities which are sustainable and liveable,” land in Kelana Jaya. of RM200 million. million) she added. • A 6.35-acre land in Kg Subang was acquired through a joint venture vehicle for a proposed SUNWAY GANDARIA RESIDENCES, BANGI development of 45 terrace industrial units and • Comprises 259 units housed in a 38-storey another 4.8 acres of freehold industrial land tower in Sunway Gandaria, with a GDV of in the Sungai Way Free Industrial Zone, Kelana RM200 million. Jaya. The developments fetch a combined GDV of • The mixed development project has been well- RM200 million. received, with a 95% take-up rate for the 34 retail units launched in January. 18 Berita Sunway May-Aug 2016 May-Aug 2016 Berita Sunway 19 IN DEVELOPMENT

WHAT IS ADAPTIVE not only capture the location of the Dose-based ART: This form of Inverse ART: A method often used RADIOTHERAPY (ART)? tumour, but also its movement and therapy requires information from in the treatment of rectal and the movement of organs over time. the delivered fractional doses. The bladder cancers, whereby a CBCT Better visualisation in turn allows A Better, Smarter Way of Treating Cancer: With this information, a decision feedback from these fractional scan of rectal and bladder volume for adaptive radiotherapy, which, can then be made to change the doses will be captured by CBCT is taken prior to treatment. These as its name suggests, is a radiation planned dose, if required. scans, after which the plan can be images are compared with the CT treatment plan that adapts to HOW IMAGE-GUIDED ADAPTIVE adjusted to obtain an optimal dose contours taken during the initial the changing size and position of Online adaptive radiation plan: distribution. Dose-based ART is planning stages. If the bladder the tumour during the course of Radiation treatment plan is more complex but more effective volume taken during the CBCT RADIOTHERAPY CAN SAVE MORE LIVES radiotherapy. Different image- altered during a treatment session than geometry-based ART, wherein scan is less than the contoured guided adaptive strategies will be to account for the size of the the feedback from treatment takes bladder, the patient is taken off introduced at SunMed. They are: tumour, or the changing nature form of geometric measurements. the treatment couch and asked to We take a look at the benefits of Sunway Medical Centre’s of the tumour. This is opposed to drink water to fill the bladder again Motion-based ART: Four- offline ART, wherein re-planning is before treatment can commence. dimensional CT planning and daily new Image-Guided Adaptive Radiotherapy system made while the patient is off the in-room scanning takes images that treatment table.

s one of the country’s top employs multiple X-ray scans to private medical centres, identify tumours in the body, is Sunway Medical Centre typically taken the day before the (SunMed) constantly radiotherapy dose is administered. acquires new medical This method may fall short in Aequipment and implements better accurately determining the radiation treatment methodologies. One such dosage, as the size and position of example is the recently acquired the tumour and the normal organs Image-Guided Adaptive Radiotherapy may change during the course of The Varian TrueBeam™ STx system equipment, which will remarkably radiotherapy. improve current radiotherapy treatment standards to be more HOW IMAGE-GUIDED effective, and comfortable for the patient. RADIOTHERAPY IMPROVES THE ACCURACY OF THE We take a closer a look at how it DOSAGE REQUIRED works to optimise radiotherapy and To compensate for the deviations, radiosurgery by delivering powerful image-guided radiotherapy has been cancer treatments with pinpoint integrated to the radiotherapy machine. accuracy and precision. One example of imaged-guided radiotherapy is cone beam computed THE SHORTCOMINGS OF tomography (CBCT), which provides COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY fast and accurate visualisation of bony anatomical structures in three (CT) SCANS dimensions. Conventional CT scanning, which

Sunway Group is embarking on the expansion of Sunway Medical Centre.

The new building, Tower C, will be located next to the existing hospital building, and is set to complete its first phase in August 2016.

In the second phase, targeted for completion in the second quarter of 2017, will include an addition of 10-storey new tower.

This new expansion will consist of ambulatory clinical care services and new facilities such as radiotherapy, nuclear medicine, oncology day ward, and more.

This will set SunMed as one of the foremost private medical centres in the region with: 600 170 1,470 beds consultation parking (1,100 beds after suites bays future expansions)

Artist’s impression of Sunway Medical Centre’s Tower C 20 Berita Sunway May-Aug 2016 May-Aug 2016 Berita Sunway 21 IN DEVELOPMENT GROUNDBREAKING 2 MOVES CHECK-IN Sunway Group takes a bold leap by investing AT THE RM875 million in its bid to capture a larger share of a growing hospitality market across the region. WEST 1 Sunway Pyramid Hotel West – Features & Facilities:

ROOMS WITH UNIMPEDED VIEWS redevelopment and expansion robust business exchange, “The hospitality division will have The 26-storey hotel features 401 rooms with plan to its collection of hotels in corporate travel and leisure tourist about 3,500 rooms in Southeast two distinct room categories; the 29-square Malaysia, Cambodia and Vietnam. markets,” said Sarena Cheah, Asia with approximately 3,200 metre Superior Rooms and the 32-square metre Managing Director, Property rooms located in Malaysia by 2018 Superior Executive Rooms. Guestrooms come Development Division – Malaysia – where 80% of these are within with options of views of the theme park or the and Singapore. our integrated townships and unimpeded city skyline. On a very clear day, you mixed developments in Malaysia,” can see Kuala Lumpur city skyline. Best Available CONNECTED FOR CONVENIENCE WORK & PLAY ALL THE WAY Albert Cheong, CEO and Group Sarena added. Rates start from RM420++ per room per night Located in an integrated development means There is something for everyone at Sunway General Manager of Sunway Hotels and available at www.sunwayhotels.com having walkable access to everything you Pyramid Hotel West. Five function rooms ith its multi-cultural RM530 million of the total sum has & Resorts said, “Reinvention and Upon the completion of all need for business and leisure, including provide every reason for onsite meeting or charms and natural been allocated for new investment innovation of our businesses has expansion plans in 2018, the ON-THE-GO Sunway Lagoon theme park, Sunway Pyramid brainstorm sessions. The hotel’s Café West wonders, Southeast assets, with RM345 million for been the core principal of the Sunway Group will own and operate Sunway Pyramid Hotel West comes with Convention Centre and the flagship Sunway stirs an appetite for you with excellent buffet Asia has a growing refurbishment and expansion Group, and we are pleased to a total of 11 hotels, nine of which amenities that every modern traveller requires, Resort Hotel & Spa. It also adjoins Sunway and a la carte specialities; work-up a sweat at travel and tourism of existing assets in a plan that continue developing the type of are in Malaysia. including complimentary Wi-Fi and wired Pyramid Shopping Mall’s newest 3-storey the fitness centre, or chill-out at the outdoor Wsector that has received an commenced in the first quarter of engaging products and services broadband internet access, USB charger outlets, retail expansion, where hotel guests can look swimming pool with stunning views of the estimated US$123.9 billion worth of 2016, with completion targeted for that our guests and business Source: Travel & Tourism, Economic Impact 42-inch LED Smart TV, flexible workspaces, forward to more food and beverage offerings. theme park. direct contribution to GDP in 2015*. the second quarter of 2018. partners have come to anticipate 2015 South East Asia by World Travel & high pressure walk-in rain shower, and in-room Tourism Council and expect. The hospitality division electronic safe box. In a bid to capture the lucrative “This substantial reinvestment is has drawn on substantive data tourism market in the region, the largest expansion plan for the and consumer insights for the Sunway Hotels & Resorts, the 1. Artist’s impression of Sunway Pyramid Exceptional vistas of the city’s skyline Sunway Group’s hospitality division preparation of the refurbishment Hotel East family suite. hospitality division of Sunway welcome guests throughout the day at the new in recent years. We are looking to and upgrading programmes.” 2. Artist’s impression of Sunway Pyramid Group, announced an investment support the region’s increasingly Hotel West Superior Executive Park King. Club Lounge in Sunway Putra Hotel in Kuala of RM875 million into a three-year PRINCELY COMFORT Lumpur. Located on level 34, the 381-square metre Club Lounge was purposefully-designed Sunway Putra Hotel’s New Club for guests seeking that added comfort, privacy SUNWAY SUNWAY PYRAMID HOTEL WEST SUNWAY PYRAMID HOTEL EAST and exclusivity; with facilities and intuitive Located in the heart of Sunway Resort City, the 401- Come the first quarter of 2017, Sunway Pyramid Hotel Lounge Rises To A Higher Level services catering to business executives and HOSPITALITY room hotel opened in February 2016 and was built at a East will open its doors again after a RM125 million leisure travellers on-the-go. gross development cost of RM380 million, The 4-star refurbishment work that will transform it into a 564- DIVISION’S hotel is the largest asset investment in the hospitality room deluxe category 4-star hotel. The new Club Lounge features a dedicated division’s three-year plan lounge and dining areas; and a fully-equipped EXPANSION PLANS (See next page for more information). OTHER DEVELOPMENTS executive boardroom. Catch a glimpse of Other hotel properties to undergo refurbishment the city’s iconic landmarks from here, with SUNWAY VELOCITY HOTEL and/or expansion works include: Petronas Twin Towers (KLCC) and the KL Tower Slated to open in the third quarter of 2017, the RM150 in the near distance. • Sunway Resort Hotel & Spa million, 4-star hotel will have 351 rooms and will • Sunway Pyramid Convention Centre further boost the appeal of Sunway Velocity, a 23-acre • The Banjaran Hotsprings Retreat integrated development built just minutes away from For more information, • Sunway Hotel Phnom Penh downtown Kuala Lumpur. visit www.sunwayhotels.com • Sunway Hotel Hanoi The Club Lounge 22 Berita Sunway May-Aug 2016 May-Aug 2016 Berita Sunway 23 FEATURES ENRICHING LIVES A look at Sunway’s initiatives towards THOUGHT making happier, more fulfilling lives LEADERSHIP A place is not a home until it is filled with happiness. Creating happiness, however, is more than just a brochure promise – it is the result of careful infrastructure planning, close partnerships, and sustained care for the How the Asian Strategy community and environment. ABSOLUTE CONNECTIVITY & Leadership Institute We take a look at some key figures that Sunway, through its various 2 initiatives, has achieved the goal of creating a happy place for its RM123 MILLION came to play a pivotal role communities, and future generations. Sunway’s contribution to the RM634 million BRT-Sunway Line in shaping Asia’s expanding project - Malaysia’s first dedicated and elevated electric Bus Rapid 2 Transit (BRT) system. The 5.4km track connecting to Setia Jaya KTM role in global leadership Station and the soon to be completed USJ7 LRT Station serves some SAFE CITY INITIATIVES 500,000 commuters in Bandar Sunway, Subang Jaya and USJ. RM3 million Sunway’s investment in a new police station, a key RM20 million product of a 15-year partnership with the Royal Amount invested to build a 2.3km elevated covered Canopy Walk Malaysian Police, Malaysian Crime Prevention since 2010 to improve connectivity and promote walkability among Foundation (MCPF) and Selangor to reduce crime the community of Sunway Resort City. The Canopy Walk is patrolled 1 under the Safe City Initiative. by Sunway’s security personnel and 59 CCTV units. • 380-metre walkway connecting • 427-metre walkway connecting man who does not borders, will thrive in the long run. through a series of initiatives comprising Sunway’s senior RM280,000 Sunway Pyramid to Sunway Sunway Lagoon to Sunway plan long ahead It was with the mission of creating including bilateral business management team- Tan Sri Razman Amount sponsored by Sunway towards purchasing University. Pyramid. will find trouble a better society that the Asian councils, the Centre for Public M. Hashim; Dato’ Chew Chee Kin; two mobile police stations. at his door,” was Strategy & Leadership Institute Policy Studies, and consulting Tan Sri Ramon Navaratnam and • 685-metre walkway connecting • 800-metre walkway connecting one of Confucius’s sage sayings, (ASLI) was formed in 1993 to be services. Puan Sri Susan Cheah, ASLI has 1,000 Sunway University to Monash Taylor’s University to SunMed Aand it remains relevant today as Malaysia’s leading independent grown in stature and influence – The size of Sunway security force, 500 of University Malaysia. Station to benefit the it was centuries ago. Indeed, if private think tank. Through ASLI, Led by its Chairman and Co- particularly now, as Asia steps into whom are trained Auxiliary Police. community in PJS7 and history had taught us anything, it governments, businesses and Founder Tan Sri Dr. Jeffrey Cheah a leading role in shaping the future Bandar Sunway. is that societies that think beyond the diplomatic community were and Tan Sri Dato’ Dr. Michael Yeoh of global economics and policy. 3,000 Number of CCTVs that are surveilling Sunway tomorrow, and beyond their own provided with trusted insights as its CEO, with Board of Directors RM1 million Resort City (SRC) 24/7. The surveillance is Amount spent to provide dedicated free shuttle bus service that supported by round-the-clock joint patrols with runs every 25 minutes as part of Sunway’s commitment to the 1. Founding President of IDEAS YAM Tunku Zain Al-Abidin ibni Tuanku Muhriz, Sultan Perak Darul Ridzuan HRH Sultan Nazrin Muizzuddin Shan, ASLI Chairman Tan Sri Dr. Jeffrey the Royal Malaysian Police. Cheah, Former Prime Minister of Pakistan H.E. Shaukat Aziz and Director of ASLI Tan Sri Ramon Navaratnam at the 7th World Chinese Economic Summit (WCES) hosted by ASLI. community in Sunway Resort City. 2. The Axiata 12th ASEAN Leadership Forum is an annual series organised by ASLI. RM200 million ACHIEVEMENTS IN NUMBERS Sunway’s pledged amount to carry out road expansion and GREEN INITIATIVES infrastructure upgrading works as part of its ongoing corporate 2016 EVENT HIGHLIGHTS Since its inception, ASLI has grown to become one of the world’s most social responsibility efforts. ASLI has created various discussion platforms through conferences influential private think tanks. Here’s a snapshot of its global rankings: 30% and forums. Here is a snapshot of what was carried out in 2016. Percentage of SRC township that is considered green by the Green Building Index, which is twice the 15% • A RM40 million link to KESAS highway built to facilitate direct Global In the world with best new requirement for a township to be considered green. access in and out of Bandar Sunway, and was completed in 2013. • ASEAN MICROFINANCE CONFERENCE Ranking idea developed last year. • Road expansion along New Pantai Expressway (NPE) from Sunway Understanding risk management of microfinancing, implementing 29 RM5 million online crowd-funding strategies, and helping low-income groups 30 Amount allocated for landscape and beautification Pyramid leading up to Persiaran Kewajipan roundabout. In the world among gain access to micro-lending facilities. efforts around SRC, including the maintenance and top think tanks 29 • A proposed elevated road directly linking Sunway South Quay to with budgets cleanliness of landscaped areas, roads, paths and street lights. the New Pantai Expressway (NPE) is in the pipeline. • THE 18TH MALAYSIA STRATEGIC OUTLOOK below USD5mil. In the world for 25 best policy report CONFERENCE 23 produced by a 0 Annual conference that brings in the country’s thinkers and leaders 22 Think Tank in our The amount of styrofoam used by Sunway-owned to assess key trends, strategic challenges and critical issues facing study on FTAs cafeterias within SRC to minimise health and the nation in the coming year. 20 and impact on 10 environmental impact caused by it. countries. • GREATER KL AND SMART CITY SUMMIT >500,000kg Amount of recycled waste per year in SRC to This summit brought together key figures of urban development – 10 promote a sustainable green environment for future from city mayors to heads of infrastructure development, and generations. property developers – to share new insights on ICT, urban planning, and sustainability in promoting the development of smart cities. 0 *According to the 2015 Global Go to Think Tank Survey Report released in 2016. 24 Berita Sunway May-Aug 2016 May-Aug 2016 Berita Sunway 25 FEATURES

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PRODUCT PAVING THE WAY TO HIGHLIGHTS OF SUNWAY PAVING GREEN INNOVATIONS SOLUTIONS We take a look at some of the innovative products developed One of its greatest ground-breaking innovations and marketed by SPS. is NeuPave, a paving solution that allows water to permeate through the surface to underlying soil, thus 1. Z-Series: High-strength PAVING reducing the chance of flooring and water ponding. concrete paver series- minimal thickness of 60mm with 45MPa THE WAY concrete strength. It is developed Sunway Paving Solutions moves to be cost-effective and to reduce environmental impact. ahead through close teamwork 3 5 FORWARD 2. R-Series: Reflective concrete and a firm belief in innovation. paver series that are developed to be cost-effective in replacing 2 road-line thermoplastic paint, which is environmentally-friendly.

illions come across it Interlocking Concrete Pavers (ICP), of using Interlocking Concrete “Our President, Dato’ Chew, 3. Prime Pavers: These pavers every day – on walkways, Compressed Concrete Paving Pavers and Eurotiles as their constantly challenges us to look have multiple dimensions that Mcarparks, roads, Slabs (Eurotiles) and Decorative pavement solutions has been beyond the horizons and innovate. allow customisable and creative roundabouts, junctions and Concrete Masonry Units. very positive among the private Our Executive Vice President, Mr designs. intersections – yet few care to developers and local authorities,” Evan Cheah continues to motivate consider how pavement materials Today, Sunway Paving Solutions he added. us with the “dare to be different” 4. Wood Series Eurotiles: SPS’s have made urban living possible. is Malaysia’s largest concrete motto. latest innovation has a wood Indeed, to imagine a city without paver manufacturer commanding FOUNDED ON INNOVATION finishing surface that is suitable their unassuming presence is to 75% of the market share – and is The success story would not The tight-knit team allows for for pool-decks, patios, walkways, picture a city filled with dangerous slated for continued growth. “We have been possible without its innovation that permeates and car porches. It comes in 4 potholes, muddy streets, and believe East Malaysia will be the active Research & Development throughout the company. “I am several dimensions that lend to a destabilised structures caused by next key market in our company’s department, which consistently proud to say that we truly can pleasing and natural look. soil erosion. growth journey,” said Danny Ng, comes up with innovative shout out that, Innovation is our Chief Executive Officer of Sunway products that are greener, more DNA,” he said. “In recent years, we 5. NeuPave: NeuPave is a paving Given the importance of paving Building Materials. He added that cost-effective, and aesthetically have rejuvenated the Interlocking alternative to more traditional solutions in developing a safe expansion in this industry requires pleasing. Concrete Pavers and Eurotiles types of hardscape flooring and liveable city, Sunway Paving detailed planning, feasibility product lines, leading a highly materials, where water is now Solutions (SPS) – together with study on the market demand and “We only have a small team of five engaged workforce in the company allowed to permeate through the Sunway Vitrified Clay Pipes growth potential; and continued in the R&D team head by a Senior and achieving all scores [in terms of surface to underlying soil. (VCP) and Sunway Spun Pile innovation. Manager. However, the process of revenue, yield and profitability] at (SSP) form the Sunway Building innovation includes all levels and the highest peak.” All our manufacturing plants and Materials division. It was founded “However, local demand is still functions from the CEO to the most products are in compliance with in 1981 to manufacture and supply growing strong, and the acceptance junior executives,” he said. ISO9001, ISO14001, Singapore Green Label, Malaysia Green 26 Berita Sunway May-Aug 2016 Building Index.