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Nafisa Bello Issa: My Journey as an International Student in Malaysia

Nafisa Bello Issa came all the way from Nigeria to pursue her tertiary studies in Malaysia. Upon completing her pre-university studies, Nafisa enrolled in the BSc (Hons) Information Systems, a programme under the Department of Computing and Information Systems, School of Engineering and Technology.

Life on the Freelance Lane: Eleanor Lim

Eleanor Lim Hooi Ling, completed her BA (Honours) Design Communication at Sunway University in 2019. Life as a Sunway student taught her to be independent and resourceful as well as how to make the impossible possible. Whilst she had many wonderful memories of campus life, the challenges she faced…

Passion for Performing Arts: Aiman Aiman

Aiman begins by talking about how he felt uncomfortable when he was pushed towards creative integrity again and again by every lecturer of his, "I think it helped that I came in with a head full of filmographic references, as well as this queer artistic instinct”. He mentioned that it was all…

A Career Away from Home : Patawee Chayawisan

Patawee Chayawisan pursued his secondary education in Malaysia. His passion for the service industry led him to pursue a degree in International Hospitality Management at Sunway University. Patawee believes that not only is the hospitality industry a vibrant one, it is often highly-regarded for its…

Fennie Lee: The Perfect Balance

This Sunway University valedictorian has built her career from the ground up, successfully balancing work and play. Since graduating with a computer science degree, Fennie has moved up the corporate ladder with much élan. Epitomizing the values of a Sunway University graduate, Fennie shares her…

Joy, Pride, and Challenges of Running a Family Business

Tee Choo Ling, our Accounting and Finance alumna, had spent some time in employment in Singapore before she decided to return to Malaysia to take over the family pastry business. Her sister, Tee Jia Xin also our alumna from Actuarial Studies, decided to join her and the family business when the…

Shaun Liew on Coffee and Entrepreneurship

As Shaun recollected his memories, he shared that running a café and up-skilling as a barista at the same time, posed a challenge. Nonetheless, he was very thankful for his business partner who coached him on coffee brewing techniques and developing sensory evaluation skills - finding the “perfect…

Arjun Thanaraju is the Regional Programme Officer of INGSA-Asia, based at the School of Medical and Life Sciences, Sunway University

Arjun Thanaraju is a recent graduate of the BSc (Hons) Biology with Psychology Programme under the Department of Biological Sciences, School of Medical and Life Sciences at Sunway University. After three years of study, Arjun graduated with a First-Class Honours in 2020.

MSc Biological Sciences Graduate Wins Tan Sri Dato’ Seri Jeffrey Cheah Scholastic Award!

Tee Thye Lim, who recently graduated with a Master of Science in Biological Sciences was conferred the Tan Sri Dato’ Seri Dr Jeffrey Cheah Scholastic Award. This award includes prize money of MYR2,000 and a certificate signed by the award’s namesake himself.

Psychology Alumni, Vivian Lee now Integrated Marketing Manager at Microsoft Malaysia!

Vivian Lee is a graduate of the BSc (Hons) in Psychology Programme at the Department of Psychology which come under the School of Medical and Life Sciences, Sunway University. She is currently Integrated Marketing Manager for Microsoft Malaysia, covering Go-To-Market marketing related activities…

Alumni - Owner of Two Chicken Rice Shops - Kar Heong

My family owns two chicken rice shops called Kar Heong, which I manage alongside them. This routine has encouraged my passion for the food and beverage industry. On top of this, I founded a small shelter for strays named Dog ‘Appy to help some furry kids in the Setia Alam neighbourhood while…

Alumni - Associate Consultant, PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC)

In 2015, I started my degree at Sunway University and became one of the Microsoft Student Partners (MSP).