Spotlight on Research

Statistical Inferences: Transforming Data into Sustainable Solutions

By Dr Khoo Wooi Chen
In a dynamic SDG Talk, Dr Wooi Chen Khoo unveils the transformative power of statistical modelling in sustainable development. She illuminates the vital role of statistical analysis and data-driven insights in propelling us toward a more sustainable future.

Preserving Traditional Arts and Crafts

By Dr Fiona Wong E Chiong
Discover the rich tapestry of Malaysia’s traditional arts and crafts, from mesmerising performances to exquisite visual arts.

Attention, Tourism Workers: Rights Awareness Matters!

By Associate Professor Dr Gan Joo-Ee
During the COVID-19 pandemic, the tourism industry in Malaysia experienced significant job losses, which affected 3.6 million employees. A study revealed that many workers were not formally retrenched but indirect causes such as pay cuts and unpaid leave led to voluntary resignations.

Contemporary Tools for Artsy Planners

By Amirul Idlan Bin Mukhtar
Research tools such as surveys, spatial analysis, social media analytics, and art walks are increasingly used in art implementation to better understand the impact of public art projects on communities and urban environments. These tools benefit artists, urban planners, and city officials in making…

Advancing Bus Travel: Predicting Travel Time and Improving Service Reliability

By Dr Khoo Wooi Chen
Sunway University and Universiti Tuan Andul Rahman (UTAR) collaborated with RapidKL to develop a model predicting bus section travel time with point and interval estimations, yielding promising results for bus service reliability.

ChatGPT: The New AI Travel Companion

By Assoc. Professor Dr Daniel Chong Ka Leong
This article explores the transformative impact of artificial intelligence (AI), particularly ChatGPT, on the tourism and hospitality industry. While ChatGPT offers numerous benefits, such as improved customer satisfaction, reduced costs, and increased revenue through personalised recommendations…

Tourism under Climate Crisis in Asia

By Associate Professor Dr Alexander Trupp
The study of how Asian tourism contributes to climate change is crucial for meeting the terms of the UN Climate Change Conference's and achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. Despite recent efforts, there is still much research to be done in this area. A new paper examines the risks posed by…

The Human Particles of Planetary Health

By Professor Sabine Chaouche
Smart cities aim at enhancing the living standards of their citizens by making use of advanced technologies to innovate various sectors. The optimisation algorithms are widely used in applications relating to smart cities (e.g. routing and estimation). Optimised swarm-intelligence algorithms such…

Food Waste Endangers Everyone: What Can Be Done About It?

By Associate Professor Dr Jane Gew Lai Ti 
Food waste continues to be an alarming problem for the world and very significantly in Malaysia. Without proper education and awareness, the general public continues to increase food waste.

Balancing 5G Technology for Sustainability

By Charis Kwan Shwu Chen 
Careful consideration and innovation are necessary to ensure the benefits of 5G can be fully realised without compromising energy efficiency.

The Southeast Asia Housing Affordability Symposium 2022

By Associate Professor Dr Jason Ng Wei Jian
The Sunway Institute for Global Strategy and Competitiveness and the School of Mathematical Sciences, Sunway University co-organised a virtual Southeast Asia Housing Affordability Symposium that brought together stakeholders from the industry, academia, policymakers, and the general public to dive…

Tourism Recovery Strategies: Challenges Faced by the Pacific Island States

By Evelyn Loh Geok Yan
In the Pacific island states, tourism growth was significantly affected due to the pandemic and climate change. The vulnerabilities of these nations have led to the need to seriously consider setting-up the appropriate coping mechanisms for the local communities to ‘prosper’ once again.