Sunway Group, one of Malaysia’s largest conglomerates with core interests in real estate, healthcare, and education, has expressed a strong interest in establishing a strategic collaboration with Universiti Kuala Lumpur (UniKL) to support national human capital development.
This potential partnership was initiated during an official visit by Sunway Group to UniKL Royal College of Medicine Perak (UniKL RCMP), where discussions centred on opportunities for collaboration in healthcare internships, sponsorships, and talent development initiatives.
Representing UniKL were Prof. Ir. Dr. Azmi Hassan, Deputy President (International, Industrial, and Institutional Partnership), Tuan Haji Hishammuddin Omar, Head of Campus at UniKL RCMP, Dr. Wan Hafizah, Deputy Dean (Academic) of the Faculty of Pharmacy & Health Sciences, and Ms. Pek Yeh San, Head of the Nursing Programme.
Sunway Group was represented by Ms. Foo Shiang Wyne, Chief Human Resource Officer; Ms. Shameena, Assistant Director of Human Resources at Sunway Medical Centre; and Ms. Wong Yoke Peng, General Manager of Human Resources at Sunway Multicare Pharmacy.
The visit also opened discussions on potential collaboration in pharmaceutical and allied health fields, focusing on workforce development, student internships, and joint health awareness initiatives across pharmacy, physiotherapy, and nursing services.
UniKL further proposed expanding the scope of collaboration beyond healthcare, suggesting the inclusion of other UniKL campuses and disciplines such as engineering, business, and information technology to align with Sunway Group’s diverse portfolio.
Both Prof. Ir. Dr. Azmi and Ms. Foo Shiang Wyne agreed to move forward with the drafting of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between UniKL and Sunway Group.
Initial collaboration efforts will prioritise healthcare-related programs, with plans to explore broader initiatives in subsequent phases.
