Sunway Group
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Sunway Group also known as Sunway Holdings Incorporated Berhad commenced operations in 1986, mainly to develop the Bandar Sunway
township in Petaling Jaya
. Following the success of the township, the Group has since grown and diversified into property investment, leisure and entertainment, hospitality and healthcare although always with property development as its core business and key contributor to profitability.
Sunway Group is led by its founder, Dr. Jeffrey Cheah. He is the current Chairman and sits on the board of the Federation of Public Listed Companies, The National Kidney Foundation, The Board of Trustees of the Malaysian Liver Foundation and the Malaysian Business Council. The managing director of Sunway Group is Mr Yau Kok Seng who assumes day-to-day management of the conglomerate's activities.
Securities Berhad since 16 February 1984. It changed its name from Sunway Holdings Sdn Bhd (SWH) to Sungei Way Holdings Berhad on 13 February 1983 and assumed its present name on 23 December 1999.
The other publicly listed subsidiary includes Sunway Infrastructure Berhad and Sunway City Berhad. The main activities of Sunway Infrastructure Berhad is managing toll road concessions and Sunway City Berhad manages portfolio of property and real estate investments.
, will comprise of at least 318000 sq ft (29,543.2 m²) of residential units and 60000 sq ft (5,574.2 m²) of commercial unit space.
. These include two main hotels: Sunway Resort Hotel and Spa and the Pyramid Tower Hotel. Other tourism related facilities include the mega shopping and entertainment mall known as Sunway Pyramid
, a popular theme park known as Sunway Lagoon
and many beverage and entertainment outlets and other leisure facilities.
Bandar Sunway
also includes higher education facilities such as Monash University
. Formerly known as Monash University Sunway Campus Malaysia Sdn Bhd., Sunway Group is the part owner of the Campus. Monash University Malaysia is a private tertiary institution catering mainly to local students.
The Sunway Group is also the parent company of this Sunway University College which provides homegrown university degrees and diplomas to Malaysian students.
, a theme park in New South Wales, Australia. Dwindling popularity and public liability insurance costs were blamed for the closure. A small number of rides were moved to Sunway Lagoon, while most ended up being demolished or sold. The park's land was eventually sold and is now a business park.
Besides the variety of accommodation under one roof, this amazing 800-acre "Resort-within-a-City" landmark also features the Balinese-inspired Mandara Spa, a 24-hour fitness centre, London’s super dance music club Ministry of Sound - EUPHORIA, a theme park with the largest manmade surf beach, extreme sports and wildlife interactive zoo, an upscale mega shopping and entertainment mall with over 700 specialty stores, a medical centre, educational facilities and a multitude of distinctive business and leisure facilities.
For meetings, incentives, conventions and exhibitions, the Hotel offers over 10,000 square metres of function space featuring 55 meeting rooms that make this one of Malaysia’s most versatile venues. In addition to the Hotel’s inventory of newly renovated meeting and function rooms, the massive Sunway Pyramid Convention Centre also features a host of upgraded facilities. The Convention Centre is connected to the Hotel by an air-conditioned passageway. The Hotel’s classically designed, pillar-free Grand Lagoon Ballroom seats over 2,200 persons for dinner banquets and presents versatility for varied events. Meet-On-10, a meeting-within-a-meeting district, perfectly fuels innovation and inspiration for small meetings and brainstorms alike. The 1,500-capacity Ministry of Sound - EUPHORIA is yet another novel venue for private events and parties.
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Bandar Sunway
Bandar Sunway is a township in between Petaling Jaya and Subang Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia. It is situated in the district of Petaling, Selangor. It is a 5 to 10 minutes drive to Subang Jaya, UEP Subang Jaya, Puchong and other suburbs and townships of Petaling Jaya...
township in Petaling Jaya
Petaling Jaya
Petaling Jaya is a Malaysian city originally developed as a satellite township for Kuala Lumpur comprising mostly residential and some industrial areas. It is located in the Petaling district of Selangor with an area of approximately 97.2 km². On 20 June 2006, Petaling Jaya was granted a...
. Following the success of the township, the Group has since grown and diversified into property investment, leisure and entertainment, hospitality and healthcare although always with property development as its core business and key contributor to profitability.
Sunway Group is led by its founder, Dr. Jeffrey Cheah. He is the current Chairman and sits on the board of the Federation of Public Listed Companies, The National Kidney Foundation, The Board of Trustees of the Malaysian Liver Foundation and the Malaysian Business Council. The managing director of Sunway Group is Mr Yau Kok Seng who assumes day-to-day management of the conglomerate's activities.
Group Structure
The parent company of Sunway Group is Sunway Holdings Incorporated Berhad. It is listed on Bursa MalaysiaBursa Malaysia
Bursa Malaysia is an exchange holding company approved under Section 15 of the Capital Markets and Services Act 2007. It operates a fully integrated exchange, offering the complete range of exchange-related services including trading, clearing, settlement and depository services.- History :Bursa...
Securities Berhad since 16 February 1984. It changed its name from Sunway Holdings Sdn Bhd (SWH) to Sungei Way Holdings Berhad on 13 February 1983 and assumed its present name on 23 December 1999.
The other publicly listed subsidiary includes Sunway Infrastructure Berhad and Sunway City Berhad. The main activities of Sunway Infrastructure Berhad is managing toll road concessions and Sunway City Berhad manages portfolio of property and real estate investments.
Core Business Activities
- Civil Engineering & Construction
- Building Materials
- Trading & Manufacturing
- Quarrying
- Information Technology
- Property Development & Investment
- Leisure, Entertainment & Hospitality
- Healthcare
- Education
Sri Lanka
In September 2010 it was announced that Sunway is partnering with Sri Lanka-based Dasa Tourist Complex Pte Ltd to develop a mixed-use project with an estimated value of RM250mil. SunwayMas will hold a 65% share of the development, while Dasa Tourist will have a 35% stake. The mixed development, in Colombo cityColombo
Colombo is the largest city of Sri Lanka. It is located on the west coast of the island and adjacent to Sri Jayawardenapura Kotte, the capital of Sri Lanka. Colombo is often referred to as the capital of the country, since Sri Jayawardenapura Kotte is a satellite city of Colombo...
, will comprise of at least 318000 sq ft (29,543.2 m²) of residential units and 60000 sq ft (5,574.2 m²) of commercial unit space.
Notable subsidiaries
Most notable subsidiaries located close to the headquarters in Bandar SunwayBandar Sunway
Bandar Sunway is a township in between Petaling Jaya and Subang Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia. It is situated in the district of Petaling, Selangor. It is a 5 to 10 minutes drive to Subang Jaya, UEP Subang Jaya, Puchong and other suburbs and townships of Petaling Jaya...
. These include two main hotels: Sunway Resort Hotel and Spa and the Pyramid Tower Hotel. Other tourism related facilities include the mega shopping and entertainment mall known as Sunway Pyramid
Sunway Pyramid
Sunway Pyramid is a distinctive retail landmark located in the heart of Bandar Sunway, Petaling Jaya. It was opened in July 1997 as Malaysia's first themed shopping and entertainment mall....
, a popular theme park known as Sunway Lagoon
Sunway Lagoon
Sunway Lagoon is an amusement park in Petaling Jaya, Malaysia. It was officially opened by the Prime Minister Tun Mahathir bin Mohamad on April 29, 1993. It features rides in both the water park and the adjacent dry park. The park has slowly been adding rides and play areas, with the aim of...
and many beverage and entertainment outlets and other leisure facilities.
Bandar Sunway
Bandar Sunway
Bandar Sunway is a township in between Petaling Jaya and Subang Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia. It is situated in the district of Petaling, Selangor. It is a 5 to 10 minutes drive to Subang Jaya, UEP Subang Jaya, Puchong and other suburbs and townships of Petaling Jaya...
also includes higher education facilities such as Monash University
Monash University
Monash University is a public university based in Melbourne, Victoria. It was founded in 1958 and is the second oldest university in the state. Monash is a member of Australia's Group of Eight and the ASAIHL....
. Formerly known as Monash University Sunway Campus Malaysia Sdn Bhd., Sunway Group is the part owner of the Campus. Monash University Malaysia is a private tertiary institution catering mainly to local students.
The Sunway Group is also the parent company of this Sunway University College which provides homegrown university degrees and diplomas to Malaysian students.
Wonderland Sydney
From 1997 until its closure in 2004, Sunway Group owned and operated Wonderland SydneyWonderland Sydney
Wonderland Sydney was a theme park in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. The park was the largest one in the southern hemisphere. It remained open for almost nineteen years and was the premier theme park in New South Wales for much of its life, but it closed in 2004...
, a theme park in New South Wales, Australia. Dwindling popularity and public liability insurance costs were blamed for the closure. A small number of rides were moved to Sunway Lagoon, while most ended up being demolished or sold. The park's land was eventually sold and is now a business park.
Sunway City Berhad
They manage the Sunway Group's portfolio of property and real estate investments.Sunway Resort Hotel & Spa
Just 25-minutes from the heart of Kuala Lumpur, the multiple Sunway Resort Hotel & Spa development is a holistic destination boasting 1,234 guestrooms, suites, villas and serviced residences. The flagship 5-star Sunway Resort Hotel & Spa offers newly renovated Club and Premier rooms and suites, while The Villas presents 17 luxurious Asian-styled accommodation. The trendy 4-star Pyramid Tower Hotel comprises Superior rooms and serviced residences. The Duplex consists of 12 long-stay fully furnished serviced townhouses.Besides the variety of accommodation under one roof, this amazing 800-acre "Resort-within-a-City" landmark also features the Balinese-inspired Mandara Spa, a 24-hour fitness centre, London’s super dance music club Ministry of Sound - EUPHORIA, a theme park with the largest manmade surf beach, extreme sports and wildlife interactive zoo, an upscale mega shopping and entertainment mall with over 700 specialty stores, a medical centre, educational facilities and a multitude of distinctive business and leisure facilities.
For meetings, incentives, conventions and exhibitions, the Hotel offers over 10,000 square metres of function space featuring 55 meeting rooms that make this one of Malaysia’s most versatile venues. In addition to the Hotel’s inventory of newly renovated meeting and function rooms, the massive Sunway Pyramid Convention Centre also features a host of upgraded facilities. The Convention Centre is connected to the Hotel by an air-conditioned passageway. The Hotel’s classically designed, pillar-free Grand Lagoon Ballroom seats over 2,200 persons for dinner banquets and presents versatility for varied events. Meet-On-10, a meeting-within-a-meeting district, perfectly fuels innovation and inspiration for small meetings and brainstorms alike. The 1,500-capacity Ministry of Sound - EUPHORIA is yet another novel venue for private events and parties.
See also
Sunway PyramidSunway Pyramid
Sunway Pyramid is a distinctive retail landmark located in the heart of Bandar Sunway, Petaling Jaya. It was opened in July 1997 as Malaysia's first themed shopping and entertainment mall....
Guest reviews of Sunway Resort Hotel & Spa at Booking.com
Guest reviews of Sunway Resort Hotel & Spa at tripadvisor.com
Guest reviews of The Villas at Sunway Resort Hotel & Spa at tripadvisor.com
Guest reviews of Pyramid Tower Hotel at Sunway Resort Hotel & Spa at tripadvisor.com