- Sunway partners charitable organisations and local businesses to spread Deepavali festivities to six children homes across Penang and over 500 underprivileged families throughout Malaysia
Seberang Jaya, Penang, 4 November 2024 – Sunway brought Deepavali Cheer to six children homes in Penang, spreading joy and smiles to underprivileged communities through its signature #SunwayforGood Festive Cheer initiative.
The six children homes – Shan’s Children Home, Pusat Jagaan Sinar Ceria, Sunshine Cottage, Persatuan Kebajikan Shammah, Sekolah Sinar Harapan Bukit Mertajam, and Pertubuhan Penyayang Chin Yun, were treated to a memorable day of activities which included a lucky draw, henna hand painting, a clown performance, photobooth sessions, a shopping session at Sunway Carnival Mall and lunch at Sunway Hotel Seberang Jaya.
In addition, each home will also receive groceries worth RM1,500 over the next two months, and each child received a school bag along with Vitamin C tablets, courtesy of Sunway Multicare Pharmacy and snacks from Sunway Lagoon. Furthermore, Sunway also partnered with POPULAR Bookstore and Padini Malaysia to ensure that each child will have new stationery and clothing for the coming year.
Sunway’s wider Deepavali Cheer initiative will positively impact over 500 families in-need across six states in Peninsular Malaysia – Penang, Pahang, Perak, Selangor, Malacca and Johor. In Pahang alone, Sunway is sponsoring a Deepavali shopping spree for over 40 underprivileged children from Persatuan Kebajikan Shirdi Sai Alejandra Mandram.
Sunway is also partnering the Malaysian Red Crescent (MRC) and Kechara Soup Kitchen (KSK) to distribute at least RM77,500 worth of groceries distributed to both charitable organisations and families in-need within these states, MRC will distribute groceries to Persatuan Kebajikan Thirumular Malaysia in Selangor and families in Johor, while KSK will reach out to families in Penang, Perak and Malacca.
“Deepavali is a time for families and communities to come together. In that spirit, Sunway’s annual Deepavali Cheer strives to bring joy and smiles to thousands to children and families, just as we have done during the major festive seasons,” said Sunway Property Penang general manager Fong Choon Fuoi.
The Deepavali Cheer is part of Sunway’s Festive Cheer initiative, as well as the Group’s flagship #SunwayForGood Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) umbrella. SunwayforGood aims to promote and continue fostering a sustainable effort in social responsibility in three areas – Education, Healthcare, and Community Enrichment, in line with the Group’s commitment to the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
Since its inception in 2017, #SunwayforGood has touched the lives of half a million, and aims to impact the lives of millions more nationwide. In conjunction with Sunway’s 50th anniversary celebrations, the Group has organised impactful CSR initiatives, namely the Sunway – Rapid KL Good Run 2024 charity race and the annual Sunway Meal Pack-a-thon which marked a total of two million meals packed since the initiative’s start.
About Sunway Group
Established in 1974, Sunway Group is one of Southeast Asia’s leading conglomerates with 13 business divisions across more than 50 locations primarily in Asia. Our 16,000-strong team is committed to sustainable development and socio-economic progress through our diverse businesses including core interests in real estate, construction, education, healthcare, retail and hospitality.
Sunway is committed to advancing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and continues to align them with our Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) targets as part of our corporate strategy and social responsibility towards driving the group’s long-term success and deepening our commitment to nation-building.
Our three public-listed companies — Sunway Berhad, Sunway Construction Group Berhad, and Sunway REIT — form a real-estate value chain that exemplifies socially responsible business practices. For more information, visit www.sunway.com.my.
