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A Significant Milestone

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A Significant Milestone

Sujith Vasudevan, Managing Editor, 0

Over the past decade, Malaysia has emerged as a top-tier global educational destination. Hosting the inaugural Times Higher Education (THE) Asia Universities Summit at Sunway University last month was a significant milestone in this journey. This prestigious gathering is a testament to Malaysia's growing stature as a dynamic education hub for academic excellence and innovation in the region.

The distinguished guest list included Dr. Jeffrey Cheah - the founder and chairman of Sunway Group, and Dr. Zambry Abdul Kadir - Minister of Higher Education Malaysia, alongside other guests at the summit. Dr. Zambry Abdul Kadir, who officiated the summit, emphasized, "The Ministry will continue to prioritize the
development of students and ensure that universities remain focused on their respective roles."

The summit convened over 600 esteemed global educational leaders, delegates and academics from universities across the region, including The Chinese University of Hong Kong, the City University of Hong Kong, the National University of Singapore, Monash University, North South University, Universiti Brunei Darussalam, Toyo University, Macau University of Science and Technology, Xi'an Jiaotong - Liverpool University, Nanjing University, Lancaster University and Arizona State University and more. Delegates were also welcomed to the annual summit by global icon and world-renowned chef Gordon Ramsay.

The theme of the 2024 THE Asia Universities Summit was "Bridging Frontiers to Redefine the Evolving Educational Landscape in Asia." The economic and employment sectors are undergoing transformative changes in an era marked by rapid globalization. This dynamic environment underscores the imperative for academic institutions to adapt their curricula, ensuring they are in sync with the prevailing demands of the industry. We congratulate Sunway University on this successful event and, on that note, present this yearly special issue dedicated to the institute's alumni. Do let us know your thoughts.

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