Sunway Group
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Sunway states that it was founded in 1974, with roots in tin mining, quarrying and construction. A major part of its development involved transforming former mining land into Sunway City.
Registered name
Not publicly available
Founded
1974
Headquarters
Not publicly available
Industry
Property
Business type
Holding / Investment Company
Key person
Tan Sri Dato’ Seri Dr. Jeffrey Cheah KBE AO · Founder and Chairman, Sunway Group
Official website
Verification
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About Sunway Group
Sunway Group states that it was founded in 1974 as a tin-mining company. It developed Sunway City Kuala Lumpur in the mid-1980s by transforming a tin-mining wasteland into an integrated township.
The group describes itself as having 13 business divisions, with interests spanning real estate, construction, real estate investment trust, education, healthcare, retail and hospitality.
The official site lists a global presence in Malaysia, Singapore, Vietnam, Cambodia, China, Thailand, Indonesia, India, Australia and the United Kingdom. It says its sustainability strategy is aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and targets net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.
Company Information
| Company name | Sunway Group |
| Registered name | Not publicly available |
| Brand name(s) | Sunway |
| Founded | 1974 |
| Industry | Property |
| Headquarters | Not publicly available |
| Website | Official Website |
| Social profiles | Facebook · Instagram · LinkedIn · YouTube |
Products & Services
Sunway Group provides the following publicly documented products and services.
Real estate
Master community development and integrated environments to live, learn, work and play.
Official pageTrading and manufacturing
Distribution serving construction, marine, agriculture and manufacturing industries.
Official pageCompany Photos
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Leadership & Key People
Public professional information about founders, directors and key business leaders associated with Sunway Group.
Tan Sri Dato’ Seri Dr. Jeffrey Cheah KBE AO
Founder and Chairman, Sunway Group
Founder and chairman of Sunway Group.
Datin Paduka Sarena Cheah
Executive Deputy Chair, Non-Independent Executive Director
Datuk Mohd Anuar bin Taib
President, Non-Independent Executive Director
Evan Cheah
Deputy President, Alternate Director to Tan Sri Dato’ Seri Dr. Jeffrey Cheah KBE AO
Company Timeline
1974
— Sunway states that it was founded in 1974, with roots in tin mining, quarrying and construction.
Source · https://www.sunway.com.my/sunway-at-a-glance/
1974
Sunway Group founded — Sunway Group states that it started as a tin-mining company.
Source · https://www.sunway.com.my/sunway-at-a-glance
mid-1980s
Sunway City Kuala Lumpur developed — The group built its first and flagship township by transforming a tin-mining wasteland.
Source · https://www.sunway.com.my/sunway-at-a-glance
1999
Sunway Medical Centre established — The founder established Sunway Medical Centre with a single tower in Sunway City Kuala Lumpur.
Source · https://www.sunway.com.my/founder-and-chairman
8 July 2010
Sunway REIT founded and listed — Sunway REIT was founded and listed on the Main Board of Bursa Securities.
Source · https://www.sunway.com.my/investor-relations/corporate-info
23 August 2011
Sunway Berhad formed — Sunway Holdings Berhad and Sunway City Berhad were consolidated to form Sunway Berhad.
Source · https://www.sunway.com.my/investor-relations/corporate-info
Awards, Certifications & Recognition
| Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Neck Ribbon | Japan 2025 |
| Knight Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire | United Kingdom 2024 |
| EY ASEAN Entrepreneurial Excellence award | EY 2023 |
| Asia ESG Positive Impact Awards – Gold for Talent Management and Bronze for Supply Chain Management | Asia ESG Positive Impact Awards 2025 |
MalaysianRecord Verification
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Brands & Related Entities
| Publicly listed group company formed through consolidation of Sunway Holdings Berhad and Sunway City Berhad | Sunway Berhad |
| Real estate investment trust founded and listed by the group | Sunway REIT |
| Publicly listed group company | Sunway Construction |
Stories About Sunway Group
Sources & Research Notes
Information in this record was compiled from the sources listed below and may include company-submitted material reviewed before publication.
- sunway.com.my2026-09-05
- Founder and Chairman2026-09-06
- Board of Directors2026-09-06
- Corporate Information2026-09-06
- Accolades2026-09-06
- Sunway home page2026-09-06
Record History
- First-pass record built from the V5 proposal (§20) and the company's own website. Legal entity, leadership, full product catalogue, opening hours and photos still need to be collected before this record is complete.
- Official-source enrichment: overview, brand_names, markets_served, facebook_url, instagram_url, linkedin_url, youtube_url, business_type, services, people, timeline, recognition, brands, sources, faqs, photos.
Frequently Asked Questions About Sunway Group
What does Sunway Group do?
Sunway states that it was founded in 1974, with roots in tin mining, quarrying and construction. A major part of its development involved transforming former mining land into Sunway City.
When was Sunway Group founded?
Sunway Group records its founding year as 1974.
What is the official website for Sunway Group?
The official website recorded for Sunway Group is sunway.com.my.
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