Sunway Healthcare and UTAR Forge Partnership to Empower Nursing Students with Sponsorship and Career Opportunities

In a move aimed at nurturing the next generation of healthcare professionals, Sunway Medical Centre Sdn Bhd (SMC) and Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to sponsor students pursuing a Bachelor of Nursing degree. This sponsorship covers tuition fees and allowances, providing aspiring nurses the opportunity to commence their studies and subsequent career in nursing and healthcare.

This agreement was formally signed by Dato’ Lau Beng Long, President of Sunway Healthcare Group, and Ir. Prof. Dato’ Dr. Ewe Hong Tat, President of Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman. The signing was witnessed by Dr. Fong Ka Ling, Head of Nursing Education at Sunway Healthcare Group, and Prof. Dr. Choong Chee Keong, UTAR Vice President for Student Development and Alumni Relations.

This MoU between Sunway Healthcare Group (SHG) and UTAR represents a significant commitment to the development of the nursing profession in Malaysia. It highlights both organizations' dedication to providing educational opportunities and career pathways for talented young individuals who aspire to make a difference in the nursing and healthcare sector.

Under the terms of the MoU, selected students pursuing the Bachelor of Nursing at UTAR will receive full financial support, covering their tuition fees and providing them with allowances to support their living expenses throughout their studies. This support not only eases the financial burden on students but also ensures that they can focus on their studies and professional development without distractions.

Upon graduation, these sponsored nursing students will be offered full-time positions at any of the hospitals under SHG, where they can embark on their career path in the healthcare industry. SHG is renowned for its commitment to excellence in patient care, and these graduates will have the opportunity to be part of the nursing team at its hospitals, namely Sunway Medical Centre Sunway City, Sunway Medical Centre Velocity and Sunway Medical Centre Penang. Additionally, there are also opportunities for nursing graduates to explore career pathways with SHG’s ancillary services, such as Sunway Home Healthcare and Sunway Specialist Centre Damansara.

UTAR's unwavering pursuit of academic excellence and SHG’s commitment to quality nursing and healthcare, have made this partnership a mutually beneficial collaboration.

For more information and updates about the Sunway Medical Centre, visit https://www.sunwaymedical.com, or go to https://www.utar.edu.my/ to know more about Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman.