Sunway pioneers unique approach to tackle urban poverty

Sunway University president Prof Sibrandes Poppema (first row standing, fourth from right) and his team engaging with community leaders and residents in Desa Mentari.

SUNWAY is embarking on a long-term and multi-pronged project to address urban poverty and other quality of life issues in Desa Mentari, a public housing scheme along the Federal Highway in Klang Valley.

Like many urban poor communities across the globe, they grapple with access to quality education, employment opportunities and faced with many social and health challenges.