On 5 July 2025, the Basketball Festival, a highlight of the Hoops+Health 2025 Programme, took over the renovated Kuala Ampang Basketball Court. This vibrant event, proudly hosted by Sun Life Malaysia and Beyond Sport, was held as part of our 2025 court refreshed sponsorship — bringing a day of action and youth wellness to life.
The event tipped off with a dynamic basketball clinic tailor-made for our young hoop heroes, aged 6 to 11, from the Nicol David Foundation. They bounced, dribbled, and shot their way into a fun start to the sport. Then, the court heated up with an exciting tournament for the aspiring players aged 10 to 17 from the USJ20 Basketball Club and Jungle Cats Basketball Academy, where these emerging stars showcased their teamwork and confidence.
Beyond the intense friendly mini-tournaments, participants and community members also enjoyed mini basketball games, mask colouring and health checks. It was a perfect blend of play, wellness and creativity!
This festival was a massive shout-out to Sun Life's dedication to tackling physical inactivity among Malaysian youth. Led by Sun Life Asia, the Hoops+Health programme is on a mission to get 45,000 young people active by the end of 2025 – bringing to live its bigger purpose of helping people live healthier lives.
A heartfelt gratitude to our Sun Lifers and our partners - Beyond Sport, USJ20 Basketball Club, Nicol David Organisation, and Jungle Cats Basketball Academy for making this event a success and inspiring a healthier future for the next generation.
Watch the recap video here!
The event tipped off with a dynamic basketball clinic tailor-made for our young hoop heroes, aged 6 to 11, from the Nicol David Foundation. They bounced, dribbled, and shot their way into a fun start to the sport. Then, the court heated up with an exciting tournament for the aspiring players aged 10 to 17 from the USJ20 Basketball Club and Jungle Cats Basketball Academy, where these emerging stars showcased their teamwork and confidence.
Beyond the intense friendly mini-tournaments, participants and community members also enjoyed mini basketball games, mask colouring and health checks. It was a perfect blend of play, wellness and creativity!
This festival was a massive shout-out to Sun Life's dedication to tackling physical inactivity among Malaysian youth. Led by Sun Life Asia, the Hoops+Health programme is on a mission to get 45,000 young people active by the end of 2025 – bringing to live its bigger purpose of helping people live healthier lives.
A heartfelt gratitude to our Sun Lifers and our partners - Beyond Sport, USJ20 Basketball Club, Nicol David Organisation, and Jungle Cats Basketball Academy for making this event a success and inspiring a healthier future for the next generation.
Watch the recap video here!
On 8 July 2025, Sun Life Malaysia Takaful (SLMT) reaffirmed its commitment to social impact and Shariah-compliant principles with a zakat contribution ceremony held at Dewan Tun Dr Ismail, WTC Kuala Lumpur.
This event marked SLMT’s third zakat presentation of the year, as part of its RM1.59 million zakat allocation for 2025. A total of RM530,730 was presented to Pusat Pungutan Zakat – Majlis Agama Islam Wilayah Persekutuan (PPZ-MAIWP), underscoring SLMT’s continuous effort to supporting the underserved communities through purposeful and ethical financial contributions.
The event was graced by YB Senator Dato’ Setia Dr. Hj. Mohd Na’im Hj. Mokhtar, Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs), and Tn. Hj Syed Kamarulzaman Syed Kabeer, Chairman of MAIWP — signifying the importance of collaboration between corporate and religious institutions in driving impactful change. Representing SLMT at the ceremony were Head of Shariah Governance, Mohamad Saifuddin and Senior Manager, Ahmad Ekhwan.
Through ongoing partnerships with state Islamic councils, SLMT remains committed to ensuring its zakat reaches those who need it most — delivering not only financial support, but also compassion, dignity, and hope.
This event marked SLMT’s third zakat presentation of the year, as part of its RM1.59 million zakat allocation for 2025. A total of RM530,730 was presented to Pusat Pungutan Zakat – Majlis Agama Islam Wilayah Persekutuan (PPZ-MAIWP), underscoring SLMT’s continuous effort to supporting the underserved communities through purposeful and ethical financial contributions.
The event was graced by YB Senator Dato’ Setia Dr. Hj. Mohd Na’im Hj. Mokhtar, Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs), and Tn. Hj Syed Kamarulzaman Syed Kabeer, Chairman of MAIWP — signifying the importance of collaboration between corporate and religious institutions in driving impactful change. Representing SLMT at the ceremony were Head of Shariah Governance, Mohamad Saifuddin and Senior Manager, Ahmad Ekhwan.
Through ongoing partnerships with state Islamic councils, SLMT remains committed to ensuring its zakat reaches those who need it most — delivering not only financial support, but also compassion, dignity, and hope.
On 15 July 2025, Sun Life Malaysia hosted the Recycle-Lah: Kitar@Work, a sustainability and recycling awareness talk at Head Office - Mezzanine Floor. The event is part of our ongoing efforts to nurture sustainable habits among employees and reduce the company’s greenhouse gas emissions.
Ts. Ismi Azura Istear Khan from Alam Flora Environmental Solutions (AFES) led the two-hour session, which drew 65 Sun Lifers. The programme featured an educational talk, a recycling booth with examples of recyclables, and a fun word search game, followed by a networking lunch for participants.
The talk also marked the launch of the Recycle-Lah: Kitar@Work initiative — a broader engagement programme combining learning, hands-on activities, and employee participation to support Sun Life Malaysia’s sustainability journey and corporate responsibility goals.
Participants walked away with practical tips on waste management and conservation, with feedback highlighting the effectiveness of interactive and gamified learning in making sustainability relatable and actionable.
Ts. Ismi Azura Istear Khan from Alam Flora Environmental Solutions (AFES) led the two-hour session, which drew 65 Sun Lifers. The programme featured an educational talk, a recycling booth with examples of recyclables, and a fun word search game, followed by a networking lunch for participants.
The talk also marked the launch of the Recycle-Lah: Kitar@Work initiative — a broader engagement programme combining learning, hands-on activities, and employee participation to support Sun Life Malaysia’s sustainability journey and corporate responsibility goals.
Participants walked away with practical tips on waste management and conservation, with feedback highlighting the effectiveness of interactive and gamified learning in making sustainability relatable and actionable.
On 16 July 2025, Sun Life Malaysia hosted "Pemerkasaan Bahasa Melayu – Menelusuri Kalam, Menjernih Minda", a cultural engagement session in collaboration with Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka (DBP). Held at the Mezzanine Floor of our HQ office, the event welcomed 65 Sun Lifers for an afternoon of literary appreciation and language empowerment.
The session supported Bank Negara Malaysia’s efforts to strengthen the use of Bahasa Melayu and explored the role of literature in emotional healing and value-based storytelling. Dr. Kamariah Kamarudin, an esteemed writer and academic, delivered an inspiring talk on her writing journey and the power of language in shaping minds and communities.
The programme also featured a moving poetry song performance by Merah Malam and an engaging ‘Roda Kata’ word game led by DBP, sparking joy and interaction among participants. This initiative reflects Sun Life Malaysia’s ongoing support for cultural learning, national language appreciation, and meaningful employee engagement.
The session supported Bank Negara Malaysia’s efforts to strengthen the use of Bahasa Melayu and explored the role of literature in emotional healing and value-based storytelling. Dr. Kamariah Kamarudin, an esteemed writer and academic, delivered an inspiring talk on her writing journey and the power of language in shaping minds and communities.
The programme also featured a moving poetry song performance by Merah Malam and an engaging ‘Roda Kata’ word game led by DBP, sparking joy and interaction among participants. This initiative reflects Sun Life Malaysia’s ongoing support for cultural learning, national language appreciation, and meaningful employee engagement.
Sun Life Malaysia’s 2025 Financial Resilience Index, part of a regional survey led by Sun Life Asia, offers fresh insights into how individuals are coping with rising financial pressures. The study gathered responses from over 6,000 people across Malaysia, Hong Kong, the Philippines, Indonesia, Singapore, and Vietnam.
In Malaysia, the findings reveal that 92% of respondents are feeling the pressure of inflation, with 62% prioritising day-to-day expense management and 41% focusing on building emergency funds. These shifts signal a growing awareness of financial vulnerability and the need for better financial planning.
The survey also found that Gen Z Malaysians feel the least financially secure, and while many are actively seeking help, not everyone is turning to the right sources. On the other hand, the most financially resilient respondents were those who sought guidance from professional financial advisors, highlighting the long-term value of expert support.
These insights reinforce Sun Life Malaysia’s commitment to improving financial literacy and access to advice, enabling more Malaysians to take confident steps towards long-term financial well-being.
Learn more insights from the press release and our social media post here!
In Malaysia, the findings reveal that 92% of respondents are feeling the pressure of inflation, with 62% prioritising day-to-day expense management and 41% focusing on building emergency funds. These shifts signal a growing awareness of financial vulnerability and the need for better financial planning.
The survey also found that Gen Z Malaysians feel the least financially secure, and while many are actively seeking help, not everyone is turning to the right sources. On the other hand, the most financially resilient respondents were those who sought guidance from professional financial advisors, highlighting the long-term value of expert support.
These insights reinforce Sun Life Malaysia’s commitment to improving financial literacy and access to advice, enabling more Malaysians to take confident steps towards long-term financial well-being.
Learn more insights from the press release and our social media post here!