July 2011

Sunway College Residence, a student hostel, is constructed by Sunway College Johor Bahru (SYCJB) to cope with the rising demand for accommodation as the College’s population increases.

“Creating a ‘home away from home’ living environment, the 4-storey hostel which is located within the campus is built based on the concept of promoting social interaction among students in a learning environment,” said College principal, Mrs Hor Poh Choo.

Hor added that the hostel building is designed to provide a safe, comfortable and conducive living environment for students while pursuing their studies at the College. 

The hostel can accommodate 480 students and a piazza is built between the blocks to create a relaxed atmosphere within the hostel.

The hostel has a total of 68 units with 6 different layouts and there are 2 to 4 bedrooms in each unit which can accommodate 4 to 8 residents. All units are fully furnished. Other amenities such as surau, study room and multi-purpose hall are located on the ground floor. The building is fully air-conditioned and launderette services are available for the convenience of the residents. Free WiFi internet service is also provided.

“Besides the 24-hour presence of our Sunway Auxiliary Police and security personnels, we have also installed an effective network of CCTV in the hostel as we place utmost importance on residents’ safety,” said Hor.

“With all these safety measures in place, I know my parents’ minds are at ease,” said 18-year old resident Melissa Lawson from the A-Level programme who chose to live in the hostel even though her family is in JB because she wants to learn to be independent.

21-year old Australian Matriculation (AUSMAT) student Gan Hwa Xiang from Singapore said, “I’m a futsal coach for the College’s Futsal Club and I stay back most days to train the players. Staying in the hostel saves me a lot of time commuting as I still need to revise my studies at night.”

Lim Lisa, a 17-year old student from Kluang who is joining the Diploma in Hotel Management  programme in August said the hostel is one of the deciding factors she chose to study in the College.

“Amenities such as clinic, bank and food outlets are easily and conveniently available in the vicinity of the hostel. Furthermore, there is also a shopping mall nearby where I can hang out with my friends,” said Lim.

Sunway College Residence is now available for booking

                 Melissa Lawson of A-Levels                                                               Gan Hwa Xiang of AUSMAT