Friendship Without Boundaries

Organised by Student LIFE Department (SLE & Sports Unit)

In celebration of International Friendship Month, Student Leadership & Engagement and the Sports Unit under Student LIFE Department proudly continued to nurture friendship and unity within the Sunway community through its flagship initiative called as the Friendship Series 2025. This year’s celebration revolved around four (4) core themes – Culture, Art, Sport and Volunteerism, each highlighting a unique way friendships can grow, thrive and inspire connection among Sunway students.

The series began with Friendship Series #1: Friends Stick Together, a collaboration with the Sunway Arts and Crafts Club on June 25th, 2025. Centred on the theme of Art, the session gathered 53 students who explored their creativity by designing and personalizing their own stickers. This hands-on activity that encouraged self-expression and connection through shared creativity.

Next came Friendship Series #2: World Flavors – A Global Potluck, held on July 30th, 2025, at the Observation Deck. Featuring 12 international student communities, clubs & societies and a company partner, the event gathered over 400 attendees in a vibrant celebration of cultural diversity. Filled with food, games and performances, the potluck embodied Sunway’s global spirit – a day of laughter, learning and lasting friendships.

The celebration continued with Friendship Series #3: LOOK BACK took place on July 31st, 2025, at the Rooftop Terrace (Sunway College). Organised in collaboration with the Sunway University Anime Club and Sunway Film Society. The event featured a free screening of the anime film Look Back, exploring themes of creativity, friendship, and the lasting impact of shared experiences. With 80 participants, the screening offered students a refreshing escape from academic routines and an opportunity to bond through storytelling and art.

Friendship through service was highlighted in Friendship Series #4: Community Service Trip, held on September 27th, 2025, at the Valley of Hope, Sungai Buloh – Malaysia’s only leprosy settlement and a UNESCO World Heritage site. Forty (40) students participated in the trip, learning about the history of leprosy, interacting with the residents and celebrating the Mid-Autumn Festival together. This meaningful engagement not only strengthened friendships among Sunway students but also built lasting connections with the Valley of Hope community – proving that friendship knows no boundaries.

The series concluded with a high-energy finale, Friendship Series #5: Pickleball Jam, co-organised with the Sunway Pickleball Club on September 29th, 2025, at The Zone, Sunway University. Featuring 20 teams (80 participants) competing in mixed and men’s doubles, and supported by VIDA Malaysia and DINKY Malaysia, the event blended sport, music, and camaraderie. The Pickleball Jam was a smashing success and a night to remember filled with laughter, teamwork, and community spirit.

As the Malay proverb goes, 

“Tempat jatuh lagikan dikenang, inikan pula tempat bermain” 

“If one can remember a place of hardship, how could one forget a place filled with joy?” 

May this year’s Friendship Series 2025 continue to inspire meaningful connections and celebrate the true essence of friendship within the Sunway community.

Written by: 
Siti Hajar Mustafa