Spooky Funtober #2 - Spooktacular Workshop
Another Tuesday
evening with a spooky atmosphere. Following the Movie night, can it beat the
previous level of fear and fun? As the registration began, excited participants
filled with hopes of having a fun time started entering the room. Looking
around at the carefully prepared spooky decorations, you could feel the chills
down your spine. Or was it something else…?
Once everyone was seated,
excitement filled the room as the audience’s gaze brightened with expectations,
awaiting to uncover what activities were prepared for the event. The workshop
started with origami. Participants meticulously followed the example of the
SFPCS members. With nimble fingers along with a few tips and tricks, everyone
had a paper bat in their hands. You could hear them thinking: “Well, that’s a
good start”. However, it was just a warmup.
The following activity was not only fun, but also yummy! The time came for everyone to use their imagination and creativity in decorating cookies. Even though it was many students’ first time attending a DIY workshop, from spiders and webs to carved pumpkins and bats, even a Sanrio character – the creativity was blooming. With sparkling eyes concentrated on their craft, it’s clear the participants enjoyed cookie decorating the most.
The next activity soon followed without slowing down. Participants found their skills put up to the test to craft Halloween-themed keychains. Spooky, yet cute, a ghost with a pumpkin hat. What could symbolize Halloween better than that? Simple pipe cleaners came alive in hands of each and every participant. Some even added a cute blush on the ghost, which inevitably leads to several “Awww”s.
The workshop was not only an arts and crafts challenge, but also an excellent chance to enjoy the last of October and make new friends. Coming back from a week of semester break, we all needed a good start of the study week.
Most of the participants planned to keep the cookies and keychains to themselves, with a few saving it to share with their friends. When asked to rate the event, the answers ranged from 8 to 10 out of 10! Regarding the difficulty of activities, while some struggled with the origami it was considered easy for the most part. Many were eager to know more about SFPSC after the night and expressed high interest in joining future events.
The Spooktacular Workshop ended with our Chairs’ speech, which was wrapped up with a loud round of applause from the audience. Looking at the countless smiles, you could tell that everyone was satisfied. At the end of the day, participants’ expectations were fulfilled. They left with not only their handicrafts, but most importantly, the memories of a fun evening worth remembering.
Credits:
Alisa Hegay (WRITER)
Shanessa (REPORTER)
Yong Donzen (REPORTER)
Spooky Funtober #1 - Cinema Of Screams
And so the participants left the lecture hall, carrying contented hearts and eye-catching polaroids. Maybe all it takes to have a good time with strangers around the campus is a good horror movie with snacks. Conquering the fear they brought in, the audience finished the night with bright laughter instead.
Credits:
Yee Min Qi (WRITER)
Isabelle Ann (REPORTER)
August 2024 Intake Graduation
It has been a year since our dear August ‘24 seniors entered Sunway College’s Foundation Program, and now we’re watching them sign off the last day of their SFP journey– yes, this is SFP Graduation.
September 27th starts off with a beautiful morning as our graduates gather before the Jeffrey Cheah Hall, dressed to the nines and draped in iconic black graduation robes. Refreshments were provided at JC-1, with delectable finger foods such as curry puffs. As more and more students arrived, the foyer and green areas soon filled with bright smiles and camera flashes, each graduate eager to leave a memorable reminder of this day.
By 10AM, the seats were crowded with hundreds of graduates and their families and friends. The ceremony officially began with a welcome speech by Professor Sibrandes Poppema, the president and vice-chancellor of Sunway University. He congratulated the graduates and gave out the President’s Award to FIST’s Loo Ming Zhe and Tai Yunn Ru, along with FIA’s Chan Chee Ee, Chia Casmin, and Toh Rou Xuan. Immediately after, Lim Cindy from FI performed a stunning guzheng performance. 
The hall then filled with cheering as Academic Awards were then given to the cream of the crop with an impeccable 4.0 CGPA, High Achiever Awards to the high-flyers scoring above 3.90, Distinction to the diligent students holding CGPA of 3.70–3.89, and finally Merit for those with 3.50–3.69. RM13,000 and RM7000 scholarships would be given respectively to the awarded should they continue to study in Sunway as well. Lastly, Certificates of Completion were handed to each remaining graduate.
Valedictorian Kashveeny A/P Punniya Seelan then delivered a heartfelt speech thanking her brother, friends, and lecturers for the company they kept and for enabling her to push for greater heights. This was followed by a special performance by the SFP music students, who performed a band duet of One Direction’s Night Changes.
Finally, Director of the Sunway Foundation Programme Suzana Ahmad Ramli thanked each graduate and attendees of the graduation, wishing the former a successful road ahead as they advance in their studies. The event was wrapped up with a thoughtful video displaying all of August intake’s past events, made by the SFP Student Committee.
As the rain descended, so ended a year full of memories. Be they joyful or weary, it’s certain that they’ve shaped our graduates into who they are today. These experiences shall be their stepping stones as they venture on towards university life. Congratulations, August 2024, and happy graduation!
Credits: Yunn Qii (WRITER)
August Spirit Week 2025
The Student Foundation Program Student Committee has recently welcomed the August 2025 foundation intake students to Sunway College during their orientation. As the freshmen started their new chapter in their lives, the SFPSC kick-started their first event in the Sunway Foundation Programme – Spirit Week! On 8th to 12th September 2025, Fonzies are to wear different themed shirts each day to celebrate unity and diversity. This event was packed with various creative and eye-catching outfit combos.
Each day of the week was given a different theme to dress up in. These were the themes of each day throughout spirit week:
Monday (8/9) - Pajamas Day
Tuesday (9/9) - Old Money Day
Wednesday (10/9) - Pink Day
Thursday (11/9) - Favourite Character Day
Friday (22/9) - Childhood Throwback Day
On the first day of the event, students had to dress up in their pajamas, simple as that. This day was a lucky day for students running late for college, as they could come straight to class without changing. The SFP turned into one big comfy slumber party. Students dressed up with fluffy socks, oversized tees, and experienced a day fighting a constant battle of not dozing off in class.
The next day, students took a step back in time and dress up in the theme of old money. This day brought back the nostalgic formality straight off the runway. This theme reflects sophisticated elegance and the understated luxury associated with generational wealth. From timeless blazers to vintage oxfords, the old money theme never goes out of fashion. Many students dressed up in the main colours of white, brown, black, and beige that day, honouring the classics.
On the third day, pink was the word to go. Whether it was pastel sweet or bold and loud, students ruled the day with pink (just like the Mean Girls), some including unique spins to their dress-up. One of them even doubled down with the pink by having their stationery, water bottles, and other items pink; it’s just pink everywhere!
The following day was an exciting one, as it was favourite character day. Students stepped into the shoes of their favourite characters that inspired them, whether they come from anime, movies, games, and more. The highlights of this day were from Alvin and the Chipmunks to Snoopy the dog. One of the coolest character dress-ups was when someone dressed up as David Martinez from Cyberpunk Edgerunners.
The finale of Spirit Week ended with childhood throwback day. This day was filled with sentiment, as students dressed up in anything that reminded them of their childhood. It was interesting and memorable to witness the nostalgia of others and see what had shaped them in the past. From Minecraft to a previous Chinese school, the whole day was just a trip down memory lane.
Throughout the whole week, the creativity and fashion of the foundation students was a spectacular sight to see and witness. The students who participated in this event showcased great creativity in their fashion and took the chance to display their true selves via clothing. This introduction of our first event for the August foundation program students of 2025 was a great success in jump-starting the college life for them, turning what could've been a dull week into a brighter, memorable time.
Credits:
Isaac Tang (WRITER)
August Orientation 2025
The last winds of August herald a new harvest – this time, with a gigantic yield! The latest intake for the Sunway Foundation Program have begun their first foray into Sunway College, beginning with none other than student orientation. Hosted by the SFP teachers, student committee, and aided by countless volunteers from SFP+ to the Sunway WeCare programme, the three-day-long orientation promises the warmest welcome to our freshmen.
On the first day, it’s quite the impressive view for the morning horde to see hundreds of the new students lining up for registration. Hailing from all over the country and even the world, they’re soon led to JC Hall for a quick Ice-breaking session to get the ball rolling. The teachers started with a bang with Sunway Party, which connected to the next game hosted by the SFPSC alongside SFP+ volunteers. Music kept the energy high, and chatter filled the hall brightly. After that, Prof. Dato’ Elizabeth Lee welcomed every student with a speech, urging them to make Sunway their new home away from home.
The SFP+ and SFPSC volunteers later reflected that the biggest challenge was the surprising number of students, as most had not expected this amount. However, they all found it a satisfying experience, with most commenting that they had learned a lot, especially regarding leading and communicating with others.
On the second day, the Student Committee held the stage for a presentation promoting the committee itself, detailing its departments and duties to an attentive audience. SFP-themed Merch, being customisable keychains and a T-shirt, was an absolute hit – the most sold in the last few years! It’s a great haul for the treasury department for sure.
Lastly, SFPSC and a few student volunteers from Jan and April intakes led the fresh new Fonzies on a guided tour around campus. From JC Hall to the university building and down to the college labs, the main facilities any foundation student should know are ticked off one after another.With the Orientation wrapping up, let’s hear a little from the protagonists themselves. The August freshmen expressed that they found the event tiring but informational and fun. They were also happy to add that their seniors and lecturers were friendly and approachable. Overall, a winning event for both sides. To our new friends, once again, welcome to Sunway Foundation!
Credits:
Yunn Qii (WRITER)
Isaac Tang (REPORTER)
Lee Harn (REPORTER)
Jing Xuan (REPORTER)
Battle of the Bands
There’s something sweet about watching passionate music lovers team up to form bands. Nearly every band you know and love had humble beginnings, whether it be in a garage, or a comment section. Battle of the Bands 2025 was a stepping stone for these groups to show off their talent on stage. It wasn’t about perfection. It was about people, some who met weeks ago, some who’ve played for years, coming together to make music that meant something.
From the start, the energy was real. Our emcees, Kashveeny and Bernice brought charisma and enthusiasm, which kept the crowd hooked without overdoing it. Opened with a heartfelt speech by the Sunway Foundation Programme’s Director and fellow rock music lover, Ms. Suzana. Followed by a speech by the chairman Seemar, who opened with a simple but clear message: this isn’t just about who wins. It’s about expression, risk, and doing something that matters.
And that’s exactly what every band on stage did.
Batu-Batu kicked things off with Michael Jackson’s iconic Billie Jean (yes, including the dance moves and MJ’s HeeHee) and Green Day’s Basket Case led by Lee Hong which made us believe that Billie Joe Armstrong was on stage. They were strangers once, thrown together by chance, but they’ve since carved out real chemistry from chaos. Their performance was genuine, raw, and faithful to the original artist’s rendition. Some concertgoers in the crowd felt as if the King of Pop himself was there in JC1.
Then came Sunway Goreng Tambah Monash, a band barely a week old, formed on a whim. But you wouldn’t know it from the way Sarah powered through Paramore’s This Is Why, or how Tommo owned Foo Fighters’ most beloved song by all generations, Evermore. SGTM managed to capture Paramore’s Pop Punk aesthetic, while having the flexibility and range to match Foo Fighters’ more Post-Grunge sound.
Moving on, Garlichead, formed last-minute out of pure spontaneity, leaned into their chaotic beginnings and delivered a set that was unpredictable in the best way. Winning the crowds heart with a song named Bad from a Korean band, Wave to Earth and Tell Me Why by J Shean, Garlichead did a spectacular job at performing that night.
Next, No Jamz, with Alex Croft’s beautiful voice on vocals, broke genre boundaries. They blended cultures and sounds, from Dumdum by Jeff Satur to Menghapuskan Jejakmu by Peterpan and it definitely worked. Their music felt real, as a result from the energy within the crowd and the band’s performance.
During the short intermission, special guest band, Milo Ais Gao Gao took the stage. This wasn’t just a guest performance, it was a showcase. Born out of a CMAT final-year project, Milo Ais Gao GAO’s 12-piece lineup delivered a full-stage experience that showed just how far passion and practice can go.
Unruly Posers followed with shoegaze-grunge fusion that felt both nostalgic and new. Radiohead, Nirvana, and Smashing Pumpkins influences ran deep, but their voice was their own with no imitations here, just heavy emotion and fearless distortion.
Haywire brought that school-stage fire. Driven by Cobain-style grit, and with Beanz by Kurt Cobain being their musical muse, they played like a band that just wanted to have fun and play loud, and that’s exactly what they did.
Then came Asri, a group of strangers turned bandmates, delivering a classical twist on the usual BOTB lineup. Their version of Skyfall was stunning. Shanessa’s vocals, enchanted with violin and keyboard support, brought a haunting calm to a mostly rock-fueled night.
The Pisang Gorengs, crowd favorites and experienced performers, played Green Day and Lake Street Dive with soul and precision. Ryan Gerald’s stage presence stood out so strongly, he walked away with Rockstar of the Night.
Finally, The Unlimited closed the show with Broadway hits, and left everyone speechless. Their lead singer nailed the Defying Gravity high note, channeling Cynthia Erivo and Idina Menzel’s powerful vocals as Elphaba. It truly made the audience feel as if they were watching both Wicked on Broadway and on the movie screen. The harmonies, especially from the keyboardist-turned-Glinda, blended perfectly with the three backup vocalists. The set was musical, theatrical, and completely captivating. They weren’t just performing; they were telling a story, and that’s what won them the championship.
Open Mic performances brought unexpected joy with Amanda’s show stopping rapping skills combined with Mervin’s impressive beatboxing skills, it gave a performance that was bold and clean. Additionally, Ms. Suzana’s rendition of Pupus by Dewa 19 was simple, emotional, and deeply appreciated. She didn’t just sing,but too, she connected with the audience.
This year’s successful Battle of the Bands wasn’t just a music competition. It was a reminder that beginnings don’t have to be perfect, that chaos can create magic, and that music is still one of the most honest ways to connect people together, with all the audiences agreeing that the event was above satisfactory with all of them being at the edge of their seats.
Winners Recap
• Rockstar of the Night: Ryan Gerald (The Pisang Gorengs)
• 3rd Place: Batu-Batu & The Pisang Gorengs
• 2nd Place: Sunway Goreng Tambah Monash & Unruly Posers
• Champion: The Unlimited
Rock & Bowl
On February 28, 2025, SFPSC hosted Rock & Bowl, bringing 45 students together at Sunway Pyramid MegaLanes for a casual yet exciting night of bowling. The lanes were packed, but the atmosphere was the perfect mix of chill and high-energy. Everyone was just there to have a good time, whether they were bowling pros or just there for the laughs.
This wasn’t a serious tournament, just pure fun. Some players were going for crazy trick shots, attempting between-the-legs rolls, wild spins, and no-look throws. Some worked, some didn’t, but every attempt was met with cheers or laughter. The most unreal moment of the night? One guy hit four strikes in a row. The entire place erupted, people were screaming, hyping him up like he was an NBA player sinking a game-winning shot. Even those in other lanes stopped to watch, and for a moment, it felt like we were witnessing bowling greatness.
Of course, no event is complete without a little competition. Challenges like scoring 130 points, getting three strikes, or landing three spares gave participants a chance to win some cool prizes – metal badges, keychains, and canvas bags. The winners were all smiles, proudly showing off their prizes like championship trophies. Meanwhile, the rest of us were already thinking, Alright, next time, we’re coming for those prizes.
The classic bowling alley playlist set the tone for the night. Nothing we picked, just the usual energetic tracks that kept the mood lively. And let’s be real, screaming after a strike was mandatory. Whether it was a perfect shot or a lucky bounce, if the pins went down, the reactions went way up.
And of course, bowling makes you hungry. Luckily, being in Sunway Pyramid meant food was just a few steps away. Some of us wandered through the mall, grabbing snacks from food stalls, while others went straight to a mamak outside for some well-earned late-night eats. A few were still talking about their best shots of the night, convinced they had somehow unlocked hidden bowling talent.
At the end of the night, Rock & Bowl was exactly what it needed to be – fun, laid-back, and full of unforgettable moments. Whether you came for the game, the prizes, or just to vibe with friends, it was a night of bowling, laughter, and unexpected skills.