PETALING JAYA: First City University College hosted its annual ESG Day 2025 under the theme “From Campus to Community: Empowering Students Through ESG Action.” The event brought together students, academics and industry leaders to demonstrate how sustainability values can move from classroom learning into real-world practice, here, Wednesday.
Opening the programme, Head of the Student Services Department, Mr Weladavi Acharige Rahula, said “ESG Day 2025 was about turning awareness into action. From the industry forum to the pledge wall and student-led projects, this was a chance for our community to see how ESG principles can be lived out not only in industry but also in daily life. Even small efforts, whether reducing waste, conserving resources or creating innovative solutions, can collectively make a real difference.”Deputy Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr Hing Hiang Lian, in his address, reaffirmed First City University College’s commitment to embedding sustainability and innovation into both education and community life.
One of the main features of the event was the ESG Industry Forum, “Driving ESG Sustainability from Classroom to Real World Impact,” which featured Juliana Nordin of the Animal Neighbours Project, Nisha T Jayagopal of the food-waste reduction app Savor Upp, and Bryan Paul of ESG Malaysia. The panel explored themes of urban conservation, reducing food waste through innovation, and the importance of practical ESG strategies. The session gave students valuable insights into how sustainability is being applied across sectors in Malaysia today.
Booths across the campus showcased ESG-driven projects and activities from both within and beyond the university. Technology students demonstrated innovations including a fall detection system and energy harvesting models, while Design students explored sustainable fashion and cultural heritage preservation. Business students invited visitors to plant seeds in mini pots as a step towards greener habits, while Mass Communication students created games that raised recycling awareness and rewarded winners with wooden cutlery to promote eco-friendly lifestyles.
External organisations also enriched the event with exhibitions on wildlife conservation, food-waste reduction and renewable energy solutions, providing students with real examples of sustainability initiatives already making an impact in Malaysian communities.
Students found the event both practical and inspiring. Ho Khai Feng, from the Foundation in Business Administration programme, who operated the seed-planting booth, said “At our booth we taught people how to plant flowers. It was a simple but meaningful way to encourage green living.” Similarly, Diploma in Mass Communication student Raufa Majid, whose team ran the recycling awareness booth, added “We designed activities to show how countries approach sustainability and recycling. Winners received wooden cutlery to remind them that everyday choices can be eco-friendly.”Through ESG Day 2025, First City University College reaffirmed its role as an institution committed to producing graduates who are not only industry-ready but also socially responsible and sustainability-driven.
Opening the programme, Head of the Student Services Department, Mr Weladavi Acharige Rahula, said “ESG Day 2025 was about turning awareness into action. From the industry forum to the pledge wall and student-led projects, this was a chance for our community to see how ESG principles can be lived out not only in industry but also in daily life. Even small efforts, whether reducing waste, conserving resources or creating innovative solutions, can collectively make a real difference.”Deputy Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr Hing Hiang Lian, in his address, reaffirmed First City University College’s commitment to embedding sustainability and innovation into both education and community life.
One of the main features of the event was the ESG Industry Forum, “Driving ESG Sustainability from Classroom to Real World Impact,” which featured Juliana Nordin of the Animal Neighbours Project, Nisha T Jayagopal of the food-waste reduction app Savor Upp, and Bryan Paul of ESG Malaysia. The panel explored themes of urban conservation, reducing food waste through innovation, and the importance of practical ESG strategies. The session gave students valuable insights into how sustainability is being applied across sectors in Malaysia today.
Booths across the campus showcased ESG-driven projects and activities from both within and beyond the university. Technology students demonstrated innovations including a fall detection system and energy harvesting models, while Design students explored sustainable fashion and cultural heritage preservation. Business students invited visitors to plant seeds in mini pots as a step towards greener habits, while Mass Communication students created games that raised recycling awareness and rewarded winners with wooden cutlery to promote eco-friendly lifestyles.
External organisations also enriched the event with exhibitions on wildlife conservation, food-waste reduction and renewable energy solutions, providing students with real examples of sustainability initiatives already making an impact in Malaysian communities.
Students found the event both practical and inspiring. Ho Khai Feng, from the Foundation in Business Administration programme, who operated the seed-planting booth, said “At our booth we taught people how to plant flowers. It was a simple but meaningful way to encourage green living.” Similarly, Diploma in Mass Communication student Raufa Majid, whose team ran the recycling awareness booth, added “We designed activities to show how countries approach sustainability and recycling. Winners received wooden cutlery to remind them that everyday choices can be eco-friendly.”Through ESG Day 2025, First City University College reaffirmed its role as an institution committed to producing graduates who are not only industry-ready but also socially responsible and sustainability-driven.
