Soapful is Sunway Hotels & Resorts’ sustainable initiative that repurposes used soap bars from all our hotels. We work with a certified soap maker to sterilise and repurpose each soap bar. We then distribute them to the beneficiaries for their personal use, and to be sold as part of their respective social enterprise programmes at charity sales, community markets and other social platforms. Soapful was officially launched by His Royal Highness Tengku Amir Shah Ibni Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah Alhaj, the Crown Prince of Selangor on 5 December 2018. Soapful is a collaboration with project partners Ecolab Sdn Bhd, Kinder Soaps Sdn Bhd and the Selangor Youth Community (SAY).

Electricity usage is one of the highest operating expenses of the hotel industry. An average of 90% of wasted electricity results from poorly optimised temperature control.  Each Sunway Hotels & Resorts property manages and monitors temperature control by raising the chiller setting from 6°C to 8°C, lift landing FCU setting from 20°C to 23°C, guestroom corridor FCU setting from 21°C to 25°C and guestroom air-conditioning pre-cool setting from 23°C to 25°C.

The Sunway #ZEROFOODWASTAGE initiative is a collaboration with Kechara Soup Kitchen Society since 2017 where surplus food from the buffets served at the hotel are given to Kechara Soup Kitchen Society, which are then distributed to help feed the homeless and urban poor in Malaysia. 

In May 2019, Sunway Hotels & Resorts, located in the Klang Valley, began its collaboration with Kloth Malaysia, a social enterprise that gives new life to used clothes and linen. As textile waste decompose in landfills, it releases methane, a harmful greenhouse gas that is a significant contributor to global warming. Dyes and chemicals present in fabric can leach into the soil, contaminating our rivers, waterways and possibly water used for our personal consumption. Kloth distributes the good-conditioned fabrics to bundle shops and those in need, while suitable and sizeable fabrics are cut up to make industrial cleaning cloth. The rest of the unwanted fabrics are reengineered to fuel cement kiln. 

Sunway Hotels & Resorts partners with FatHopes Energy for the recycling of our used cooking oil into biodiesel. Without improper collection, fats, oil and grease goes right down the drain, which can clog sewage lines due to the build-up of fats. Through this sustainability initiative, more than fifty percent (50%) of the participating Sunway Hotels’ used cooking oil is recycled and collected by FatHopes Energy on a weekly basis at the hotels’ respective collection centres to be converted into biodiesel. FatHopes Energy is a multi-faceted business that was established in 2010 with the primary focus of developing sustainable fats, oils and grease solutions for the primary purpose of advanced biofuel production.

Sunway Resort (formerly known as Sunway Resort Hotel & Spa) helps ease the issue of food waste in Malaysia with the help of an on-site compost machine. The compost can be used as soil conditioners which is used prior to planting, giving substantial yield increase particularly when compared with poor soils. Currently, the hotel’s compost was launched in the year 2020 and is used around Sunway City’s landscape with further plans for distribution and utilisation. 

On 18 March 2019, Sunway Hotels & Resorts moved away from single-use plastic straws and began offering only sugarcane straws to guests who therefore requests for one as a move towards protecting our oceans and the life within. Aligning with Malaysia’s Roadmap Towards Zero Single Use Plastics 2018 – 2030, Sunway Hotels & Resorts is working towards phasing out single-use items within the hotels’ operations by replacing selected items with greener or more environmentally-friendly options. 

As part of our commitment to the local and global environment, we use only organic, chemical-free skincare products at The Banjaran. We also implement a strict policy on the use of single-use plastic and ensure that ceramic containers are used wherever possible. Throughout the resort, water and energy conservation is key, with the latest technology utilised, such as manual irrigation, low-usage water systems and the use of energy-efficient light bulbs. Waste management systems also ensure that various waste products such as paper, plastic, metal, glass, kitchen waste, garden waste and toxic waste are properly separated and recycled, while our onsite composting facility transforms waste into natural fertilisers.

At The Banjaran, sustainability is at the heart of everything we do. Our ever-evolving onsite organic gardens now span almost 100 square metres and we grow as much of our own produce as possible. Chef Boon carefully selects the products, including local herbs, native vegetables and fresh vegetables, which are then used to create indulgent dishes in each of our restaurants. We also want our guests to be part of the experience and appreciate the value of sustainable farming, which is why we invite you to harvest your own produce for lunch and dinner during a stay at The Banjaran.

We respect our surrounding topography, preserving many natural elements and incorporating them into the design, including water bodies, landscape and vegetation, as well as the caves. Each villa embraces traditional architectural to promote natural ventilation and solar control, while locally-procured construction materials are used where possible. Our eco-chic interiors, meanwhile, take advantage of recycled wood, deadwood, and driftwood, creating a seamless connection with nature.

We have ample parking space and we provide BMW i charging facilities at The Banjaran for your convenience.

Designed to be ergonomic and produced with high-quality green materials. Certified to international standards for safe and reliable charging.

If you prefer travelling around Ipoh in your own vehicle, you can simply park at our retreat during your stay.