MMU, FINAS Seal MoU to Strengthen Malaysia’s Creative Film Ecosystem

A new collaboration between Multimedia University (MMU) and the National Film Development Corporation Malaysia (FINAS) is set to strengthen Malaysia’s creative film ecosystem, particularly in bridging academia and industry while nurturing future cinematic talents. The partnership was formalised through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at MMU Cyberjaya on 13 April 2026.

The pact was signed between Prof. Dato’ Dr. Mazliham Mohd Su’ud, President of MMU and Dato’ Azmir Saifuddin Mutalib, Chief Executive Officer of FINAS, where it was witnessed by Dato’ Hans Isaac, the Chairman of FINAS.

The MoU reflects a shared commitment to close the gap between academic learning and industry practice. Under this collaboration, FINAS will contribute to curriculum development, provide access to industry networks, and support knowledge transfer through the involvement of industry experts and resource sharing.

MMU will offer its academic expertise and research capabilities to support joint initiatives, while facilitating student and staff participation in FINAS programmes. The university will also provide campus facilities for collaborative activities, creating more opportunities for students to gain industry exposure and showcase their talents on broader platforms.

In addition, MMU will implement professional recognition through the Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL), enabling industry practitioners to obtain formal academic qualifications based on their experience. This collaboration is expected to further strengthen the national creative ecosystem while supporting the continued growth of Malaysia’s film and creative sector.

Also attending the ceremony were Prof. Ts. Dr. Lau Siong Hoe, Vice President of Market Exploration, Engagement & Touchpoint, Ts. Shahfeeq Jibin, Dean of Faculty of Cinematic Arts (FCA), Ms. Nadia Mahmud, Dean of Faculty of Creative Multimedia (FCM) and other MMU officers.