C for Collaboration
Industry-academia collaboration has increasingly become a cornerstone of education. As the industry undergoes dynamic transformations, real-time knowledge sharing can enhance educational relevance and bridge the industry-academia gap. Cross-disciplinary collaboration enables institutions to foster creativity, innovation, and problem-solving skills, thereby better serving their students and communities. Multimedia University (MMU), Malaysia, has recently set a great example of “taking knowledge faster” to academia.
MMU recently launched a program called "Navigating the Digital Frontier for Smart Government" in collaboration with ZTE Corporation, a leading global provider of integrated information and communication technology solutions. The institution has designed this upskilling program to equip participants with essential skills and knowledge crucial for navigating the digital age. Most importantly, these participants will be under the sponsorship of the Public Service Department of Malaysia.
The program will be conducted in two phases. While the first phase will be a rigorous one-month preparation session at MMU to establish a solid foundation in digital technologies and their applications in governance, the second phase will have a transformative five-month industry attachment in China, facilitated by ZTE and MMU Subject Matter Experts. Prof. Dato' Dr. Mazliham Mohd Su'ud, President of Multimedia University, said, "MMU is honored to collaborate on this program, aligning with the prime minister's vision to invest in local talent development for specialized overseas courses instead of spending billions of ringgits allocated to consultant agencies.” The first edition of the program started in May 2024 and is targeted to end in November 2024. We are glad to present our yearly special issue dedicated to the reputed alumni of Multimedia University. Do let us know your thoughts.