Multimedia University (MMU) is an award-winning university with a global outlook. It is a leading university in Malaysia and listed in global rankings namely QS World University Rankings 2023 and Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2023. One of their primary objectives is to be able to inspire and innovate. MMU prides itself on its unique diversity, hosting approximately 1,200 international students from 65 countries. Students have the opportunity to engage with cutting-edge technologies through collaborations with major ICT players such as ZTE, Huawei, Nokia, Intel, Microsoft, Cisco, Motorola, and others. The university also extends its academic reach through international linkages with universities like Northumbria University, Western Sydney University, University of Southern Queensland, Auckland University of Technology, Hull University, Manchester Metropolitan University, University of Essex, and more.

As an entrepreneurial university with industry-ready programs, MMU emphasises a well-rounded education that combines field-specific fundamentals with entrepreneurial skills relevant to various industries and job markets. Students benefit from industry collaboration through state-of-the-art labs established in partnership with companies like ZTE, HUAWEI, Microsoft, Intel, and others. The Entrepreneurship Development Centre (EDC) provides startup schemes, fostering an entrepreneurial mindset.

MMU has a unique niche as a research-led industry-driven university (RIU), MMU currently has the privilege of serving as one of the nation’s leading talent incubators. The university is dedicated to delivering an exceptional learning experience in a stimulating, supportive, and research-led environment. The industry-led curriculum ensures graduates acquire skills that are both enabling and encouraging.  The university takes immense pride in nurturing and growing students in the digital talent pipeline into competent and responsible members of the workforce, who collectively support both Telekom Malayasia’s and the nation’s growth areas. The 10 growth areas are Fixed Mobile Convergence (FMC)/Mobile Content Play, New Convergence growth, SME Digital Ecosystem, Cyber-Security, Smart Services Cloud, Submarine Cables, Content Delivery Network (CDN) and Data Centre.

Organising Committee

Dr. Mokhtaruddin Bin Ahmad, Dean,
Faculty of Applied Communication

Dr. Kavitha Balakrishnan, Deputy Dean,
Research and Industrial Collaboration