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Issue no. 4 | 2022

OLM Asia visit the Department of Media and
Communication Studies, FASS

The Department of Media and Communication Studies By Assoc Prof Dr. Md Azalanshah Md Syed
welcomed a visit from OLM Asia – a newly established
branch of Japanese animation house from Cyberjaya. OLM
Asia, the first Malaysian 2D animation studio, was founded
in 2017 and is best known for its work on hit anime
television series such as “Pokémon the Series: Sun &
Moon” and “Beyblade Burst Turbo”.

Their Human Resource Manager, Ms Nor Zuleeyana
Osman, and Recruitment Unit Officer, Mr Riezman Harris, First year student with OLM speaker and staff
who led the visit, were eager to explore future can be explored, particularly in the interest of internship
collaborations in the 2D animation industry and VFX (visual placements and freelance work, during the dialogue
effects). Mr Mohammad Shafiq bin Md Shawal - OLM Asia session. The students, all of whom enrolled in the
Animation supervisor – briefed the first year students of the Introduction to Media Design module, enjoyed the talk,
Bachelor of Media Studies (2U2i) on the development of which they found to be interesting and informative.
2D animation and VFX; as well as the opportunities that

Universiti Malaya and Burapha University

Signed the MoU and MoA

The signing of the MoU and MoA between Universiti
Malaya (UM) and Burapha University, Thailand is a
milestone in the development of academic collaboration
between the two countries. This agreement will provide a
platform for the exchange of students, faculty, and
knowledge between the two universities. It will also
facilitate the sharing of resources, research, and expertise,
and promote the development of new educational
opportunities. The signing of this agreement is a testament
to the commitment of both universities to strengthening
the ties between Malaysia and Thailand. It is also a
recognition of the importance of international
collaboration in the advancement of higher education.
UM delegates along with BU members who attended the signing
The agreement was signed by Datuk Professor Dr. Danny ceremony.
Wong Tze Ken, Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Social The agreement is part of a larger initiative by Universiti
Sciences, Universiti Malaya who represented the Vice- Malaya and Burapha University to promote academic
Chancellor, Universiti Malaya and Professor Dr. Watcharin exchange and collaboration between the two institutions
Gasaluck, President of Burapha University in a ceremony and is expected to further benefit both universities, as well
held at the Burapha University campus in Bangsaen, as the students and staff who will be able to take part in
Thailand on 30 November 2022. the exchange programmes. It is hoped that the agreement
will lead to increased collaboration between the two
The agreement will allow students from both universities universities and will help to promote the exchange of ideas
to study in each other’s countries for a period of one to two and knowledge between the two countries.
semesters. During this period, students will be able to take
part in exchange programmes, such as internships, Also, in attendance representing Universiti Malaya were
research projects, and language courses. The agreement Professor Dr. Siti Nursheena, Director of International
also allows for the exchange of academic staff and Relations Centre, Mdm. Vigneshree King, Head of Global
researchers, as well as the sharing of resources and Enrichment and Mobility, and Mr Ahmad Hilmi, Senior
materials. Assistant Registrar.
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