The Game Development industry sees a great opportunity and demand for skillful and creative talents in the upcoming future. The young generation these days, has what it takes to push and generate ideas on the gaming industry here in Malaysia. Recently, KDU University College has been given the green light by PEMANDU's Education National Key Results Area (NKEA) Steering Committee for the establishment of MyGameDev2020, as an Entry Point under the Economic Transformation Programme (ETP). The event took place at KDU University College, Damansara Jaya campus on 24th April 2012.
From left: Mr.Nicholas Shariff Collins (Head of Business, Codemasters Studios), YB Senator Dato' Seri Idris Jala (Minister in Prime Minister's Deparment & CEO of PEMANDU), and Ms.Patricia Chua (Special Projects Director, KDU University College)
KDU is looking forward to a significant growth and role in building the Game Development Industry in Malaysia. With this official launch of MyGameDev2020, it is hoped that the Entry Point Project will enable Malaysia to become a leading Game Development centre in the region with a firm reputation as a creator of high quality, creative talents and content. KDU also aims to produce creative and potential individuals thus, creating an attractive package for foreign game developers and investors; and an incubation and support hub for independent game developers.
Spearheaded by KDU University College, the Game Development cluster committee also includes panel members currently comprising of Multimedia Development Corporation (MDeC), MOL AccessPortal, Codemasters Studios, Streamline Studios, the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA), Multimedia University, The One Academy of Communication Design and the International Game Developers Association (IGDA).
Dr.Tan Hui Leng (Deputy Vice Chancellor, KDU)
"Electronic Games is one of the fastest growing industries in the world and the number of people playing games is growing exponentially due to casual games and better user interfaces. With more and more consumers picking up a controller these days, the video game industry shows no signs of slowing down. Electronic games is clearly going to outpace almost every other form of entertainment, movies and music included. With this project initiative, it enables Malaysia to become a leading talent provider to spearhead the region's Game Development Centre. Stay in the game with us at KDU!" said Dr.Tan.
Yang Berhormat Senator Dato' Sri Idris Jala (PEMANDU Chief Executive Officer and Minister in Prime Minister's Department), who also officiated the event.
Mr.Nicholas Shariff Collins (Codemasters Studios' Head of Business)
The ceremony also saw the official handover of the Memorandum of Understanding between KDU University College and Codemasters Studios, which was signed last month.
KDU recognizes the need to integrate and diminish the gap between industry requirements, practice and technology and academic delivery. We acknowledge the demand and are ready to play a pivotal role in this shift through a close-working relationship between KDU and partners. Together we can help drive Malaysia to become an international education hub and a producer of first world talent. The Entry Point Project is also in line with the government's ambition of making Malaysia the regional hub for education.
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