Creative Content
MDeC’s Kamil Othman helms Finas, industry hopes raised
Finas’ appointment of ex-MDeC VP Kamil Othman as its Director General has raised hopes for the creative content sector, writes Karamjit Singh.
MDeC’s APICTA still lacks commercial ‘oomph’
DNA founder Karamjit Singh doubts that MDeC’s MSC Malaysia APICTA awards, 15 years on, give their winners a commercial boost, but he does offer a suggestion.
PM Najib announces more Digital Malaysia initiatives
Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak has announced new Digital Malaysia initiatives to further extend the benefits of the ‘digital economy’ to the Bottom 40% of the income pyramid (B40) and to deepen the economic impact of niche segments.
Budget 2015: Research incentives, goodies for startups
Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak tabled his Budget 2015 proposal in Parliament today (Oct 10), where he announced human capital development and entrepreneurship as one of seven core strategies to move the country forward.
More funds for creative content creators via MSC Malaysia IPCC 2014
Multimedia Development Corporation (MDeC) said there will be more incentives and grants available for its 9th MSC Malaysia Intellectual Property Creators Challenge (IPCC) competition, kicked off on Aug 1 and ends Sept 30.
Yasmin’s key challenges at MDeC
What will be Yasmin Mahmood’s top challenges at MDeC? TeAM and Postam weigh in with their thoughts, Karamjit Singh reports.
Astro Productions and Pinewood Iskandar Malaysia Studios in pact
Astro Productions Sdn Bhd (APSB) and Iskandar Malaysia Studios Sdn Bhd (IMS) are collaborating to offer what they said are world-class integrated television content production services at Pinewood Iskandar Malaysia Studios (PIMS).
New challenges for mobile game developers, says association
The mobile games market is getting more competitive and it is becoming harder to self-publish such games, said the Malaysian Mobile Content Provider Association (MMCP).
MDeC: 3% revenue growth ‘high’ when seen in context (Updated)
In his last press conference as MDeC CEO, Badlisham Ghazali expresses confidence that its strategy of quality growth is the right one for Malaysia.
Digital animation survivor Inspidea gears for rapid growth
12 years on, cash-rich Inspidea is primed for rapid growth with the support of various government initiatives and its own track record.
