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#TECH: Uplifting Malaysian gaming industry

KUALA LUMPUR: Southeast Asia Game Developers Conference, Level Up KL 2022, continues to create a conducive, inclusive and globally competitive digital content ecosystem for Malaysia.

While reflecting the Government's aim in catalysing the gaming industry, it also creates a platform for the community to interact, learn and share game development knowledge.

Organised by the Malaysian Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC), the physical event was attended by 1,500 participants, 80 speakers, and over 100 exhibitors from across the globe.

Communications and Multimedia minister, Tan Sri Annuar Musa said LEVEL UP KL 2022 is its commitment in establishing and empowering Malaysia to become a world-class gaming ecosystem in Southeast Asia.

"Level Up KL showcases the breadth of talents in Malaysia's gaming industry to international players. Hence, creating opportunities for partnerships and future investments from the region," he said.

Meanwhile, MDEC's chief executive officer, Ts Mahadhir Aziz said Level Up KL is aligned with a national strategic initiative, Malaysia Digital (MD), to encourage and attract companies, talents and investments while enabling Malaysians business and Rakyat to play a part in the global digital economy.

"The Level Up KL, which is in its eight-year running, puts local businesses and talent on a global level by attracting industry players with its thought-leadership keynotes, high-level panel discussions, and exciting collaborations," he said.

This year, MDEC will sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Nine66 to explore and promote game development collaboration between Malaysia and Saudi Arabia.

This includes providing internship opportunities for local talent to gain skills in their global work exposure.

Besides that, MDEC will also be signing with Magnus Games studio to promote Metaverse initiative and projects.

Their collaboration is also for the Malaysia Digital Content Festival 2022 (MYDCF) to support MYDCF's metaverse platform.

MDEC will sign a MoU with SEA Gamer Mall (SEAGM) to launch the Malaysia Game Fest (MGF) to promote game products and increase IP commercialisation from October till December 2022.

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