On 17 August 2023, Multimedia University (MMU) and Datasonic Group Berhad formalised the cooperation and collaboration through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signing ceremony in Kuala Lumpur. The pact was signed by Prof. Dato’ Dr. Mazliham Mohd Su’ud, President / Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of MMU and Datuk Abu Hanifah Noordin, President/ CEO of Datasonic Group Berhad, witnessed by Prof. Ir. Dr. Wong Hin Yong, Vice President of Academic and Innovative Learning (AIR) and Mr. Chia Kok Khuang, Executive Director of Datasonic.
This alliance provides opportunities for both institutions to share their experiences, technologies, and resources to promote academic excellence and research initiatives. Under the MoU, MMU and Datasonic would implement educational and research cooperation programmes including the establishment of a Metaverse R&D Lab at MMU, the formation of joint group in Digital ID, AI & Metaverse, internship & career opportunities, financial assistance, upskilling and reskilling programme and other collaborative engagements that would benefit both parties. In March 2023, a delegation from Datasonic made a visit to MMU Land Cyberjaya campus to explore the possible collaboration that could be achieved.
