A groundbreaking project led by Ts. Dendi Permadi from the Faculty of Creative Multimedia (FCM), titled聽鈥淚mmersive VR Painting Art Experience: Johor Through the Eyes of an Artist,鈥聽was exhibited at the recent Putrajaya Festival of Ideas (FOI) 2024.
Held at the Putrajaya International Convention Centre (PICC) from 27 to 29 November 2024, the festival served as a flagship initiative organised by the Ministry of Higher Education to foster intellectual discourse, celebrate innovation, and position Malaysia as a global hub for knowledge and creativity. It brought together thought leaders, policymakers, and academicians to address global challenges and envision a prosperous, sustainable future for Malaysia and beyond.
With the theme聽鈥淭he Malaysian Success Story,鈥聽the festival positioned Putrajaya as the聽鈥淐ity of Ideas鈥聽and aligned with the aspirations of Malaysia MADANI and the 12th Malaysia Plan (12MP). Ts. Dendi鈥檚 innovative project utilized immersive virtual reality (VR) to bridge art and technology, offering a captivating representation of Johor鈥檚 cultural and artistic heritage. This pioneering initiative underscores MMU鈥檚 unwavering commitment to pushing creative boundaries and advancing new frontiers in education, art, and technology. This event was further strengthened by the invaluable support and coordination provided by the Technology Transfer Office (TTO) and the Research Management Centre (RMC).
Well done!
