{"id":130296,"date":"2025-07-15T14:51:27","date_gmt":"2025-07-15T06:51:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sdec.com.my\/web\/?p=130296"},"modified":"2025-07-15T14:51:29","modified_gmt":"2025-07-15T06:51:29","slug":"kre8tif-goes-east-building-malaysias-creative-bridges-across-borders","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sdec.com.my\/web\/2025\/07\/15\/kre8tif-goes-east-building-malaysias-creative-bridges-across-borders\/","title":{"rendered":"Kre8tif! Goes East \u2014 Building Malaysia\u2019s Creative Bridges Across Borders"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Bridge East and West Malaysia\u2019s creative sectors through talent exchange and institutional cooperation;\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Expand market access and investment opportunities by connecting content creators, digital entrepreneurs, and IP owners with new audiences and partners;\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Drive innovation and digital transformation within the region\u2019s creative industries, making Borneo a future-ready launchpad.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>KUCHING, 14 MAY 2025<\/strong><strong>\u202f<\/strong>\u2013\u202f<em>Malaysia\u2019s creative vanguard is moving east, with Borneo emerging as its next frontier. <\/em>Today, Sarawak proudly hosts\u202fKre8tif! East 2025, the first regional edition of the nation\u2019s premier digital creative conference to be held outside the Klang Valley, marking a pivotal step in bridging Malaysia\u2019s creative capital across geographies, markets, and cultures.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/sdec.com.my\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/A7R08811-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-130297\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sdec.com.my\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/A7R08811-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sdec.com.my\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/A7R08811-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sdec.com.my\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/A7R08811-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sdec.com.my\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/A7R08811-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/sdec.com.my\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/A7R08811-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>From left: Mr. Kolony, YB. Datuk Snowdan Lawan, YB. Datuk Wilson Ugak, Dato Ir. Ts. Sudarnoto, and Datuk Ts. Fadzli<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Staged at&nbsp;Makeramai Makerspace, Plaza Merdeka, this landmark initiative is the result of a strategic collaboration between the&nbsp;Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC)&nbsp;and the&nbsp;Sarawak Digital Economy Corporation (SDEC). It is anchored under the theme:&nbsp;<em>\u201cKre8tif! East: Empowering Tomorrow\u2019s Creators, Today!\u201d.<\/em>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The event was officiated by\u202fYB Datuk Wilson Ugak Anak Kumbong, Deputy Minister of Digital Malaysia, and witnessed by\u202fYB Datuk Snowdan Lawan, Deputy Minister for Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Sarawak; YBrs. Mr. Kolony Anak Gunting, Director of Sarawak Regional Office, Ministry of Digital Malaysia\u2014together with\u202fYBhg Dato Ir. Ts. Sudarnoto Osman, Chief Executive Officer of SDEC and Datuk Ts. Fadzli Abdul Wahit, Senior Vice President Digital Transformation of MDEC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/sdec.com.my\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/A7R08725-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-130298\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sdec.com.my\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/A7R08725-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sdec.com.my\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/A7R08725-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sdec.com.my\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/A7R08725-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sdec.com.my\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/A7R08725-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/sdec.com.my\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/A7R08725-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The two-day programme convened leading visionaries and global trailblazers from Japan, Singapore, Indonesia, Brunei, Canada, France, and the\u202fUnited States, contributing to a dynamic line-up of engagements, including:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Conference and Technical Workshops\u202fwith over 100 delegates\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Industry Exhibition\u202ffeaturing 17 exhibitors from across the digital creative value chain\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Business Exchange\u202fsessions to catalyse new deals and regional partnerships\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&nbsp;According to&nbsp;Dato Ir. Ts. Sudarnoto Osman, CEO of SDEC:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>\u201cKre8tif! East 2025 is more than a conference\u2014it\u2019s a catalyst for bold ideas, creative exchange, and cross-border collaboration. Hosting it in Sarawak affirms one truth: creativity knows no boundaries. From Sabah to Brunei, and next Kalimantan, we are shaping a more connected and resilient creative ecosystem in this region.\u201d<\/em>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">According to Anuar Fariz Fadzil, CEO of MDEC:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>\u201cKre8tif! East 2025 is not just about regional expansion, but a national commitment to inclusivity and innovation in Malaysia\u2019s creative economy. In partnership with SDEC and our ecosystem collaborators, we are proud to bring global exposure and cross-border business opportunities directly to East Malaysia. By nurturing talent in Sarawak and Sabah and showcasing them through Kre8tif! East, we are paving the way for local creators to thrive on the world stage.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/sdec.com.my\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/A7R08987-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-130299\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sdec.com.my\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/A7R08987-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sdec.com.my\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/A7R08987-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sdec.com.my\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/A7R08987-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sdec.com.my\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/A7R08987-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/sdec.com.my\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/A7R08987-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">During the event, MYTV Broadcasting and the Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) exchanged a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen the creative ecosystem via MYTV\u2019s OTT platform, MYTV Mana-Mana. Through this collaboration, MYTV Mana-Mana will serve as the official platform for all local animation content supported by MDEC grants, further empowering homegrown creators and advancing Malaysia\u2019s digital creative industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With the tagline\u202f<em>\u201cThe Launchpad for Emerging Borneo\u2019s Talents,\u201d<\/em>\u202fKre8tif! East 2025\u202fis supported by key ecosystem partners including\u202fBetapuru Digital, Tec D, MYTV Broadcasting, AirAsia, Animation Express, and\u202fBorneo Digital\u2014underscoring a shared commitment to scale Malaysia\u2019s creative economy, empower regional talent, and position Borneo on the global creative stage.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>KUCHING, 14 MAY 2025\u202f\u2013\u202fMalaysia\u2019s creative vanguard is moving east, with Borneo emerging as its next frontier. Today, Sarawak proudly hosts\u202fKre8tif! 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