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By Asia Education Review Team , Thursday, 12 September 2024 08:57:18 AM

Todak Academy and Kelas Digital Sign MoU to Boost Digital Education in SEA

  • Todak Academy Sdn Bhd, a Malaysian institution focused on gaming and creative education, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Kelas Digital, an Indonesian educational platform. The partnership aims to enhance digital education by promoting innovation and collaboration in the rapidly expanding creative and gaming industries within the region.

    The memorandum of understanding (MOU), signed at the Malaysian Embassy in Jakarta, solidifies the commitment of both institutions to collaborate on research and development in digital creative education. This partnership combines Todak Academy's expertise in animation, game development, and esports with Kelas Digital's advanced mobile learning platform to drive innovation in the field.

    The signing was witnessed by key officials, including the embassy’s Deputy Chief of Mission Farzamie Sarkawi, and Director of Education Malaysia Indonesia Dr Hasnul Faizal Hushin Amri. Todak Academy chief executive officer Mohamad Taufik Rizal Aminuddin in a statement expressed enthusiasm for the partnership, stating that "it will significantly accelerate our vision to push the boundaries of conventional education and embrace new methodologies that will enrich the learning experience for students and educators, especially in digital education".

    Founder of Kelas Digital, Henry Mappesona, emphasized the shared commitment to educational excellence. "Together, we're poised to make a meaningful impact on the field of digital education and beyond for Indonesia”, he said.

    Farzamie praised the partnership as a major milestone in strengthening educational ties between Malaysia and Indonesia. "This is a landmark collaboration between two reputable names in digital education in Southeast Asia. We hope Todak Academy will be able to provide excellent options for those who are interested in delving into the gaming and creative industry via the Kelas Digital app”, he said.