Faculty of Creative Arts, Universiti Malaya

Outbound Mobility Programme to MK Nextwave International Music Camp 2026 at Yeoncheon, South Korea

The Faculty of Creative Arts is proud to celebrate our students' participation in Week 2 of the MK Nextwave International Music Camp 2026 Week 2, an international platform that brings together emerging pianists, distinguished performers, and renowned educators from around the world. The camp featured masterclasses, open lessons, concerts, and competitions led by an international faculty. This faculty included the Deputy Dean of Postgraduate, Research & Innovation, Dr. Mohd Fairuz Zamani, who was invited to serve as a faculty member.

Representing the Faculty through the Outbound Mobility Programme were Wong Jia Chun (Bachelor of Music), Huang Xirong (Master of Performing Arts (Music)), and Liang Yikeng (PhD)

Their participation provided valuable opportunities for artistic growth, international networking, and engagement with leading musicians from across the region and beyond.

As part of the visit, Dr. Mohd Fairuz Zamani presented a commemorative plaque from the Faculty of Creative Arts to Mi Kyung Kim, the President of DMZ International Piano Society and Chair of the MK Group, as a gesture of appreciation. This meaningful exchange signifies the strengthening of international academic and artistic ties, while opening avenues for future collaboration between the Faculty of Creative Arts, DMZ International Piano Society, and the MK Nextwave International Music Camp.

We extend our sincere appreciation to MK Group and the camp organisers for their warm hospitality and commitment to nurturing excellence in music education and performance. We look forward to continued collaboration and future opportunities for our students and faculty on the international stage.

✨ ONE TO MANY: A Mixed Bill of Dance ✨One body. Many experiences. Many possibilities.

Presented by the Dance Programme, Faculty of Creative Arts, Universiti Malaya, ONE TO MANY brings together five Master of Dance Performance Track students in a curated evening of dance exploring the dancing body through movement, identity, rhythm, breath, and embodied experience.

Featuring:
Liu Yipeng · Liao Weiying · Zhu Yixuan · Shen Fan · Wang Ruiyi

Across five original works, each performer brings a distinct artistic inquiry to the stage—moving from individual explorations of the body to a shared performance space.

📅 23 August 2026 (Sunday)
🕗 8:00 PM
📍 Experimental Theatre, Universiti Malaya
🎟️ FREE ENTRY — RSVP required

Come experience how one dancing body can open up many possibilities.

👉 Reserve your seat:
https://www.cloudjoi.com/shows/7051-one-to-many-a-mixed-bill-of-dance

🎭 WELCOME THE FINALE: A TRIPLE BILL OF DANCE

The Dance Programme, Faculty of Creative Arts, Universiti Malaya proudly presents Welcome The Finale, featuring three original choreographic works by Master of Dance (Choreography) students — Mohd Nuriqram Bin Azhar, Xi Xiaoxia and Li Bingyan.

Through three distinctive works, the choreographers explore fragmented dramaturgy, the contemporary reimagining of modern ballroom dance, and the symbolic transformation of chairs through movement.

📅 20 August 2026 (Thursday)
🕗 8:00 PM
📍 Experimental Theatre, Universiti Malaya
🎟️ Free admission | Registration required: https://www.cloudjoi.com/shows/7037-welcome-the-finale-a-triple-bill-of-dance/

Join us for an evening of movement, experimentation and choreographic discovery.

Heartiest congratulations🎉👏

The Faculty of Creative Arts extends its warmest congratulations to Associate Professor Dr. Marlenny Deenerwan on her promotion to the position of Associate Professor, Grade DS14.

Appearing alongside Kenny G! 🌟🎷

Congratulations to Elly Sun Jing Ying, a student from the Drama Department, Fakulti Seni Kreatif, Universiti Malaya, who served as a Production Assistant for Kenny G's World Tour 2026 in Malaysia.

What an incredible opportunity to work behind the scenes and appear alongside an internationally renowned music icon. Congratulations, Elly, on this remarkable achievement! 👏

The Faculty of Creative Arts, Universiti Malaya, was honoured to welcome Mdm. Vijayalakshmy Sunderrajan, Counsellor of the Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Indian Cultural Centre (ICC), Kuala Lumpur—the cultural wing of the High Commission of India in Malaysia—on 2 July 2026. The visit provided an excellent opportunity to exchange ideas and explore potential collaborations in the areas of arts, culture, education, and research.

On 16 July 2026, the Dean, Faculty Manager and Deputy Deans of the Faculty paid a return visit to the Indian Cultural Centre, where both parties continued their fruitful discussions on future collaborations. The meetings highlighted a shared commitment to strengthening cultural exchange between Malaysia and India through performances, academic programmes, research initiatives, artist exchanges, and other cultural activities.

The Faculty looks forward to building a meaningful partnership with the Indian Cultural Centre and fostering greater appreciation of the rich artistic and cultural heritage of both Malaysia and India through the creative arts.

Dr. Premalatha Thiagarajan, a Bharatanatyam dance exponent from the Faculty of Creative Arts, was invited to be part of the dance offerings at the Vande Guru Paramparaam, that was held to acknowledge the timeless contribution of revered dance guru, Ms. Suryakala, on 12 July at the Temple of Fine Arts Kuala Lumpur. Dr.Prema is a disciple of Ms. Suryakala.

Congratulations to Dr. Prema on your wonderful performance! It was a rare opportunity to witness a Bharatanatyam academician-scholar in action—an intellectually inspiring dancer whose artistry beautifully reflects both academic excellence and artistic mastery.

Congratulations to Han Xuan, Lion Chong, Asri Zamri, Aisy Ezmi, and the entire team on the outstanding production of Betisnya Bunting Padi by Datuk Dr. Usman Awang! Staged on 7 July at the Experimental Theatre, Universiti Malaya, the performance featured a captivating "Living B&W" effect and took the audience on an emotional journey filled with both heartfelt moments and laughter. Bravo to everyone involved!