INTI International University launched its upgraded Media Centre on 21 July 2026 following an investment of some RM2 million in production spaces, technical systems and professional equipment for Mass Communication teaching and learning.
(From left) Alif Al-Farabby, Producer & Radio Announcer at Radio Muzik RTM; Zach Ryan, Hitz FM radio announcer; Dr Chong Kok Wai, Chief Executive Officer of INTI International University & Colleges; Siti Nurbaayah Daud, Dean of the Faculty of Business & Communication, INTI International University; and Dr Alex Lee, Collaborative Partnership Leader, University of Hertfordshire.
The Media Centre supports the Mass Communication programme under the Faculty of Business and Communication, giving students access to facilities for television production, filmmaking, photography, radio, podcasting, audio production and live streaming.
The upgrade covered the studios, production control room, podcast studio and editing suites, along with improvements to the lighting, electrical and networking systems, acoustic treatment and furniture.
Professional equipment was also added to support different stages of media production. The centre now includes a multi-camera television production studio, production control room, podcast studio, radio studio, audio room, photography studio and editing facilities.
Dr Chong Kok Wai, Chief Executive Officer of INTI International University & Colleges, said the investment was intended to support more practical teaching and learning while strengthening the preparation of Mass Communication graduates.
“The investment can be seen in the rooms and equipment around us. Its real value, however, will be seen in what our lecturers and students can do here,” he said.
“We want graduates to understand the ideas, ethics and responsibilities behind communication, and to produce work that is ready for an audience.”
Students will be able to use the facilities to prepare scripts, operate professional equipment, work in production teams and review their work. They will also gain experience across several formats and platforms, reflecting the increasingly varied nature of media roles.
Zach Ryan (left) and Haris Ismail (right) testing out the new podcast studio at the Media Centre, which provides students with a professional environment to produce podcasts, conduct interviews, and develop industry-relevant skills in digital audio content creation.
Dr Chong said graduates entering the industry could be expected to contribute in more than one area within the same project.
“A graduate may be asked to write, record, present and edit within the same project,” he said.
“We cannot predict every tool our students will use in the years ahead. We can, however, give them a sound foundation, practical experience and the confidence to keep learning.”
Siti Nurbaayah Binti Daud, Deputy Dean of the Faculty of Business and Communication, described the Media Centre as a space where students could develop their creativity and explore new ways of communicating.
“This Media Centre is more than just a facility. It is a platform where ideas come to life, stories are created, and future media professionals develop the skills needed to thrive in the ever-evolving digital landscape,” she said.
She also acknowledged the support of the university management and the contributions of the lecturers and staff involved in planning and developing the Media Centre.
Siti Nurbaayah said collaboration between academia and industry was important in preparing students for the changing demands of the profession.
“Strong collaboration between academia and industry is essential in preparing graduates who are ready to meet the demands of the future,” she said.
Addressing the students, she encouraged them to make full use of the facilities and the opportunities available to them.
“I hope our students will fully utilise this facility to learn, create, innovate and produce impactful content that reflects professionalism, integrity and creativity,” she said.
Students operate the radio control room while a live recording between Noor Farihah Rozali (left), Lecturer and Head of Programme at the Faculty of Business and Communication and Alif Al-Farabby (right) takes place in the adjacent studio.
The launch was attended by INTI senior management, lecturers, students and invited media professionals, including Idzrona Azrani, Head of Brand and Marketing at Ideaktiv; celebrity and media personality Haris Ismail; Hitz FM radio announcer Zach Ryan; and Aliff Al-Farabby, Producer and Radio Announcer at Radio Muzik RTM.
Following the launch, guests toured the television studio, production control room, podcast studio, radio studio, audio room and photography studio before joining a networking session with faculty members and students