{"id":7875,"date":"2026-03-19T10:47:39","date_gmt":"2026-03-19T02:47:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.akademisains.gov.my\/asm-focus\/?p=7875"},"modified":"2026-03-19T13:12:46","modified_gmt":"2026-03-19T05:12:46","slug":"asm-aswara-unite-science-and-creative-innovation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.akademisains.gov.my\/asm-focus\/asm-aswara-unite-science-and-creative-innovation\/","title":{"rendered":"ASM &amp; ASWARA Unite Science and Creative Innovation"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>ASM welcomed a courtesy visit from Akademi Seni Budaya dan Warisan Kebangsaan (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.aswara.edu.my\/\">ASWARA<\/a>) on 23 February 2026.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.akademisains.gov.my\/asm-focus\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/03\/courtesy-visit-aswara-7.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-7882\" src=\"https:\/\/www.akademisains.gov.my\/asm-focus\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/03\/courtesy-visit-aswara-7.jpg\" alt=\"aswara, asm, hazami habib, creative industry, STIE\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.akademisains.gov.my\/asm-focus\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/03\/courtesy-visit-aswara-7.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.akademisains.gov.my\/asm-focus\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/03\/courtesy-visit-aswara-7-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.akademisains.gov.my\/asm-focus\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/03\/courtesy-visit-aswara-7-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.akademisains.gov.my\/asm-focus\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/03\/courtesy-visit-aswara-7-112x75.jpg 112w, https:\/\/www.akademisains.gov.my\/asm-focus\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/03\/courtesy-visit-aswara-7-960x640.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.akademisains.gov.my\/asm-focus\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/03\/courtesy-visit-aswara-7-720x480.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.akademisains.gov.my\/asm-focus\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/03\/courtesy-visit-aswara-7-480x320.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width:767px) 480px, (max-width:800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The visit opened discussions on strategic collaborations that bridge science, technology, innovation and the creative arts. The visit also focused on how the arts can amplify ASM&#8217;s science communication efforts and broaden public engagement.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t<style type='text\/css'>\n\t\t\t\t#sc_gallery-1 {\n\t\t\t\t\tmargin: auto;\n\t\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\t#sc_gallery-1 .gallery-item {\n\t\t\t\t\tfloat: left;\n\t\t\t\t\ttext-align: center;\n\t\t\t\t\twidth: 49.99%;\n\t\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\t#sc_gallery-1 img {\n\t\t\t\t\tborder: 2px solid #cfcfcf;\n\t\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\t\/* see sc_gallery() in functions\/theme-shortcodes.php *\/\n\t\t\t<\/style>\n\t\t<div id='sc_gallery-1' class='gallery galleryid-7875 gallery-columns-2 gallery-size-medium  element_classes gallery-default'><dl class='gallery-item'  data-title='courtesy visit aswara (2)' data-description=''><div class='gallery-item-wrapper'>\n\t\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.akademisains.gov.my\/asm-focus\/asm-aswara-unite-science-and-creative-innovation\/courtesy-visit-aswara-2\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" 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href='https:\/\/www.akademisains.gov.my\/asm-focus\/asm-aswara-unite-science-and-creative-innovation\/courtesy-visit-aswara-5\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.akademisains.gov.my\/asm-focus\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/03\/courtesy-visit-aswara-5-300x200.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"aswara, asm, hazami habib, creative industry, STIE\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.akademisains.gov.my\/asm-focus\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/03\/courtesy-visit-aswara-5-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.akademisains.gov.my\/asm-focus\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/03\/courtesy-visit-aswara-5-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.akademisains.gov.my\/asm-focus\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/03\/courtesy-visit-aswara-5-112x75.jpg 112w, https:\/\/www.akademisains.gov.my\/asm-focus\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/03\/courtesy-visit-aswara-5-960x640.jpg 960w, 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repository to strengthen knowledge dissemination.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Podcast development<\/strong>: featuring conversations between scientists, artists, and industry players to make STI narratives more accessible and to explore topics that bridge science and the arts.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Forum under the STIE platform<\/strong>: fostering interdisciplinary dialogue between the science and creative sectors.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Documentary collaboration<\/strong>: leveraging ASWARA&#8217;s expertise in film production, including its initiatives with Perbadanan Kemajuan Filem Nasional Malaysia (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.finas.gov.my\/\">FINAS<\/a>), to showcase Malaysia&#8217;s scientific achievements through compelling storytelling.<\/li>\n<li>Exploration of dedicated <strong>STI channels<\/strong> to expand outreach, particularly among youth audiences.<\/li>\n<li>Potential integration of <strong>music therapy and STEAM elements<\/strong> into science outreach 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