Unlocking Creative Potential: Signing with Studio Kembara
The Malaysian entertainment and technology sectors reached a significant milestone with an official signing ceremony at Menara HLX between UniVRse Interactive Sdn Bhd and Studio Kembara Sdn Bhd. This Share-Purchase Agreement signals a new era of collaboration between the worlds of film and gaming — one that positions Malaysia's creative industry for international recognition.
A Landmark Agreement
Leadership from both organisations participated in the signing, including UniVRse CEO Mohd Hezri Amir and Executive Director Norhaizat, alongside Studio Kembara's Managing Director Tuan Haji Abdul Rahman and Tuan Shahruddin. Studio Kembara acquired a 30% stake in UniVRse Interactive for RM 1.3 million — a clear demonstration of confidence in Malaysia's digital content development ecosystem.
Mohd Hezri Amir described the agreement as culminating months of intense negotiation, expressing strong confidence in the mutual value this collaboration will create for both organisations and for the wider Malaysian creative industry.
"A new era of collaboration between the worlds of film and gaming." — Mohd Hezri Amir, CEO of UniVRse Interactive
Where Storytelling Meets Technology
The partnership merges Studio Kembara's cinematic storytelling capabilities with UniVRse Interactive's technical innovation. The goal is to create immersive entertainment experiences where narrative consumption and interactive gameplay converge seamlessly — producing content that is both artistically compelling and technologically groundbreaking.
Tuan Haji Abdul Rahman emphasised that combining film and gaming expertise is essential progress toward elevating the local industry to international standards. This is a vision both organisations are now formally committed to pursuing together.
What This Means for the Industry
For Malaysia's creative tech sector, this agreement represents more than a business transaction. It is a signal that local studios are prepared to build world-class intellectual property that blends cinematic production values with the interactive engagement of modern gaming — and that the capital and talent to do so are increasingly available within the country.