9 July 2025 Putrajaya
The convergence of youth-driven media and professional broadcast innovation came into focus during the Collaboration Program LIVING LAB UMS FM – Medialab Alliance Sdn. Bhd., held in Putrajaya on 9 July 2025. At the heart of this initiative was an exclusive interview session with Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamad, Malaysia’s former Prime Minister, hosted by UMS FM.
The collaboration showcased how academic media teams like UMS FM, guided by experienced partners such as Medialab Alliance Sdn. Bhd., can deliver high-caliber programming while nurturing real-world broadcasting skills. This special segment captured insights from one of Malaysia’s most influential statesmen on national development, youth leadership, and evolving media landscapes.
To ensure top-tier audio quality and production reliability, the session featured professional broadcast recording services, built around the robust capabilities of the Tascam Mixcast 4. Known for its podcasting-friendly interface and multitrack recording features, the Mixcast 4 enabled seamless audio capture and post-production editing—ideal for high-stakes interview environments.
This collaboration reflects the power of experiential learning in broadcasting education, while reinforcing the value of industry-academia partnerships that shape the future of local media excellence.
