Chief Minister and Minister visited MU DOT MY at NHCCE 2023–Northern Region

MU DOT MY recently concluded its participation as an exhibitor at the National Human Capital Conference & Exhibition (NHCCE) 2023 – Northern Region, organised by the Human Resource Development Corporation (HRD Corp). From May 31st to June 1st, 2023, industry leaders, HR practitioners, and professionals gathered to explore the event theme ‘HR 5.0: The Next Evolution in Human Resource Development’.

The event drew nearly 800 delegates from the northern states of Penang, Perak, Kedah, and Perlis. As one of the 50 exhibitors, MU DOT MY embraced this chance to showcase our ICT training to connect with the visitor and address their unique needs.

A highlight on that day was the privilege of hosting Yang Amat Berhormat Tuan Chow Kon Yeow, Chief Minister of Penang and Yang Berhormat Tuan V. Sivakumar, Minister of Human Resources at our booth. Their presence acknowledged and appreciated the contribution of our eLearning startup to the human capital landscape. It reinforced our commitment to providing innovative learning solutions and motivated us to continue pushing boundaries in the industry.

As we bid farewell to NHCCE 2023 – Northern Region, MU DOT MY eagerly anticipates the next edition of NHCCE, set to take place in Kuala Lumpur in October. We look forward to showcasing our eLearning startup’s progress, connecting with industry leaders, and exploring new avenues for collaboration and growth.

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In conclusion, participating in NHCCE 2023 – Northern Region has been a memorable and rewarding experience for us. We are grateful for the opportunity. For more upcoming updates, please visit our website at https://www.mu.my/ and follow us on

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Recap of WordPress 20th Anniversary Meet-up

On May 27, 2023, we joyfully celebrated the 20th anniversary of WordPress at MU DOT MY, Kuala Lumpur. We were happy to have 42 attendees join us in marking this significant milestone.

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The venue was adorned with WordPress-themed decorations, and a 40cm x 40cm fruit cake was displayed with the iconic Wapuu picture on top.

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Besides, the founder of WordPress Malaysia, Mr. Sam Suresh shared about the history of WordPress and its remarkable growth within the Malaysian community. Attendees also had the opportunity to share their own personal stories and experiences with WordPress, fostering a strong sense of community and connection.

To add to the excitement, we organised a trivia quiz with exclusive prizes for the winners. This engaging activity tested participants’ knowledge of WordPress. Following the quiz, food and beverages were provided, allowing guests to enjoy delicious pizza and donuts while getting to know each other better.

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We would like to express our sincere appreciation to MU DOT MY for sponsoring the venue, as well as ORENCloud Sdn Bhd, NoFrillsCloud, and Mr. Liew Cheon Fong for their invaluable support, which contributed to the success of the WordPress 20th Anniversary meetup.

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UiTM Mobile Application Development Training

On May 9th, 2023, MU DOT MY conducted a 5-day Mobile Application Development Training (iOS & Android) using the Ionic Framework for the staff at Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM).

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The training focused on building Ionic 7 Capacitor apps and participants successfully developed features such as login/logout functionality and user profile editing. They also gained skills in creating various types of PHP MySQL APIs and learned how to retrieve and display PDF files, as well as upload PDF files to the server for purposes like guarantee letters. Additionally, the training covered additional topics such as utilising Ionic Storage instead of LocalStorage and implementing Authentication Guards in Ionic.

Furthermore, through hands-on practice during the intensive 5-day training, the staff from UiTM successfully developed a mobile application.

In summary, if you’re interested in developing mobile apps, don’t hesitate to contact us to schedule an in-house training session!

Global eLearning Conference MootGlobal Barcelona 2022 Rewind

Global eLearning Conference

As the Global eLearning Conference, MootGlobal 2022 comes to a close, as things have simmered, it’s a good time to look back at the events that developed.

It was an event that housed Moodlers and eLearning enthusiasts with a similar goal: to advance eLearning in their way. There were over 800 delegates from 60 countries that presented a whopping 124 presentations and 24 sponsors, exceeding predictions. Martin Dougiamas, CEO of Moodle, described this event as one of the largest and best Moots so far.

Day 1 Highlights​

Martin Dougiamas, the CEO and founder of Moodle, gave the opening keynote address of the day. However, Martin gave a different keynote this time around compared to previous Moots. He talked about how Artificial Intelligence (AI) can change education and the importance of embracing new technologies such as AI in education.

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Right after, the Moodle community was commemorated in a group photo! All 840 Moodlers in one picture.

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Moodle site management and integrations, Accessibility, and UX Supporting an international and diverse community Using Moodle in unique and unexpected ways and Integrations / Healthcare, Learner-centred education: empowering learners and teachers, and Testing were just a few from the plethora of topics that were brought up in the fascinating talks and workshops that took place day 1. 

To top it all off, cookies were arranged around the Moodle “M” around midday, with a cake in the center, to commemorate Moodle’s 20th anniversary! Cake and 840 wishes are the best way to say “Happy Birthday”!

Day 2 Highlight​

The second day started off with a banger as Andreia Inamorato, an international researcher, lecturer, public speaker, and consultant in digital education, educational technologies, and open education was the keynote speaker for the day delivering a talk on ‘Educating for the future: the transformative power of openness’.

Performing brain surgery on the beating heart of Moodle and Adapting course formats to 4.0 were great workshops to pique everyone’s interest first thing in the morning. Following that were workshops on Integrating Mobile apps with Moodle and how it can improve your teaching. Moodle founder and CEO, Martin Dougiamas himself presented on the topic of Moodle NextGen as an Open Edtech component before the next segment covering Moodle of the Future, Moodle site management, and Analytics started.

We felt privileged to have had the chance to present at the Global eLearning Conference 2022 alongside such incredible people who are well-known in the industry. Along with a host of other esteemed presenters, Sam Suresh showed how Mobile Apps can be used for learning.

Day 2 also featured two competitions, the winners of which would receive a ticket to the 2023 MoodleMoot. To join the first competition, you had to tweet a photo of your goofy socks using the hashtags #MootGlobal22 and #sillysocks. The pair of socks with the most absurd and inventive design would be declared the winner.

The second task took place that evening at the Moot party, a costume party with a “time travel” theme. Tickets to MoodleMoot 2023 would be awarded to the best-dressed contestant. The party featured a tonne of creative costumes because Moodlers know how to party!

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Day 3 Highlights​

On the conference’s last day, things started a little later to give participants a chance to rest up from the night before. On the final day of the conference, a gripping conversation was had on what the future holds for Learning Management Systems during a panel discussion hosted by Shalimar Anderson, a representative from Moodle US and a keynote speaker.

Following this were talks on MoodleNet/MoodleApps, Moodle site management and integrations, Accessibility and Inclusion, and a Moodle Products Workshop. Topping it off, the Founder and CEO of Moodle, Martin Dougiamas held a closing session to mark the end of the event.

Sam Suresh from MU DOT MY PLT also presented a Workshop on 3rd day. This was our second presentation at the world’s largest eLearning conference.

See you in 2023​

Sam Suresh, Director, and Co-founder of MU DOT MY PLT had the opportunity to speak with Martin Dougiamas, Moodle’s Founder and CEO during the conference’s 20th Anniversary celebration of Moodle.

Guest speakers were given a certificate as a token of gratitude for imparting their knowledge to others and further progressing the Moodle community as a whole.

The MootGlobal 2023 will be set in Barcelona again, in the fall of next year. We look forward to seeing you there!