Upholding integrity through film

From left: Dr Anis, Dato’ Sri Dr Sharifah, and Prof Lee officiating the competition

The Malaysian Institute of Integrity (INTEGRITI) aimed to raise awareness on the value of integrity among students through a short film competition themed ‘The value of integrity of various religion brings prosperity (Nilai-nilai Integriti Pelbagai Agama Teras Kesejahteraan Rakyat)’, organised with UTAR’s Faculty of Creative Industries (FCI) on 19 April 2016. 

“Solidarity and harmony are important values for Malaysia’s growth and development. Universal values such as love, peace, respect, and understanding found in different communities should be upheld and applied to all,” said member of the Board of Directors of INTEGRITI YBhg Dato’ Sri Dr Sharifah Zarah Binti Syed Ahmad.

Dr Sharifah, who is also the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) Secretary-General, said the ministry would try to air short films that meet broadcasting quality and standards on Radio Television Malaysia (RTM).

From left: Dr Anis, Dato’ Sri Dr Sharifah and Prof Lee stressed the importance of integrity

“Allowing students to express their creativity through film will encourage more of them to take up the challenge compared to giving them a talk on integrity,” said INTEGRITI President and CEO Dr Anis Yusal Yusoff.

UTAR Vice-President for R&D and Commercialisation Prof Ir Dr Lee Sze Wei stressed that higher learning institutions in the country are responsible for educating and promoting the value of integrity among students and youths.

Prof Lee also hoped that both UTAR and INTEGRITI will be able to collaborate and support efforts in making Malaysia a country that possesses a strong sense of integrity.

This competition is open to all students from private universities and colleges in Malaysia, and is free of charge. Participants are required to submit a three to five minute long clip before 20 July 2016.

All participants stand a chance to win up to RM2,000 in cash prizes for their entries. Detailed rules and regulations can be found in the registration form at integriti.my/dev.