“Lumicko” Launch: Empowering Student Creativity, Transforming Learning, and Bridging Academia and Industry

Feb 5
2 min read

The School of Media and Communication has officially launched Lumicko, an innovative, learning-integrated multimedia streaming platform designed to transform how students learn, create, and showcase their digital productions. The platform marks a significant step in Taylor’s University’s commitment to redefining creative education and strengthening pathways between academia and industry.

Lumicko’s launch comes amid the rapid growth of Malaysia’s digital content and streaming sector, which generated RM 5.31 billion in 2023, with the over-the-top market projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 18.5% from 2025 to 2031. As audiences increasingly turn to online and on-demand platforms, the demand for graduates skilled in contemporary streaming conventions, audience engagement, and original content creation continues to rise.

Beyond serving as a learning platform, Lumicko acts as a discovery ecosystem, making student talent visible to directors, producers, and creative agencies. For students, it functions as a living portfolio, while for industry professionals, it provides direct access to emerging creative talent. Guided by its Industry Advisory Panel (IAP), Lumicko ensures adherence to professional standards in ethics, copyright, and cybersecurity, while giving students hands-on exposure to industry best practices. Pn. Mediha Mahmood, CEO of the Communications and Multimedia Content Forum of Malaysia and IAP member, commented:

“Lumicko provides students a structured space to produce and publish content responsibly while building their understanding of industry standards. It is a vital bridge between education and Malaysia’s creative content industry, ensuring future talent enters the workforce with skills, confidence, and ethical grounding.”

The launch welcomed industry leaders from Google (YouTube), Golden Screen Cinemas, Astro (RocketFuel and Supersport), and Hollywood-based ACE Pictures, some of whom contributed to a forum on “The Role of Universities in Nurturing Creative Talent.” Initially featuring content from the School of Media and Communication, Lumicko will expand to include productions from other faculties, showcasing work from engineering, medicine, architecture, fashion, law, business, and beyond.

Available on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store, Lumicko provides students, educators, and industry professionals with seamless access to a growing library of original, student-produced content bringing Taylor’s University’s creative learning into the digital era.

Google Play Store

Apple App Store