MyLENS

MALAYSIA UNSEEN 2026

A Nationwide Youth Storytelling Initiative

MyLENS

Malaysia Unseen 2026

See Malaysia Through New Eyes

A national storytelling challenge where students discover hidden stories, develop creative skills, and showcase their talents on a national stage.

THE NATIONAL VISUAL REGISTER

The Cinematic Manifesto

An atmospheric index documenting heritage, identity, and raw regional transformations captured through unfiltered youth perspectives across Malaysia.

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About The Programme

What Is MyLENS?

More Than A Video Competition

MyLENS is a learning journey where students explore Malaysia, tell meaningful stories, and develop real-world skills through video creation.

Petronas Twin Towers in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Kuala Lumpur Icon

Discovering Malaysia through its unforgettable landmarks

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Learn from Industry Experts

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Create Original Video Content

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Represent Their Schools

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Share Untold Malaysian Stories

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Compete on a National Platform

More Than A Competition

What Students Gain

A deliberate developmental landscape engineered to equip young visionaries with professional real-world capabilities.

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Creative Thinking

Learn how to turn raw ideas into deeply compelling visual stories that reflect local heritage.

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Communication Skills

Express structural ideas clearly and with absolute poise through cinematic framing and presentation.

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Unwavering Confidence

Build foundational courage to project your original voice and share stories with a global audience.

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Strategic Teamwork

Collaborate seamlessly with peer creators to map production workflows and deliver unified concepts.

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Digital Mastery

Master modern technical execution, encompassing mobile cinematography, editing, and publishing.

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Visionary Leadership

Take absolute ownership of creative directions, direct peer talent, and represent your school identity.

Programme Structure

The MyLENS Journey

Learn. Create. Showcase.

A premium developmental blueprint engineered to transform young perspectives into striking national digital legacies.

A casual group of young Asian students sitting together around a table for a relaxed meeting and discussion
Step 1Phase 01

School Registration

Selected schools assemble their most passionate storytelling teams and officially register to step onto the national stage.

Interactive workshop environment focusing on digital media production
Step 2Phase 02

Creator Academy

Students unlock deep technical mastery through elite online masterclasses and mentorship sessions led by active industry professionals.

Professional cinema camera on a tripod set up to capture a gorgeous on-location story
Step 3Phase 03

Video Challenge

Armed with cinema-grade workflows, teams venture on-location to capture original visual narratives exploring Malaysia unseen.

Professional editing bay and post-production screening process
Step 4Phase 04

National Selection

Submissions enter an intense curation phase where an expert panel of filmmakers and judges shortlist the top cinematic entries.

Grand award ceremony main stage with a massive projection screen and spectacular lighting
Step 5Phase 05

Youth Creator Awards 2026

The journey culminates in a grand gala celebration. Finalists project their works on the big screen and claim national recognition.

Youth Creator Awards 2026

Where Malaysia's Young StorytellersTake The Stage

After months of learning, creating and sharing their stories, selected finalists gather at the national grand finale to celebrate creativity, achievement and the power of youth voices.

The Youth Creator Awards recognises students who have demonstrated exceptional storytelling, structural depth, and profound pride in showcasing the heart of Malaysia.

Grand Finale HighlightsHonouring Excellence & Innovation

National Recognition

Celebrating outstanding youth achievements on Malaysia's premier stage.

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Top 15 Finalist Teams

Honouring the elite cinematic shortlists chosen from across the nation.

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Award Ceremony

A prestigious red-carpet gala night recognizing visionary storytellers.

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Industry Exposure

Connecting raw passion directly with legendary veteran filmmakers.

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Showcase Of Winning Stories

Premieres screening on ultra-premium cinematic canvases.

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Networking Opportunities

Forging valuable lifelong blueprints with media powerhouses.

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Explore Malaysia

Across The Nation

A cultural registry of participating schools and student storytellers — browse each state to uncover the narratives shaping Malaysia from every region.

Malaysia — national cultural registry map

Interactive National Atlas

Destination Explorer

15

Regions

75

Approved Schools

300

Creators Embarked

75

Cinematic Videos

Stories Across Malaysia

From rainforest canopies to hidden villages — student creators capture the destinations, cultures, and untold beauty of Malaysia.

Explore Malaysia Through Student Eyes

Why Schools Should Join

A Platform For Students To Shine

MyLENS helps schools discover student talents, encourage creativity and innovation, build confidence, and give every school a meaningful platform for national recognition.

Discover student talents

Encourage creativity and innovation

Build confidence among students

Showcase student achievements

Gain national recognition

Represent their school with pride

Strategic Partners

Supported by institutions driving digital acceleration, cultural preservation, and national youth development frameworks.

MyCEO Education

Academic Excellence & Talent Framework

MyCEO Education

Partnership Opportunities

Invest In Young Talent

Sponsor a national youth storytelling programme backed by MyCEO Education. Your organisation gains CSR impact, brand visibility across events and digital media, and meaningful engagement with Malaysia's next generation of creators.

CSR Impact

Deliver measurable social value through youth digital literacy, cultural preservation, and education — aligned with national development priorities.

Brand Visibility

Secure premium placement across national event media, press backdrops, award ceremonies, and high-engagement digital showcases viewed nationwide.

Youth Engagement

Connect authentically with Malaysia's most creative student demographic — future consumers, talent, and community leaders aged 16–17.

Education Support

Empower schools with filmmaking resources, industry mentorship, and real-world creative exposure that strengthens Malaysia's education ecosystem.

National Exposure

Align your brand with a distinguished cultural initiative documented across tourism media, heritage storytelling, and nationwide campaign channels.

Young creators capturing Malaysia's stories on film
“A nation's story is best told by those who will inherit its future.”

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National Partnership

Partner With MyLENS

Speak with our team about sponsorship tiers, brand placement, and CSR alignment for your organisation.

Questions & Answers

Frequently Asked Questions

Have other inquiries regarding registration timelines, academic frameworks, or asset submissions? Connect directly with our national secretariat team.

Get In Touch

Join The Journey

Ready to register your school or learn more about MyLENS 2026? We'd love to hear from you.

Register Your School

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