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Malaysia · ASEAN · The World

Building the Future
Creative Economy Ecosystem

Red Top Creative Group is an integrated Creative Economy Ecosystem Developer — connecting creativity, arts and culture, education, technology, tourism, business, government and international collaboration into one sustainable ecosystem.

About RTCG

An ecosystem, not an agency.

RTCG designs and develops strategic platforms that discover talent, foster innovation, preserve cultural heritage, promote international collaboration and accelerate industry growth — through partnerships with governments, academia, industry leaders and global institutions.

Supported by an international network of experts from Malaysia, Italy, the United States, South Korea, Japan and China, RTCG positions Malaysia as a regional hub for creative excellence, cultural diplomacy, film tourism and the digital creative economy.

Creativity

Original IP, film, media and immersive content.

Education

Further Education & Training (FET) — academic, professional and industry-based learning with international exposure.

Arts & Culture

Heritage preservation and cultural diplomacy.

Technology

AI, virtual production and digital innovation.

Tourism

Film tourism, festivals and destination development.

Business

Investment, co-production and market access.

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Flagship Projects

Two differentiated platforms. One national vision.

KLIFCAE represents Peninsular Malaysia (West Malaysia). SIFCAE represents Sabah, Sarawak and the wider ASEAN ecosystem. Different concepts, different geographies, different market segments — together forming RTCG's Malaysia Creative Twin Platform.

KLIFCAE

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2027 / 2028 ·  KUALA LUMPUR

KLIFCAE

Kuala Lumpur International Film, Culture & Arts Expo

An international platform celebrating Malaysia's film industry and the rich cultural heritage of Peninsular Malaysia, while fostering creative exchange with global partners.

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SIFCAE

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2027 / 2028 ·  KOTA KINABALU SABAH

SIFCAE

Sabah International Film, Culture & Arts Expo

RTCG's flagship international initiative positioning Borneo more broadly — Sabah, Sarawak and the wider region — as an ASEAN hub for film production, cultural tourism, creative industries and heritage storytelling.

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Simulation Gallery

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2028 - 2030 ·  NATIONAL PLATFORM

Simulation Gallery

Film Production Simulation Gallery

An immersive platform integrating education, technology, culture and innovation in a realistic filmmaking environment.

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Our Team

The people building the platform.

Chief Executive Officer

YM Tunku Hannirah Tunku Faisal

ADVISOR & FOUNDER, SIFCAE 2027/2028

Visionary entrepreneur and ecosystem builder transforming cultural heritage into globally competitive film productions, creative media, cultural initiatives, and cross-border e-commerce ecosystems—connecting talent, industry, education, tourism, technology, and international partnerships to build a sustainable creative economy and expand global market access.

Social Media & Finance Director

Jine Lee

FOUNDER, KLIFCAE 2027/2028

International event strategist who has planned and delivered over 100 regional and international events across Thailand, Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan, Malaysia and Singapore.

STRATEGIC DIRECTOR/FOUNDER OF KLIFCAE

Grace Chook

Former Private Secretary to the Minister, MOTAC

Leads strategic partnerships, government and institutional relations for RTCG. Supports RTCG's education, cultural, film and creative-industry initiatives. Strengthens RTCG's strategic growth and collaborations in Malaysia and internationally.

Advisory Leadership

Executive Advisor & Chair

Prof. Cai Yujie

Dean, New York Film Academy at Sichuan University of Media and Communications. Vice Chairman, Hong Kong International AI Film Festival Organizing Committee.

International Advisory Council

Italy

Adriano De Santis

President (2009–2015) of the National Film School, Centro Sperimentale di Cinematografia. Jury Member, KLIFCAE 2027.

Japan

Matsuhima Tetsuyu

Director, screenwriter and professor of Film and Media Arts at Nihon University College of Art.

Korea

Lee Yong-Kwan

International film education leader and festival curator across the Asian festival network.

USA

Michael J. Young

Advisory counsel on international co-production, distribution and creative industry investment.

China / Korea

Prof. Jay Cai

Professor of Film Production, Chung-Ang University — AIGC film education and future imaging laboratories.

Malaysia

Jine Lee

International event strategist with over 100 regional and international events delivered across Thailand, Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan, Malaysia and Singapore. Advises on festival operations, partnership development and creative-industry financing.

Strategic Positioning

Malaysia Creative Twin Platform

KLIFCAE and SIFCAE are two distinct flagship platforms — different concepts, different market segments, different strategic purposes — operating under one RTCG national creative strategy. Together they promote Malaysia as a destination for film production, cultural exchange, tourism, creative investment, international collaboration and creative industry development.

KLIFCAE

KLIFCAE

Kuala Lumpur International Film, Culture & Arts Expo

FilmCultureTourismCreative IndustriesInternational Exchange

Champions the film, culture, tourism and creative industries of Peninsular Malaysia, fostering creative exchange with global partners from the capital city.

Strategic role: representing and promoting the creative industries and cultural heritage of Peninsular Malaysia to international audiences and partners.

SIFCAE

SIFCAE

Sabah International Film, Culture & Arts Expo

FilmCultureTourismHeritageCreative IndustriesASEAN Connectivity

Champions the film, culture, tourism and creative industries of Sabah, Sarawak, Borneo and the wider ASEAN ecosystem as one integrated creative ecosystem.

Strategic role: positioning Borneo as an important regional hub for film production, cultural tourism, creative industries, heritage storytelling and international collaboration.

Film ProductionCultural ExchangeTourismCreative InvestmentInternational CollaborationCreative Industry Development

Rather than competing, the two events complement each other by showcasing the full diversity of Malaysia's heritage, talent, film industry, creative industries, cultural identity and tourism opportunities. Together they create an integrated national platform — supporting RTCG's vision of equal opportunity and visibility for Malaysian states while strengthening Malaysia's position within the ASEAN creative economy.

Our Achievements

Milestones and recognition.

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Countries in advisory network

100+

International events delivered

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Flagship national platforms

2027

Inaugural KLIFCAE edition

2027

KLIFCAE Inaugural Edition

Kuala Lumpur International Film, Culture & Arts Expo launches as an internationally recognised platform for cinematic excellence and cultural exchange.

2027

International Council & Co-Production

Advisory council from Italy, Japan, Korea, China, Malaysia and the USA convenes; cross-border co-production and IP development accelerate.

2027 / 2028

SIFCAE — SABAH, SARAWAK & ASEAN

Sabah International Film, Culture & Arts Expo positions Borneo as an ASEAN hub for film production, cultural tourism, creative industries and heritage storytelling.

2028 - 2030

Film Production Simulation Gallery

A flagship immersive platform integrating education, technology, culture and innovation in a realistic filmmaking environment.

2029+

ASEAN Expansion

Strategic market presence across ASEAN with AI-driven content pipelines and an integrated film, tourism and education value chain.

Global network of gold connection arcs linking Malaysia to international markets
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Jinhua City, Zhejiang — Official Invitation

Invited by the People's Government of Jinhua City for high-level bilateral discussions on cultural and creative industry cooperation.

Hengdian World Studios Industry Study

Site studies at China's largest film production complex, engaging leading production professionals on world-class facilities and best practice.

Featured by China News Service (CNS)

Perspectives on cultural storytelling as a bridge for international understanding between Malaysia and China.

Global Cross-Border E-Commerce Innovation

Collaboration on promoting cultural heritage and specialty goods through global digital commerce platforms.

Our Partners

Built with governments, academies and industry.

Ministry of Tourism, Arts & Culture
Sabah State Government
Sarawak Creative Industry Partners
Centro Sperimentale di Cinematografia
Nihon University College of Art
Chung-Ang University
New York Film Academy (SCUMC)
Hong Kong International AI Film Festival
People's Government of Jinhua City
Hengdian World Studios
China News Service
ASEAN Creative Industry Network
Malaysian FET & Higher Education Partners
Global Cross-Border E-Commerce Alliance
MALAYSIA ITALY UNITED STATES SOUTH KOREA JAPAN CHINA
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From Kuala Lumpur to Rome, Tokyo, Seoul, Beijing and Los Angeles, RTCG's advisory and partnership network turns local heritage into internationally competitive creative output.

Partner With Us

Let's build the creative economy together.

We work with ministries, agencies, international organisations, investors, universities and industry partners to design platforms with lasting national and regional impact.

Create Bold. Create Together. Create the Future.

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