Victory vibes: Goh (left) and Lam posing after winning the national stage of the competition. – WorldSkills Malaysia
GAMING offers plenty of thrills, thanks to the creativity that goes into crafting captivating animated experiences for users.
Playing a key role in making that happen are professionals such as three-dimensional (3D) digital game artists.
Proving their mettle to play the part, two students – fresh from being crowned champions in 3D digital game art at the national stage of the biannual WorldSkills competition – will go on to represent Malaysia on the global stage, competing against other young talents from around the world for the top honour.
This achievement by Goh Yi Jie and Lam Kar Chun, students from Claz’room College in Selangor, marks Malaysia’s inaugural participation in the category.
To gear up for the upcoming competitions – WorldSkills Asean Manila 2025 in the Philippines in August, WorldSkills Asia Taipei 2025 in Taiwan in November, and WorldSkills Shanghai 2026 in September next year – the duo will undergo intensive training and receive mentoring from industry experts and academics.
At the national competition, endorsed by the Human Resources Ministry (Kesuma) and graced by National Film Development Corporation Malaysia (Finas) chairman Datuk Kamil Othman, Goh and Lam stood out with their expertise across multiple disciplines, including 3D sculpting, modelling, UV texturing, and game engine preview, among participants from institutions such as GiatMARA, Kolej Komuniti Selayang and Kolej Vokasional Kuala Selangor.
Adding to the challenge in the two-day competition in January was the requirement to go without access to mobile phones or the Internet for 16 hours.
Kesuma Department of Skills Development promotional director Molinda Abd Rahman said the WorldSkills competition provides a vital platform for Malaysian talents to shine and gain invaluable exposure.
“It also accentuates the value of technical and vocational education and training (TVET) and skills-based education, which are becoming increasingly recognised as essential for the future of our workforce,” she said in a recent press release.
3D Digital Game Art subject expert Mark Lee Mun How from Claz’room College said the competition is not only a testament to Malaysian students’ capabilities but also a reflection of the nation’s growing focus on nurturing talent in the creative industries.
“We are committed to equipping our students with the necessary resources and confidence to excel internationally,” he said.
WorldSkills is an international charity that organises world and national championships for vocational skills, in addition to hosting conferences, projects and campaigns focused on vocational training.
