Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) through the Faculty of Sports Science and Recreation (FSR) has embark a research project on “Martials arts education: Perspective of Seni Silat Malaysia curriculum and world view.” The value of the grant received is RM167,047.00 (International Centre of Martial Arts of Youth Development and Engagement or ICM, UNESCO) and RM50,000.00 (UiTM).

This research is led by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mohamad Nizam Mohamed Shapie and among the team members are Prof. Dr. Mohad Anizu Mohd Nor, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mohamad Rahizam Abdul Rahim, Prof. Dr. Shahriman Zainal Abidin, Assoc. Prof. Datin Dr. Sarina Md Yusof and Dr. Syahida Mohd Nazri.

Previously, UiTM and UNESCO ICM has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in September 2022 in conjunction with International Martial Arts & Malay Festival 2022 (IMAF 2022).

The collaboration mentioned will be prioritised and developed strategically. UiTM welcomes participation from the private sector and professionals in this partnership. Project scopes on improvement of the sustainability of the industry in Malaysia and strengthening of collaboration and development between European and Asian universities.