Kajang, 14 January 2025 – GMI successfully hosted its first Industry Advisory Council (IAC) Meeting for 2025, bringing together prominent industry leaders to enhance collaboration and align GMI’s programmes with evolving industry needs.
The meeting featured participation from CEOs and Managing Directors of 11 top organisations, including Ciba Vision (Alcon), ASK-Pentest, AutoMev Global Sdn. Bhd, Adient Malaysia, Bermaz Auto Berhad, Bosch Rexroth Sdn. Bhd, DotCom Telecommunications Sdn. Bhd, Sapura Energy Berhad, Siemens Malaysia, LN Makmur and PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC).

During the session, GMI presented its 10-Year Blueprint and invited IAC members to co-sponsor the Final Year Projects (FYP) Innovation Showcase. Students from the Computer and Information, Electrical Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering departments will participate, driving innovation and collaboration. GMI also shared its key industry aspirations, including curriculum reviews, student’s sponsorship opportunity, internship and job placement programmes for students, apprenticeship (Ausbildung) opportunities, and industry attachments for GMI staff.
This strategic collaboration strengthens GMI’s role in producing highly skilled, industry-ready graduates, ensuring that both students and staff remain at the forefront of industry developments.