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Second Cohort of GMI German Dual Vocational Training (GDVT) Students Celebrates Graduation at ALCON Johor

Johor, 30 July 2025 – The German-Malaysian Institute (GMI) proudly celebrates another successful graduation of three mechatronics students from the German Dual Vocational Training (GDVT) programme at ALCON Johor Sdn Bhd. The graduating second cohort from ALCON Johor, Koh Lin Kheat, Muhammad Asyraaf bin Mohd Nor, and Vinoedh Vijaya Kumaran, completed their intensive vocational training, excelling in both theoretical knowledge and hands-on industrial applications.

Graduates celebrate with their family alongside Dr. James J. Govindasamy, Vice President of Alcon Johor (first on right) and Mr. Kumaran Shanmugam, Head of Department German Dual Vocational Training, Malaysian-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MGCC) (first on left).
Representing GMI, Ts. Dr. Nor Afandi bin Sharif and Ts. Dr. Zatil Hafila binti Kamaruddin from the Electrical Engineering Department joined ALCON Johor executives in celebrating this milestone achievement.

The GDVT programme sets the gold standard in technical and vocational education, blending academic excellence with real-world industrial training. This dual approach ensures graduates meet global industry demand, equipping them high-demand skills for a competitive workforce. By bridging industry and academia, the programme empowers skills professionals, strengthen Malaysia’s talent pipeline, and drives industrial growth.

We extend our deepest gratitude to ALCON Johor, the German-Malaysian Institute (GMI), the Jabatan Pembangunan Kemahiran (JPK), and the Malaysian-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MGCC) for their unwavering commitment to this programme. Their continued partnership ensures that the GDVT initiative remains a benchmark for excellence in vocational training, empowering future talent and driving Malaysia’s industrial advancement.Congratulations to the graduates – Herzlichen Glückwunsch an die Absolventen! GMI looks forward to expanding this successful vocational training initiative to meet Malaysia’s growing industrial demands.

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