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Strengthening Bilateral Ties: German Ambassador and MGCC Visit GMI

Kajang, 9 January 2026 – Her Excellency Silke Riecken-Daerr, Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany to Malaysia, undertook an official working visit to the German-Malaysian Institute (GMI). 

The distinguished delegation included Mr. Hannes Farlock, Executive Director of the Malaysian-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MGCC), and Mr. Boris Alex, Director for Malaysia and the Philippines at Germany Trade & Invest (GTAI), along with representatives from the German Embassy and MGCC.

Tuan Haji Ahmad Solihin bin Mohamed Yusoff, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of GMI, presented an overview of the institute’s Strategic Plan and its Way Forward to the delegation.

The visit featured a comprehensive tour of the institute’s Advanced Technology Centres, which are central to its mission of developing future-ready talent, as follows:

  • Siemens DCS Centre
  • Festo Certified Training Centre
  • Cyber Schlachtfeld
  • Additiv Zentrum 

These centres exemplify GMI’s firm commitment to practical, technology-driven education in advanced manufacturing and Industry 4.0, directly supporting the needs of the industrial ecosystem.

GMI extends its sincere gratitude to the Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany and the MGCC for their continued support. This partnership is fundamental to strengthening bilateral ties and driving shared success. As a premier TVET institution, GMI remains dedicated to preparing students and professionals for a future-ready workforce.

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  1. Eligibility
    – This contest is open to secondary school students born between January 1, 2007, and December 31, 2009.
    – Participants must follow at least one of the official social media accounts of the German-Malaysian Institute (GMI) to be eligible (Facebook, Instagram or Tiktok).
  2. Contest Participation
    – To enter the contest, participants must complete the quiz and submit their answers as instructed.
    – Participants are encouraged to create a unique and creative tagline related to GMI to increase their chances of winning.
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  4. Prizes
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