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.

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.





