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Explore High-Tech Careers: GMI Hosts InvestPenang, ams OSRAM, and Talent Houz

Kajang, 4 February 2026 – The German-Malaysian Institute (GMI) connected 271 students with industry leaders at “Empowering Futures: Explore Careers with InvestPenang, ams OSRAM & Talent Houz”. This career talk offered direct insights into Penang’s high-tech landscape and emerging career pathways.  

GMI hosted distinguished representatives from:

  • InvestPenang: Ms Hawani Adnan (Head of Talent Programme) and Ms Nur Fatihah (Talent Programme Executive)
  • ams OSRAM: Ms Nurul Ain Rosli and Mr Ronald Heon Lon Yip (Talent Acquisition Staff Specialists)
  • Talent Houz: Mr Oscar Low Chun Siang (Co-Founder)
Industry Leaders Share Frontline Insights

Representatives from InvestPenang and ams OSRAM delivered engaging sessions on Penang’s rapidly expanding industrial ecosystem and the career pathways emerging within it. The global innovator ams OSRAM shared expertise on breakthrough technologies in intelligent sensors and opto-semiconductors, while InvestPenang detailed the state’s robust industrial growth and in-demand technical roles.

GMI’s Hands-On Learning Takes Centre Stage

Following the career talk, the delegation toured GMI’s Advanced Technology Centres, where students develop industry-ready competencies through practical training. The tour featured: 

  • Mini Cinema & 2D Design Lab
  • Cyber Schlachfeld (Cyber Battlefield Centre)
  • Sensor Lab
  • Hybrid & EV System Lab
  • Bosch Rexroth Smart Mini Factory
  • Additiv Zentrum (3D Printing Centre)

These facilities exemplify GMI’s commitment to producing work-ready graduates equipped for the demands of Industry 4.0.

Strengthening TVET Collaboration

This initiative advances GMI’s strategic partnerships in industrial training, graduate employment, and talent development, aligned with key pillars of national TVET aspirations. 

GMI extends its sincere appreciation to InvestPenang, ams OSRAM, and Talent Houz for their support in nurturing future-ready technical talent.

Terms & Conditions

  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.
  3. Agreement to Terms
    – By entering the contest, participants agree to abide by these terms and conditions.
    – Participants must ensure that their submissions comply with all guidelines provided.
  4. Prizes
    – Details of the prizes will be announced at the start of the contest.
    – Winners will be selected based on the accuracy of their quiz answers and creativity of their tagline.
  5. Selection of Winners
    – Winners will be notified through the social media platform where they entered the contest.
    – The decision of the contest organizers is final and no correspondence will be entered into.
  6. Privacy
    – Personal information collected during the contest will be used for the purpose of this contest and promotional activities and will be kept confidential.
  7. Liability
    The organizers reserve the right to disqualify any participant who violates these terms and conditions or engages in any fraudulent activity.
  8. Modification of Terms
    The organizers reserve the right to modify these terms and conditions at any time. Participants will be notified of any changes through the official GMI social media accounts.
  9. Acceptance
    By participating in the contest, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to these terms and conditions.

Consent Declaration:

By signing this consent form, I, as the participant (or the parent/guardian of the participant, where applicable), hereby consent to the collection, use, and processing of the personal information provided solely for the purpose of administering the GMI online quiz competition.

I understand that this data will be handled in accordance with applicable data protection regulations and will only be used for the competition and related communications from GMI.

I acknowledge that:

  1. The information collected during this quiz contest may be used for promotional purposes, including WhatsApp notifications and other marketing activities. By participating, you consent to the use of your data for these purposes.
  2. The information will be securely stored and accessed only by authorized personnel involved in the competition.
  3. GMI is committed to safeguarding personal data in compliance with applicable data protection laws.
  4. I have the right to request access to, correction of, or deletion of the personal data provided by contacting GMI directly.

Data Protection Assurance:

GMI is committed to protecting your personal information. All data collected will be securely stored and managed in accordance with our data protection policy. It will not be shared with third parties without explicit consent unless required by law.

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