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GMI Honours Graduates at 31st Convocation Ceremony 2025

Kajang, 8 November 2025 – The German-Malaysian Institute (GMI) proudly conferred diplomas upon 446 graduates during its 31st Convocation Ceremony. The ceremony celebrated the accomplishments of graduates across four key disciplines: 224 from the Computer & Information Department, 142 from the Electrical Engineering Department, 75 from the Mechanical Engineering Department, and 5 from the German Dual Vocational Training programme. 

The event welcomed the Guest of Honour, Ms. Ulrike Wolf, Deputy Head of Mission of the Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany in Malaysia, who attended on behalf of Her Excellency Silke Riecken-Daerr, the Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany to Malaysia.

The Guest of Honour speech session by Ms. Ulrike Wolf, Deputy Head of Mission of the Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany in Malaysia.

A gathering of distinguished guests from pivotal institutions and industries underscored the robust partnerships central to GMI’s mission. Attendees included:

  • YBhg. Dato’ Seri Hassan bin Malek, Member of the MARA Council
  • YBhg. Dato’ Zulfikri bin Osman, Director General of MARA
  • YBhg. Ir. Dr. Mahzan bin Teh, Deputy Director General of MARA
  • YBhg. Tuan Haji Ridhwan bin Abd Yazid, Director of Construction and Maintenance at MARA and member of the GMI Board of Directors
  • YBhg. Ts. Puan Hajah Zuleah binti Darsong, Director General of the Department of Skills Development (JPK) and member of the GMI Board of Directors.
  • Mr. Hannes Farlock, Executive Director of Malaysian-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MGCC)
Tuan Haji Ahmad Solihin bin Mohamed Yusoff, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of GMI, delivering his inspiring speech

In his address, Tuan Haji Ahmad Solihin bin Mohamed Yusoff, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of GMI, stated, “At the German-Malaysian Institute (GMI), Education goes beyond facts. We shape minds that think with artistry, and hands that work with mastery. This is the soul of Applied Science, and all else becomes technology”. 

Celebrating Outstanding Achievement

The ceremony also featured the presentation of 18 special industry-sponsored awards to top-performing students:

GMI Ehrenpreis für Exzellenz (Overall Best Student Award)

Shahrul Azmeer Bin Suhaimi – Diploma in Network Security programme, Computer and Information Department

GMI Board of Directors’ Award for Best Overall Student

  • Shahrul Azmeer Bin Suhaimi – Diploma in Network Security 
  • Zetty Adleena Binti Zul Azrin – Diploma in Engineering Technology (Electronics and Information Technology)
  • Abdul Muizz Bin Affandi – Diploma in Engineering Technology (CNC Precision Technology)
Best Final Year Project Award

Computer & Information Department

  • Interactive Courseware: Food Nutrition: Aqeel Luqman Bin Nor Azmi – Creative Multimedia Programme
  • Clickjacking Auto-Detection System (CADS): Muhammad Afiq Farhan Bin Mohd Nasaruddin, Arif Nabihah Binti Kamaruddin & Muhammad Amirul Asyraf Bin Bosri – Network Security Programme
  • Mobile Apps for Muslim Info: Muhamad Farid Bin Zakaria, Adam Hakimy Bin Yushaury, Syed Muhammad Haidar Bin Syed Ali Alattas & Ahmad Raziq Bin Ahmad Shah Rafi – Software Engineering Programme
Electrical Engineering Department

  • Smart Crash Alert System: Abdul Walid Bin Abdul Malik, Razeen Iskandar Bin Ahmad Fakhri & Muhammad Azrul Haizad Bin Nik Azahar – Autotronics Engineering Technology Programme
  • Smart Library Link: Nur Aisyah Binti Shaimi, Muhammad Amir Ashraff Bin Ahmad Zamri, Hariz Zubayr Bin Fuad & Khairul Faris Bin Khairul Azli – Electronics and Information Technology Programme
  • Autonomous Wall Painting Robot: Muhammad Arif Zakwan Bin Ismail, Muhammad Khairul Ikhwan Bin Mohd Hairul Azmi, Wan Mohammad Ian Ariff Bin Wan Hosni & Nabeel Azreen Bin Mustafa Kamal – Mechatronics Engineering Technology Programme
  • Lotion Honeylive: Ahmad Zarif Danish Bin Ahmad Zuwairi, Mohamed Nor Nazreen Bin Mohamed Nasir, Muhammad Afiq Bin Mohamad Nashrudin & Muhammad Faizul Bin Mat Jefri – Process Instrumentation & Control Programme
  • Solar Charging Station (Solarilux Powerport): Muhammad Saifuddin Amirullah Bin Mohd Shaiful Khairuddin Amirullah, Siti Nur Aziera Binti Hamdan, Norrul Haikal Iqmal Bin Norrulazman & Muhammad Mikhail Bin Mohammad Rumzi – Sustainable Energy & Power Distribution Programme
Mechanical Engineering Department

  • Facemill Cutter: Zefry Emir Bin Nasarudin, Muhammad Zainur Rijal Bin Abdul Hafiz & Mohammad Nazmi Bin Borhan – CNC Precision Technology Programme
  • Instant Beverage Cooler: Saladdin Nurreffin Bin Ayub – Industrial Design Programme
  • Digitizing Inventory System: Nur Hani Aqilah Binti Mohd Zaki, Alyssamaria Naquiah Binti Asri & Aqilah Azwar Binti Azizan – Industrial Quality Management Programme
  • AGV With Real Time Monitoring: Ahmad Syukri Eiman Bin Ahmad Rafa’i, Nurbalqis Safiah Binti Ewan Najib, Nafeez Azrai Anas Bin Khairodin & Nurin Nasyrah Binti Zamani – Manufacturing System Programme
  • Milling Machine Restoration: Muhamad Lukman Nur Hakim Bin Abdul Jalil & Alqiemi Bin Agos – Machine Tool Maintenance Programme
  • Hydroponic Tower: Raja Nurlina Binti Raja Zainal Abidin, Muhamad Fadzil Noor Bin Amirudin & Muhammad Hairul Amri Bin Sazali – Product Design & Manufacturing Programme

This convocation ceremony celebrated both individual graduate success and the dedicated effort of the entire GMI community in developing highly skilled, globally competitive professionals.

Congratulations to the GMI Class of 2025! We wish you tremendous success as you embark on your professional journeys

GMI Management Team with Ms. Ulrike Wolf, and distinguished guests.

GMI extends its deepest congratulations to all graduates and expresses sincere gratitude to the Ministry of Higher Education (MoHE), the Ministry of Rural and Regional Development (KKDW), Majlis Amanah Rakyat (MARA), the Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany, the Malaysian-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MGCC), along with all industry partners, stakeholders, sponsors, the media and all those who have supported us in this transformative journey. 

We look forward to a future where GMI will continues to lead in delivering world-class education and training for Malaysia’s next generation of technical experts.

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