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GMI Secures Double Awards at Hari Anugerah Pendidik MARA 2026

Kuala Lumpur, 30 June 2026 – The German-Malaysian Institute (GMI) has achieved remarkable recognition at the prestigious Hari Anugerah Pendidik MARA 2026, securing two major honours that underscore its commitment to educational excellence. 

GMI’s Electrical Engineering Department (EED) received the Best MARA Educational Institution Award (IPMa), whilst Ts. Intan Nadiah binti Abdul Hakim, a lecturer from Computer & Information Department (CID), was presented with the Outstanding MARA Educator Award.

Tuan Haji Ahmad Solihin bin Mohamed Yusoff; Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of GMI, participated alongside senior officials in the recitation of the official pledge during the ceremony.
Mr. Tahrin bin Othman; Head of Electrical Engineering Department (EED) of GMI received the Best MARA Educational Institution Award (IPMa).
Ts. Intan Nadiah binti Abdul Hakim; Lecturer at Computer & Information Department (CID) GMI, received the Outstanding MARA Educator Award.

A Celebration of Educational Excellence

The awards ceremony, held at the Grand Ballroom of Hotel Premiera in Kuala Lumpur, brought together distinguished figures from across Malaysia’s educational landscape. This year’s event, themed “Guru Bitara, Nadi Negara” was officiated by YBhg. Datuk Wira Dr. Asyraf Wajdi bin Dato’ Dusuki; Chairman of Majlis Amanah Rakyat (MARA).

YBhg. Datuk Wira Dr. Asyraf Wajdi bin Dato’ Dusuki; Chairman of Majlis Amanah Rakyat (MARA), officiated the event.

Senior officials in attendance included YBhg. Datuk Zulfikri bin Osman; Director-General of MARA, YBhg. Dato’ Dr. Roslan bin Mahmood; Deputy Secretary-General (Development) of the Ministry of Rural and Regional Development (KKDW), and Ms Ajar @ Siti Ajar binti Yasin; MARA Council Member. The event also drew management teams from MARA and its subsidiaries, alongside staff from various MARA educational institutions. 

GMI’s Commitment of Excellence

This prestigious recognition highlights MARA’s dedication to honouring educators across the entire education spectrum under MARA, who have made significant contributions to developing Malaysia’s human capital. GMI views this recognition as both an honour and a responsibility to continue elevating educational standards and producing outstanding educators. 

This double victory inspires GMI’s entire community to strengthen its culture of excellence further and develop more high-performing educators capable of shaping Malaysia’s future workforce. 

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