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GMI Team Shines at VICE 2024

The German-Malaysian Institute (GMI) made a remarkable impact at Virtual Innovation Competition Exhibition (VICE) 2024 with multiple achievements, including the First place in the Young Innovator Award category for the Education Smart Home System Kit and a Gold Medal for another team’s project, the Robot Pemotong Rumput (Robotic Lawn Mower). These victories reflect GMI’s commitment to fostering young talents and advancing innovative solutions in technology and sustainability.

The VICE 2024, organized by Kolej Poly-Tech MARA (KPTM) Bangi, brought together young talents from across Malaysia to showcase their innovative projects. The event, which aimed to inspire creativity, technological advancements, and sustainability, recognized outstanding contributions in various fields, including education, technology, and sustainability. 

Winning Project: Education Smart Home System Kit

The Education Smart Home System Kit, developed by the Sustainable Energy & Power Distribution (SEPD) team from GMI, is an innovative educational tool designed to introduce students and educators to smart home technology and sustainable energy concepts through hands-on learning. The kit integrates automation, the Internet of Things (IoT), and energy efficiency principles, helping users understand modern smart home systems and their role in promoting sustainability.

This educational kit simulates real-world applications, providing an immersive learning experience that educates users about energy-efficient technologies and their integration into smart homes. By promoting practical knowledge of sustainable technologies, this kit equips students with essential skills for a future powered by smart, eco-friendly solutions.

Team Behind the Winning Project

The SEPD team that developed the Education Smart Home System Kit consisted of talented students committed to innovation. The team was led by Ms. Raha Binti Bahanurdin as the supervisor, with the following team members contributing their expertise:

  • Imanina Safiah Binti Mohd Nasir
  • Adam Daniel Iman Bin Haizy Hamry
  • Aina Damia Binti Halim
  • Daanish Bin Adam

The team’s collaboration and hard work resulted in a project that not only showcases their technical abilities but also their capacity to address sustainability challenges in a creative, practical way. Their dedication reflects the values of excellence and innovation that GMI fosters in its students.

Looking Ahead: The Future of Innovation at GMI

As GMI looks toward the future, the institute remains committed to supporting technology-driven innovation, sustainability, and the development of industry-ready graduates. With an emphasis on practical, hands-on learning and real-world applications, GMI is shaping the next generation of leaders in engineering, technology, and sustainability.

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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