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Strategic Industry-Academia Collaboration Between GMI and Bubbles O2 Sdn Bhd Yields Innovative Sustainable Energy Integrated Project

Kajang, 8 November 2025 – Final year students from the German-Malaysian Institute (GMI) unveiled an innovative Sustainable Energy Integrated Project at the 31st Convocation Ceremony, marking the first major deliverable of a strategic partnership with Bubbles O2 Sdn Bhd.

Activated by a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) Exchange Ceremony on 14 August 2025, this industry-funded initiative enabled a team of interdisciplinary students from the Electrical Engineering Department, Mechanical Engineering Department, and Computer & Information Department to develop a functional renewable energy system. 

Tuan Haji Ahmad Solihin bin Mohamed Yusoff, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of GMI, welcomed the distinguished guests to the Final Year Project Showcase.

The project was presented to a distinguished audience, including:

  • Ms. Ulrike Wolf, Deputy Head of Mission of the Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany in Malaysia
  • 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)
  • Senior leadership from Bubbles O2 Sdn Bhd, including shareholders Mr. Mohd Zaffarin bin Abdul Ghaffar and Mr. Ismayuddin bin Marwan; Logistic Director Mr. Abdul Malek bin Ahmad; Plant Director Mr. Shaharullah bin Nyata, and Marketing Manager Ms. Amirah Farhana binti Amir.
GMI’s Management Team demonstrating the Sustainable Energy Integrated Project during the Final Year Project (FYP) Showcase event.

Demonstrating GMI’s commitment to sustainability and technology-driven education, the project serves as a dynamic applied learning platform. It integrates sensor networks, microcontroller systems, and real-time data analytics to create an engaging hands-on experience, effectively bridging fitness technology with practical renewable energy solutions. 

This successful showcase underscores the effectiveness of GMI’s industry-linked TVET model in fostering practical innovation and skill development, reinforcing its role in preparing a skilled engineering workforce for Malaysia’s sustainable energy transition.

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