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YPM and Maybank Islamic Successfully Host Digital Entrepreneur Programme at GMI

Kajang, 30 October 2025 – Yayasan Pelajaran MARA (YPM), with the sponsorship of Maybank Islamic, successful organised the Digital Entrepreneur Programme at our campus. This event served as a dynamic platform that integrated innovation, technology, and entrepreneurship, sparking inspiration and unlocking new opportunities to cultivate the next generation of digital entrepreneurs.

Ts. Dr. Muhamad Farid bin Daud, Deputy Director of Corporate Services, giving his welcoming speech

The programme commenced with a welcome address from Ts. Dr. Muhamad Farid bin Daud, Deputy Director of Corporate Services at GMI. En. Mohd Faidzal bin Kernaini, Director of the Fund Development Division at YPM, officiated the event. Distinguished attendees included En. Nor Adnan bin Wakiman, the MARA District Officer for Hulu Langat, alongside invited panelists, representatives from GMI and YPM, and participating students and instructors from GMI, KKTM Petaling Jaya, and GiatMARA Serdang.

Event Highlights and Engaging Sessions

Key sessions featured an interactive Entrepreneurs’ Forum with alumni from GMI and KKTM PJ. Attendees gained valuable insights from briefings by ODA Malaysia, Lalamove, and MARA. Inspirational talks included “Digital Marketing: Trends, Strategies & Opportunities” by En. Noorhisyam Razali (Pakcik Gaming) and “The Future of Business: Assisted by AI, Guided by Humans” by En. Abdul Wafi Hamid from OMG Academy.

Acknowledgements and Future Vision

GMI expresses its highest appreciation to YPM and Maybank Islamic for hosting this high-impact initiative. The institute hopes such programmes will continue to catalyse the emergence of competitive, innovative, and visionary digital entrepreneurs, driving national advancement.

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.

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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.

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  4. I have the right to request access to, correction of, or deletion of the personal data provided by contacting GMI directly.

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