German-Malaysian Institute

𝐆𝐌𝐈 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐃𝐓𝐈 𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐢𝐧 𝐆𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐲 🇲🇾✈️🇩🇪

When design, technology, and innovation come together across borders and disciplines, perspectives shift and possibilities expand.

From 27 July to 7 August 2026, German-Malaysian Institute (GMI) students participated in the Design, Technology, Innovation (DTI) Summer School at FH Münster, Germany, gaining an experience that went far beyond the classroom.

Over two weeks, they explored:
✅ Cutting-edge prototyping in electronics, robotics, and virtual reality (VR)
✅ Sustainability frameworks, including Cradle to Cradle and the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
✅ Münster and the wider Münsterland region through cultural and educational activities
✅ Collaborative projects with students and professionals from design, engineering, and the humanities

Beyond academics, students experienced German culture, built international friendships, and gained cross-cultural confidence. They didn't just learn. They contributed their own perspectives to a global conversation.

This partnership with FH Münster advances GMI's mission to produce industry-ready graduates through global, hands-on learning. It reflects GMI's commitment to equipping students with both technical know-how and the global outlook employers want.

Danke, FH Münster, for welcoming our students and making this an unforgettable experience.

Discover how GMI prepares students for a global future. Visit www.gmi.edu.my



Kementerian Kemajuan Desa dan Wilayah
MAJLIS AMANAH RAKYAT
German Embassy Kuala Lumpur
FH Münster

𝐖𝐄 𝐀𝐑𝐄 𝐇𝐈𝐑𝐈𝐍𝐆!

The German-Malaysian Institute (GMI), on its journey toward becoming a University College of Applied Sciences (UCAS), is seeking passionate, driven, and highly qualified individuals to grow with us.

𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐨 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐲?

Interested candidates are invited to email their updated resume to [email protected]

Application Deadline: 𝟑𝟎 𝐀𝐮𝐠𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

Join us and be part of an institution shaping the future of applied sciences education. We look forward to welcoming you to GMI!



Kementerian Kemajuan Desa dan Wilayah
MAJLIS AMANAH RAKYAT

Tahniah Nur Izzat Latiff bin Abdul Latip, daripada kumpulan GAPP2020 GMI! Terima kasih MAJLIS AMANAH RAKYAT



Kementerian Kemajuan Desa dan Wilayah
German Embassy Kuala Lumpur
MARA Frankfurt
GMI Foundation Pre-University & General Studies

𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬, 𝐆𝐌𝐈 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐦, 𝐨𝐧 𝐚 𝐃𝐨𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐏𝐨𝐝𝐢𝐮𝐦 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐡 𝐭𝐨 𝐑𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫!

After two intense days of competition, the German-Malaysian Institute (GMI) Robotics Society proudly secured 2nd Runner-Up in both the Robot Transporter Open Category and the Sumo 3kg Category at the World Robotic Centre Competition (WRCC) 2026!

Competing against strong teams from Malaysia and Indonesia, the team demonstrated remarkable determination, teamwork, technical skills, and an unwavering passion for robotics on the international stage.

Held on 11 and 12 August 2026 at Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM), Serdang Selangor, WRCC 2026 brought together talented robotics teams from across the region. The GMI team, comprising students from the Electrical Engineering Department (EED) and the Mechanical Engineering Department (MED), came together with one shared goal — to bring home a podium finish.

This achievement would not have been possible without the continuous guidance and support of the GMIRS club supervisors:

🔹 Ir. Dr. Ahmad Hafiz bin Mohd Hashim
🔹 Dr. Sham Firdaus bin Md. Ali
🔹 Mr. Mohd Heidir bin Mohd Shah
🔹 Mr. Afiq Farees bin Jamil

Special appreciation also goes to the Student Support Unit, as well as the MED club supervisors, Mr. Mohamad Faezal bin Omar Baki and Mr. Abdul Rahman bin Abdul Ghani, for their valuable assistance, technical expertise, and support in the fabrication of the robots.

Introducing the team behind this achievement — our GMI Robotics warriors:

🔹 Muhamad Iman Hakim bin Muhamad Norakmal
🔹 Muhammad Nur Iman bin Zainorizam
🔹 Muhammad 'Afeeq Farihin bin Mohd Faisal
🔹 Wan Muhammad Faheem bin Wan Suhaimi
🔹 Alya Batrisyia Qaisara binti Zulkepli
🔹 Sheikh Aqil Hakimy bin Sheikh Ahmad Haiqal
🔹 Ahmad Danial bin Ahmad Faiza
🔹 Ahmad Ilyas bin Ahmad Saifuddin
🔹 Muhammad Nasyat bin Azman

From preparation and fabrication to the intensity of the competition arena, every challenge became a lesson, and every match brought the team one step closer to the podium.

Two categories. Two podium finishes. One proud GMI family.

Congratulations once again to the entire team! We are proud of your achievement — and we know this is only the beginning. Hungry for more, and ready for the next challenge!



Kementerian Kemajuan Desa dan Wilayah
MAJLIS AMANAH RAKYAT
German Embassy Kuala Lumpur

𝐆𝐌𝐈 × 𝐅𝐇 𝐌ü𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 | 𝐍𝐞𝐭𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

The German-Malaysian Institute (GMI) delegation visited FH Münster University of Applied Sciences, Germany, for an intensive Networking Week under the DAAD grant initiative on 15–19 June 2026. The programme deepened GMI's understanding of the University of Applied Sciences (UAS) education model and advanced pathways towards future degree collaboration.

Ts. Fahrul Rizal A. Halim, Deputy Managing Director (Academics), led the GMI delegation, together with the academic management team and lecturers: Dr. Siti Nor Fazlina Abdul Hamid (Project Leader, German University Programme), Dr. Rohaya Kamaluddin, Dr. Sham Firdaus Md Ali, Ts. Intan Nadiah Abdul Hakim, Ms Sharifah Faezah Syed Husin and Ms Siti Hajar Yusof.

Key Areas of Discussion
* Academic curriculum alignment with German UAS standards
* Student mobility and international progression pathways
* Foundation and degree programme collaboration
* Research, innovation and industry engagement

These discussions support GMI's strategic efforts to strengthen its applied science education ecosystem and develop internationally aligned academic pathways. The Networking Week also served as a valuable platform for professional development and deeper collaboration between GMI and FH Münster.

GMI extends its sincere appreciation to FH Münster for the warm hospitality and meaningful exchange. We look forward to building on this partnership for years to come.



Kementerian Kemajuan Desa dan Wilayah
MAJLIS AMANAH RAKYAT
German Embassy Kuala Lumpur

𝐂𝐄𝐑𝐀𝐌𝐀𝐇 𝐇𝐀𝐋𝐀 𝐓𝐔𝐉𝐔 𝐊𝐄𝐑𝐉𝐀𝐘𝐀 𝐒𝐄𝐋𝐄𝐏𝐀𝐒 𝐒𝐏𝐌 & 𝐌𝐄𝐌𝐁𝐈𝐍𝐀 𝐌𝐀𝐒𝐀 𝐃𝐄𝐏𝐀𝐍 𝐃𝐀𝐋𝐀𝐌 𝐁𝐈𝐃𝐀𝐍𝐆 𝐓𝐕𝐄𝐓

German-Malaysian Institute (GMI) berbesar hati berpeluang menyantuni para pelajar Tingkatan 5 Aliran Sastera, Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan (SMK) TTDI Jaya menerusi Program Ceramah Hala Tuju Kerjaya Selepas SPM dan Membina Masa Depan dalam Bidang TVET.

Program ini bertujuan memberikan pendedahan kepada para pelajar mengenai peluang pendidikan serta laluan kerjaya selepas menduduki Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM), khususnya dalam bidang Pendidikan dan Latihan Teknikal dan Vokasional (TVET) yang semakin berkembang dan relevan dengan keperluan industri masa kini.

Melalui sesi perkongsian ini, para pelajar didedahkan kepada pelbagai peluang dan laluan pendidikan yang boleh diterokai, di samping memperoleh panduan untuk mengenal pasti minat dan potensi diri serta merancang hala tuju akademik dan kerjaya mereka dengan lebih yakin.

Setinggi-tinggi penghargaan dan terima kasih diucapkan kepada pihak SMK TTDI Jaya atas jemputan dan kerjasama yang diberikan. Semoga perkongsian yang disampaikan dapat membuka perspektif baharu kepada para pelajar dalam merancang masa depan serta membantu mereka membuat pilihan pendidikan dan kerjaya yang tepat selepas menamatkan persekolahan.

Sehingga bertemu lagi!



Kementerian Kemajuan Desa dan Wilayah
Kementerian Pendidikan Malaysia
MAJLIS AMANAH RAKYAT

𝐊𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐬, 𝐓𝐞𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐢, 𝐊𝐞𝐣𝐮𝐫𝐮𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐚𝐧 𝐝𝐚𝐧 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐤 𝐝𝐚𝐧 𝐇𝐚𝐫𝐢 𝐊𝐞𝐫𝐣𝐚𝐲𝐚 𝐒𝐞𝐤𝐨𝐥𝐚𝐡 𝐌𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐡 𝐊𝐞𝐛𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐬𝐚𝐚𝐧 𝐉𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐧 𝐑𝐞𝐤𝐨, 𝐊𝐚𝐣𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐨𝐫

German-Malaysian Institute (GMI) berbesar hati memenuhi jemputan ke Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Jalan Reko sempena Program Karnival Sains, Teknologi, Kejuruteraan dan Matematik (STEM) serta Hari Kerjaya.

Program ini melibatkan penyertaan murid-murid Tingkatan 3, 4 dan 5 dan menjadi platform yang bermakna untuk memberikan pendedahan kepada para pelajar mengenai peluang pendidikan tinggi serta prospek kerjaya dalam bidang STEM.

Melalui perkongsian dan interaksi sepanjang program, para pelajar berpeluang meneroka pelbagai laluan pendidikan, mengenal pasti minat dan potensi diri, serta mendapatkan gambaran yang lebih jelas dalam merancang perjalanan akademik dan kerjaya mereka pada masa hadapan.

Setinggi-tinggi penghargaan dan terima kasih diucapkan kepada pihak Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Jalan Reko atas jemputan serta layanan mesra yang diberikan sepanjang program berlangsung.

Semoga perkongsian ini dapat memberikan inspirasi kepada para pelajar untuk terus meneroka potensi diri, membina keyakinan, dan melangkah lebih jauh dalam mengejar impian serta masa depan yang cemerlang.

Sehingga bertemu lagi pada kesempatan yang akan datang!

𝐊𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐥 𝐊𝐎𝐇𝐄𝐌 𝐝𝐚𝐧 𝐇𝐚𝐫𝐢 𝐊𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐬𝐢 𝐒𝐞𝐤𝐨𝐥𝐚𝐡 𝐌𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐡 𝐊𝐞𝐛𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐬𝐚𝐚𝐧 𝐊𝐚𝐣𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐔𝐭𝐚𝐦𝐚 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

German-Malaysian Institute (GMI) berbesar hati memenuhi jemputan ke Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Kajang Utama sempena Program Karnival KOHEM dan Hari Koperasi.

Program ini menjadi platform yang bermakna buat GMI untuk berkongsi informasi berkaitan laluan pendidikan, program pengajian serta prospek kerjaya dalam bidang teknikal, teknologi dan kejuruteraan kepada para pelajar.

Melalui perkongsian ini, para pelajar berpeluang mengenali dengan lebih dekat peluang pendidikan yang tersedia, mengenal pasti minat dan potensi diri, serta merancang laluan pendidikan dan kerjaya masa hadapan dengan lebih yakin dan berinformasi.

Setinggi-tinggi penghargaan dan terima kasih diucapkan kepada pihak Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Kajang Utama atas jemputan serta layanan mesra yang diberikan sepanjang program berlangsung.

Semoga perkongsian ini memberikan inspirasi dan menjadi langkah awal buat para pelajar dalam meneroka potensi diri serta membina masa depan yang cemerlang.

Sehingga bertemu lagi pada kesempatan yang akan datang!

𝐆𝐌𝐈 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐆𝐁 𝐌𝐘 𝐋𝐚𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐡 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐈𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩

The German-Malaysian Institute (GMI) was honoured to host Ms Kerstin Hommel, Group VP Human Resources, SGB-SMIT Group, alongside the SGB MY Sdn Bhd delegation led by Mr Andrew Morrow, Managing Director, on 5 August 2026. The visit marked a significant milestone in the partnership between GMI and SGB MY, celebrating SGB MY's inaugural scholarship programme and reaffirming a shared commitment to developing future engineering talent.

Commencing January to June 2026 Academic Session, six GMI students will receive the SGB MY Scholarship. The recipients include students from the Electrical Engineering and Mechanical Engineering Departments.

More than financial assistance, the scholarship reflects SGB MY's commitment to strengthening Malaysia's TVET talent pipeline by easing financial barriers and enabling students to focus on academic excellence, technical competency, and professional growth.

The visit by SGB-SMIT Group and SGB MY opened doors to explore future collaborations, including industry exposure and potential international pathways for GMI students in Germany.

GMI extends its sincere appreciation to SGB-SMIT Group and the entire SGB MY Sdn Bhd team for their commitment to our students' development. As a premier TVET institution, GMI remains committed to building strategic partnerships that provide access to quality education and nurture future-ready professionals.



Kementerian Kemajuan Desa dan Wilayah
MAJLIS AMANAH RAKYAT
German Embassy Kuala Lumpur

𝐆𝐌𝐈 𝐒𝐄𝐏𝐃 𝐓𝐄𝐀𝐌 𝐂𝐑𝐎𝐖𝐍𝐄𝐃 𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐌𝐏𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐀𝐓 𝐒𝐄𝐃𝐀 𝐈𝐍𝐍𝐎𝐕𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐋𝐋𝐄𝐍𝐆𝐄 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔!

Congratulations to our students from the Sustainable Energy & Power Distribution (SEPD) programme for emerging as Champion of Category B – Build the Future (Prototype) at the 2nd SEDA Innovation Challenge (SIC) 2026, held in conjunction with the International Sustainable Energy Summit (ISES) 2026 at KLCC!

Representing GMI with their project “Solar-Powered Green Hydrogen Production System with AI-Based IoT Monitoring (HydroFuel)”, the team consists of:

👨‍🎓 Firas Najmi bin Mohamed Zafrul – Team Leader
👨‍🎓 Daanish bin Adam
👩‍🎓 Imanina Safiah binti Mohd Nasir
👨‍🎓 Adam Daniel Iman bin Haizy Hamry

👩‍🏫 Supervisor: Nur Ayuni Binti Jalaluddin

HydroFuel combines solar energy, green hydrogen production, IoT, AI and safety monitoring in a compact and portable system. The project was further developed from the students’ Final Year Project (FYP) at GMI.

🚀 The Journey to the Top

The team had to progress through several stages of the SEDA Innovation Challenge, competing against other innovations before successfully securing a place among the Top 5 Finalists in Category B.

The Top 5 teams then advanced to the final exhibition and judging at ISES 2026, where the SEPD team successfully impressed the judges and emerged as:

🥇 CHAMPION – CATEGORY B: BUILD THE FUTURE (PROTOTYPE)
💰 RM7,000 CASH PRIZE

This achievement reflects the students’ hard work, continuous project improvement and the dedicated guidance of their supervisor.

Congratulations Team HydroFuel, Ms. Ayuni and SEPD! 👏🏻💙

You have made GMI proud! 🇲🇾🏆



Kementerian Kemajuan Desa dan Wilayah
MAJLIS AMANAH RAKYAT
German Embassy Kuala Lumpur
Sustainable Energy Development Authority - SEDA Malaysia