Goethe-Institut Malaysia

🎬 SUPER WEDNESDAY – German Film Series!

Enjoy a curated line‑up of 6 light‑hearted German films that capture the wit, charm, and diversity of contemporary German cinema ✨ Take a break midweek and escape into cinema with us!

📍 Goethe-Institut Malaysia, Menara IQ (HSBC), Tun Razak Exchange (TRX), KL
🕕 6.00pm - 8.00pm
🎟️ Free admission | Limited seats available
📩 Reserve your seat: [email protected]

Check out our event calendar link in bio or website at www.goethe.de/malaysia to view the trailers! ✨

This screening is for cultural and educational purposes only.

🇩🇪🇲🇾 A meaningful exchange under H.E. Ambassador Silke Riecken-Daerr, German Ambassador to Malaysia, together with Dr. Ingo Schöningh, Director of Goethe‑Institut Malaysia, visited Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS) . They were warmly received by Prof. Dr. Poline Bala, Director of the Institute of Borneo Studies (IBS), who shared insights into IBS research and project developments, including the upcoming Rites of the Hunt initiative with Goethe-Institut Malaysia.

The visit opened discussions on future research collaborations and exchange programmes between German partners and IBS — strengthening academic and cultural ties.

Ambassador Riecken-Daerr and Dr. Schöningh also visited Borneo Cultures Museum , where they were hosted by Ms. Yasmin Khalid Nicholls, the Deputy Director, received a guided tour, and participated in a presentation ceremony.

✨ This visit formed part of the inaugural Team Germany mission to Kuching — a first-of-its-kind initiative bringing together , , , and over 20 German business representatives. 🤝 We look forward to deepening these exchanges and building lasting partnerships in research, culture, and beyond!

🔍 In , our online Germany magazine - Feminist Coming-of-Age Novel: A Summer That Never Ends.

Dara Brexendorf chooses an unusual premise for her debut novel: She introduces Ada, a young woman suffering from endometriosis, who traces the development of her physicality in her thoughts, a journey marked by both joy and profound pain.

Read more at https://www.goethe.de/prj/ger/de/ihr/bks/27259395.html or via our link in bio!

🔍 In , our online Germany magazine - Satire on High Society:
STINK OF FLESH FOLDS.
The Vienna Opera Ball is as much a part of Vienna as mortar is to the construction magnate Richard Lugner, who died in 2024. For decades, he had himself accompanied to this major social event by female celebrities, a move that garnered significant media attention. Stefanie Sargnagel has written a wildly satirical take on her "visit to the upper crust." Check it out here https://www.goethe.de/prj/ger/de/ihr/bks/27263882.html or in our link in bio!

✨ Final call to join our classroom German courses starting 14 May! Enjoy interactive lessons, group learning, and direct feedback from teachers at our institute at Menara IQ, TRX, KL 😉

📩 Register now at www.goethe.de/malaysia

🎬The series "Cracks in Reality" continues in May with a new film:

Watch JUPITER now on goethe-on-demand.de, the Goethe-Institut's free streaming platform.

A passing comet abruptly tears 14-year-old Lea from her familiar life. Her parents rush her and her brother to a remote mountain camp. There, the family joins a community that firmly believes in humanity's origin on Jupiter. The initial sense of security begins to crack when Lea realizes that the community is striving for a "higher existence" using radical means.

Stream now – for free on goethe-on-demand.de!

📸JUPITER
Image © missingFILMs

📢 OPEN CALL FOR MALAYSIAN ARTISTS!
Artist In Residency (AIR) Exchange Program 2026
Submission Period: 1 May – 31 May 2026

AIR Exchange Program returns this year with another artist residency opportunity in Germany for Malaysian artist.
The residency takes place from October to December 2026 in the city of Frankfurt with the project partner, Basis e.V. Basis Frankfurt
Our new Malaysian partner is Think & Tink in Kuching.

The programme is intended for professional artists working in visual, discursive, or performative fields, with a minimum of three years of continuous artistic practice. Consideration is given to project proposals that are site-specific and collaborative in nature, and which engage with local contexts and communities. The residency places emphasis on research, artistic experimentation, and dialogue with artists, curators, cultural practitioners, and local initiatives.

A panel of juries in each city will shortlist the applicants. This shortlist will be sent to the final juries in the host countries, who will choose the scholarship winner. The jury’s decision is final. In Malaysia, only shortlisted applicants will be notified. The winner will be announced on the institute’s social media and website.
The residency will take place in Frankfurt am Main, Germany with our host partner basis e.V.
The recipient will receive €1,000 per month for living expenses, international economy return flight tickets, three months of accommodation & a working studio at basis e.V., curatorial support connecting with the local artist network in Germany.

A complete application consists of:
• A letter of motivation with date and signature
• Artist Bio and CV
• The application form with work samples and a description of site-specific projects, if planned.

To learn more about the program, please visit https://www.goethe.de/ins/my/en/kul/sup/air.html
Application form link: https://www.goethe.de/ins/my/en/kul/sup/air/app.html

✨ Happy Labour Day! A day to honour the contributions of workers and the spirit of perseverance. Wishing you a well‑deserved break!
🔒Please take note the Goethe-Institut Malaysia is closed on Friday, 1 May 2026 in honour of Labour Day, and will reopen on Monday, 4 May 2026.

💻 We’re hiring: IT‑Support Coordinator!
The Goethe‑Institut Malaysia is looking for a motivated and reliable IT‑Support professional to support our daily operations and systems on a part-time basis. 📩 Visit www.goethe.de/malaysia for more information and submit your applications to Michelle Wong at admin‑[email protected] by 31 May 2026!

🍺The Germans' love of beer is world-famous. This "liquid bread," with its many varieties and festivals, is a big part of German culture: from Munich to Cologne – every region has its own unique brewing traditions. Are you familiar with the ones in our post?

Which German beer is your favorite? Let us know in the comments!