WORLD LEADER:Universiti Teknologi Mara students get exposure to German technology
UiTM students checking out German products. Pix by Adi Safri
GERMAN technology was showcased at the recent German Day at Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM) in Shah Alam.
German ambassador Dr Guenter Gruber and UiTM vice-chancellor professor Datuk Dr Sahol Hamid Abu Bakar officiated at the event which carried the theme "Germany faces Malaysia".
Sahol said it was an honour for the university to co-host the celebrations.
He said, since the early 1990s, students had been sent to various Fachhochschule (universities of applied sciences).
He added that a memorandum of understanding had been signed between the Ministry of Science, Research and Arts of the German state of Baden-Wurttemberg and UiTM in 1997.
"I believe the students and faculty staff benefited from the opportunity to interact with German company representatives present today.
"They were able to enquire about internship offers and engage in a meeting of minds on matters regarding curriculum, joint research projects and industry partnerships," said Sahol.
Gruber said the objective of holding German Day at UiTM was to introduce the best of Germany to the students here.
The products and services exhibited were those of companies that are world leaders in their fields such as Siemens, Zwick/Roell Ag, Volkswagen, B. Braun, Bosch, SGL Group and Bayer.
"We want to bring the best of Germany to students in Malaysia. We need partners in the future," he said.
Bayer Co. (M) Sdn Bhd managing director Herbert Dittmar said the company -- which was involved in many fields, including healthcare, pharmaceuticals, and environmental science, -- had spends billions on research and development to ensure that its products remained world leaders in their respective fields.
He also highlighted to UiTM students that German technology was a component in many products around the world.
He cited the presence of about 30kg of German-made equipment in the Proton Preve.
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