President’s Message

Dear Members, Friends, and Supporters of the Malaysian German Society,

It is a great honor and privilege to serve as the new President of the Malaysian German Society. I would like to begin by expressing my sincere gratitude to my predecessor, Ms. Carolinda Bieck, whose dedication, commitment, and leadership have contributed significantly to the continued success of our Society. 

On behalf of the new Board and all our members, I would like to thank her for her many years of service and for the strong foundation she has helped to build.

As we look ahead, we see tremendous opportunities for the Malaysian German Society to further strengthen its role as the central meeting point for Germans living in or visiting Malaysia, Malaysians with an interest in Germany, and our many international friends and partners both within Malaysia and abroad.

Our vision is to continue developing the MGS into an even more vibrant, welcoming, and relevant organisation. We aim to expand our cooperation with our #TeamGermany partners, including the German Embassy, the German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (AHK Malaysia), the Goethe-Institut, and many other organisations that share our commitment to promoting German-Malaysian friendship, cultural exchange, education, and business cooperation.

Beyond our established partnerships, we also aspire to expand our connections with local small and medium-sized businesses. By fostering closer cooperation between these businesses and our members, we hope to promote greater understanding, meaningful collaboration, and mutual support, building on the long-standing friendship between Germany and Malaysia. At the same time, we want to encourage our members to embrace Malaysia in all its richness by making its remarkable cultural heritage, vibrant traditions, and dynamic modern society more accessible through authentic experiences, local partnerships, and events that inspire a deeper appreciation of the country's diversity, innovation, and unique identity.

A key priority is to increase the value of MGS membership. We want our members to benefit from stronger networking opportunities, attractive member privileges, and a wider range of high-quality events and activities. At the same time, we are working to simplify participation in our events by improving registration and payment processes through modern digital solutions.

Another important focus is our German Language Centre. We are reviewing and streamlining our language course operations to further improve the learning experience for our students while maintaining the high educational standards that the Malaysian German Society is known for. Beyond language learning, we also intend to improve our support for Malaysians who wish to pursue educational opportunities in Germany by providing reliable information, guidance, and partnerships.

To support these ambitions, the new Board has already taken its first important step by restructuring and reducing the size of the Board. This allows us to work more efficiently, make decisions more effectively, and improve our ability to achieve quorums, ensuring that the Society can respond more quickly to new opportunities and challenges.

Our next priority is to enhance the physical appearance and atmosphere of the Malaysian German Society. By improving our building, facilities, and gardens, we aim to create an even more attractive and welcoming environment where members, students, guests, and partners enjoy spending time together.

These are only the first steps of an exciting journey. Together with the new Board, we are already discussing many additional initiatives that will further strengthen the Society in the years to come. Equally important, we want to hear from you. The Malaysian German Society belongs to its members, and your ideas, feedback, and active participation will help shape our future.

I warmly invite every member to become part of this journey. Together, we can build an even stronger, more dynamic, and more connected Malaysian German Society that continues to promote friendship, cultural understanding, education, and cooperation between Malaysia and Germany.

I look forward to meeting many of you at our upcoming events and working together towards the continued success of our Society.

With best regards,

Ken Kitzerow
President of Malaysian German Society