60 years

Goethe-Institut Malaysia

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1962
14 February

In 1962, the year of its foundation, the Goethe-Institut already had more than 200 students enrolled and regarding the teaching of German many cooperations with Malaysian institutions, such as the Technical University, the University of Arts and the government.

1962 One of the first articles about the Goethe-Institut Malaysia and its efforts to promote German language learning in the host country. © Exclusive Archive from KLIK


1963
19 August

The sisters Winnie Long & Jee Yeng Long learned German at the Goethe-Institut Malaysia from 1958 and were the first Malaysian German teachers trained in Germany in 1963. 

1963 Winnie Long and Jee Yong Long, the first German teachers trained in Germany ©Exclusive Archive from KLIK


1967
7 March

The popularity of the German language in the Asian region and the scholarship programs of the German speaking countries are increasing. In this context, Goethe-Institut Malaysia is the first contact point for anyone interested in the German language and culture.

1967 The Goethe-Institut Malaysia, the most important contact point for all those who want to learn German and are interested in German culture. ©Exclusive Archive from KLIK

The 70's

  • 1970Cultural activities of the Goethe-Institut in Malaysia
  • 1972Goethe certificate for 25 students
  • 1974Series of lithography exhibitions of German artists
  • 1978German cultural week
  • 197973 original lithographs and woodcuts by Ernst Barlach
  • 1970 The mediation of Asian culture in Germany is an important area of work for the Goethe-Institut Malaysia.
  • 1974 Prof. Manfred K. Piontek presents 17 lithographs in the exhibition organized at the Goethe-Institut - Contemporary Grapphic Art IV
  • 1978 Opening of the German Cultural Week with Datuk Samad Idris, Deputy Minister for Culture, Sports and Youth and Dr. Willi Ritter, Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany
  • 1979 Ernst Barlach exhibition in Kuala Lumpur with 73 original lithos and woodcuts
  • 1972 Dr. Ingo Rott, Director of the Institute, with Badariah, Zaleha Abas, Rohani Muhamad and Kamaliah Awang

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2000
12 May

Patsy Ng's 20th anniversary as employee of Goethe-Institut Malaysia (from left to right) Gerhard Engelking, Patsy Ng, Doris Chin-Mundt, Sunny Koh, June Ho,  Shahril, Katarina Rönsch, Doris Charles

Patsy Ng's 20th anniversary as employee of Goethe-Institut Malaysia (from left to right) Gerhard Engelking, Patsy Ng, Doris Chin-Mundt, Sunny Koh, June Ho,  Shahril, Katarina Rönsch, Doris Charles. © Goethe-Institut Malaysia


2002
2 April

The Jugendjazzorchester Baden-Württemberg inspired the Malaysian audience not only in the concert hall but also in the public space.

The Jugendjazzorchester Baden-Württemberg inspired the Malaysian audience not only in the concert hall but also in the public space. © Goethe-Institut Malaysia


2003
20 October

"Germany in Mind" - an exhibition sponsored by DaimlerChrysler (now Mercedes Benz) and organized by Goethe-Institut that gave  Malaysian art students the opportunity to not only win prizes but also to express their personal association with Germany. The exhibition was shown in Kuala Lumpur, Penang and even in Suttgart.

"Germany in Mind" - an exhibition sponsored by DaimlerChrysler (now Mercedes Benz) and organized by Goethe-Institut that gave  Malaysian art students the opportunity to not only win prizes but also to express their personal association with Germany. The exhibition was shown in Kuala Lumpur, Penang and even in Suttgart. © Goethe-Institut Malaysia


2004
28 April

The training of local German teachers  was from the beginning and still is one of the most important aims of the  Goethe-Institut.

The training of local German teachers  was from the beginning and still is  one of the most important aims of the  Goethe-Institut. © Goethe-Institut Malaysia


2005
30 March

The bilingual book "Kumpulan Puisi I Gesammelte Gedichte I (1963-1972)" was published with the support of the Goethe-Institut. The poems were translated from German into Bahasa Malaysia by Latiff Mohidin (middle).

The bilingual book "Kumpulan Puisi I Gesammelte Gedichte I (1963-1972)" was published with the support of the Goethe-Institut. The poems were translated from German into Bahasa Malaysia by Latiff Mohidin. © Goethe-Institut Malaysia


2006
18 February

A hip hop workshop organized by the  Goethe-Institut was very popular with young people from a school in Gombak, Selangor.

A hip hop workshop organized by the  Goethe-Institut was very popular with  young people from a school in Gombak, Selangor. © Goethe-Institut Malaysia

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2022
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2022

The Goethe-Institut Malaysia celebrates its 60th birthday.

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