Germany is known for having a highly skilled labour force which is based on its famous dual education system. Although Malaysia has a competent workforce MGCC with its GDVT programme is implementing the German system here in Malaysia to further improve the quality of the workers. In this month’s podcast episode of the Malaysian Business Guide, we talk about the current status of vocational training in Malaysia and how GDVT works. #vocationaltraining #GDVT #Malaysia #workforce #education #PartnerInMalaysia #AHK #MGCCPodcast #PodcastMalaysia Here are the time codes for the questions in the episode. 1. What is vocational training? 02:03    2. How is the current situation in Malaysia and what is TVET?  02:263. As an investor setting up my facilities do I find enough skilled workers and is there an over or undersupply in certain professions?  03:124. Germany is very proud of its vocational Training the so-called “duales Bildungssystem” or the dual education system which produces a highly skilled labour force. How does the Malaysian system compare to the German one and the other systems in Southeast Asia? 05:145. MGCC is implementing the German system in Malaysia with its German Dual Vocational Training GDVT. Can you explain what GDVT is? 06:356. As an employer or as a student how can I sign up for a GDVT and how long does the programme run? 08:187. Michelle you yourself were once a GDVT student. Tell us a bit about your experience? 09:538. We are not a German company nor a member of MGCC. Can we still apply for the GDVT programme?  11:069. How many companies are currently active in the programme and how many students have graduated under GDVT?  11:3010. Is GDVT recognized by the Malaysian government? 12:1911. The former Prime Minister Mahathir praised the German system as a role model for Malaysia. How is GDVT cooperating with Malaysia? 12:5012. Let’s say I’m an employer and want to implement German standards but you don’t offer the courses. Will you accommodate my course anyway? 14:0813. What are the popular professions in GDVT and in general in the Malaysian TVET system?  14:5514. While being a vocational student in Germany is a well-respected education in Malaysia, we face the challenge that in Malaysia a university degree is seen in much higher regard. What are the advantages of German Dual Vocational Training in Malaysia? 15:20

Travelling is one of the major restriction the world is facing during the pandemic. While social and leisure travel in and out of Malaysia is banned there are ways for business travellers to come in and out. In the first episode of our brand new podcast format the Malaysian Business Guide we discuss business travel in and out of Malaysia with our very own experts at MGCC Dr Eva Langerbeck and Fairuz Razak who deal with entry permits on a daily basis. Get all the important information and find out whether you are eligible to enter or leave Malaysia. Disclaimer: This episode was recorded in late May 2021. All the information given in this episode depending on the current COVID situation in Malaysia might not be relevant when you listen to it months or weeks later. Here are the time codes for the questions in the episode. 1. What is the current travel status in Malaysia? 02:40    2. What are the differences between Business, Work, Social and Leisure travel? 03:013. What proof do you need to be categorized as a business traveller? 03:464. Which nationalities can come in? 05:595. Independent from the nationality, does the country matter from which my travel originated? 06:316. What happens if my travel date changes? 07:507. Does my vaccination status make a difference? 08:368. Is there a quarantine when I arrive in Malaysia? 08:559. Do I have to pay for the quarantine? 09:4110. How long can I stay in Malaysia? 10:3511. Do I need travel insurance in Malaysia? 11:1012. Where do I apply for the entry permit as a business traveller? 11:2413. What happens on arrival in Malaysia? 11:5014. Can I change my travel schedule once I'm in the country? 13:0715. Can I move freely within Malaysia? 13:3616. Is there a difference between Malaysians and foreigners when leaving Malaysia? 14:0117. How is the procedure for business travellers holding a Malaysian passport? 16:0218. How is it for foreigners? Can I return to Malaysia once I'm out? 16:2819. Can I leave Malaysia to get vaccinated and do I have to notify the Malaysian authorities when I return? 17:4920. Is there a quarantine as well when I return? 18:2521. Once I got the travel approval from the government is my return guaranteed? 18:4522. Let's say I'm in Malaysia my visa is expiring but I'm in the middle of obtaining a new work permit, do I have to leave the country? 19:2523. Are there countries I can travel to without having to go to quarantine in Malaysia when I return? 20:06

Faced with more demanding tasks at work many of us often reduce sleep to have more time working on them. Riad Hechame author of the book "Stress Less, Sleep Better" tells us in our latest episode of the memberbytes that reducing sleep might not be a good idea if you want to perform at your highest level.  As founder of Peak Human Performance here in Kuala Lumpur, he supports people who want to reduce stress, live healthier and perform better at anything they do.  #lessstress #health #Malaysia  

Ever wondered why markets like Petaling street selling fake branded merchandise exist without being punished? Geetha Kandiah one of Malaysia's leading IP experts has an explanation. As the director of KASS International, she consults international companies about protecting their Intellectual property not only in Malaysia but also in other ASEAN countries.  In this episode, she explains that Malaysia and other Southeast Asian countries have realized that protecting Intellectual Property is important to attracting FDIs.  Although markets like Petaling street exist your IP is safe in Malaysia once you have filled it correctly.  

2% of CEOs in Switzerland are women. Magdalena Kurpierz is one of those few female CEOs and she explains why diversity and inclusion are good for business. As founder of the successful life science and healthcare consulting company Kvalito she proves that she is on the right track with her believe. With her fast-growing Swiss-based company she has now entered the Asia-Pacific market via Malaysia. In this episode, we not only talk about diversity but also about what is important when entering a new country and the success of BioNtech.     

In this episode we talk about the ever-present topic of corruption and bribery.  Whether you are in a developed or developing country, you will find some sort of corruption. One organization that trains and certifies companies against bribery is the Anti-Bribery Anti-Corruption Centre for Excellence ABAC and we talk with their Group CEO Mr Zafar Anjum who has more than 30 years of experience in that field. This episode is proudly sponsored by Siemens - Ingenuity for life

Ever heard of Amazon FBA, Dropshipping or the 4 pillars of e-commerce? Today's episode is all about e-commerce. With e-commerce, many manufactures have the option to sell directly to customers instead of using a distributor. We talk with Dano Falk about the basics of the Amazon business and how to start an online shop. As the founder of his company Def Device, Dano consults businesses worldwide on how to best sell their products on Amazon.  If you are thinking about opening an online shop this is definitely an episode for you. This memberbytes episode is proudly sponsored by Siemens - Ingenuity for life        

How big can a family-owned business be? When it comes to Schaeffler the answer is very big. With a revenue of EUR 14.4 billion in 2019, the German automotive parts supplier is one of the major players in the industry. In Malaysia, Kelvin Chong is the Managing Director of Schaeffler and in this last episode of our 3-part automotive mini-series we find out what Schaeffler is doing in Malaysia and how advanced the company is in regards to e-mobility.  In this mini-series, we discuss the automotive industry with 3 Managers from different parts of the sector. In the previous episodes, we talked with Leonardo Sachetto from German Tech Motorworks and Erik Winter from Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia.The Memberbytes are proudly sponsored by Siemens - Ingenuity for Life       

For many people, it is just "Das Auto" - The Car. The Volkswagen Group is one of the largest car manufacturers in the world. But how does this German giant positioned himself in Malaysia and what are the upcoming projects here? To find out we talk with Erik Winter the Managing Director of Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia. He explains how Volkswagen can offer their cars in Malaysia as Affordable Premium even though European cars face high import duty. This episode is the 2nd part of our 3-part automotive mini-series. In this mini-series, we discuss the automotive industry with 3 Managers from different parts of the sector. In the previous episode, we looked at the industry from the perspective of a workshop when we talked with Leonardo Sachetto from German Tech Motorworks. Stay tuned for the final part where we talk with Kelvin Chong from Schaeffler Bearing one of Germany's leading automotive parts manufacturers.The Memberbytes are proudly sponsored by Siemens - Ingenuity for Life      

When talking about Germany the topic of the conversation often quickly shifts to German cars. One person who made German cars - especially Porsche cars - his life is Leonardo Sachetto who worked many years for Porsche in Germany and Malaysia. Seeing a lack of expertise in Porsche and other European high-performance cars in Malaysia he decided to open his own workshop German Tech Motorworks in Malaysia specialising in Porsche. In this first episode of a 3-part automotive mini-series, we look at the automotive industry from the perspective of a German workshop who deals with mainly German sports cars in a Malaysian environment. Finding spare parts and hiring skilled mechanics are issues German Tech Motorworks has to deal with. Stay tuned for the second and third part of our automotive mini-series with Erik Winter of Volkswagen and Kelvin Chong of Schaeffler Bearings. The Memberbytes are proudly presented to you by Siemens - Ingenuity for life