Dear members and partners,
Happy New Year, and thank you for the trust and energy that continues to shape MGCC.
Just over three months into the role as Executive Director, one thing stands out clearly: MGCC is at its best when members meet, exchange openly, and turn conversations into concrete business. That is exactly what 2026 is about.
This year marks MGCC’s 35th anniversary. We want to share the joy with our community and will celebrate properly. Stay tuned.
As part of our programmes, the workshops continue and will be relaunched in the established “Tuesday Club” format. In addition, networking is strengthened with a new series:
MGCC@MemberCompany, a hosted evening every other month at the venues of member companies. The idea is simple: fresh settings, a good mix of long-standing and new members, and different crowds at different venues.
We kick off 2026 with MGCC@Mercedes on 14 January, also serving as our New Year’s Reception. Our invitations will be out soon, and we hope you will save the date and join us.
Across the country, engagement with members in all regions of Malaysia will continue. The annual German-Malaysian Business Forum will take place in Sarawak, and more moments outside the Klang Valley will follow throughout the year.
We will also continue to work closely with fellow chambers. A new initiative is taking shape together with our Austrian and Swiss colleagues: a joint DACH event series, planned twice a year, with the first edition in February.
Internationally, several business delegations from Germany are expected again. To make the most of Malaysia’s strong momentum, MGCC will also bring Malaysia’s story to Germany more actively. With new video formats, and a business podcast focused on the economic trends that matter to German companies that are not yet present in Malaysia.
Looking forward to seeing many of you in person very soon, and to building a strong, visible, member-driven anniversary year.
Our very best to you,
Hannes Farlock - Executive Director
Florian Herrmann - President
