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15th Edition
Science Film Festival 2025

The 15th edition of the Science Film Festival runs from 1 November to 20 December as a hybrid film festival nationwide. A total of 37 films has been selected by Malaysian pre-juries, all free to watch online.

This year’s festival explores the theme of Green Jobs – the innovations, skills, and people driving a sustainable future.

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Co-Research Initiative
Borneo Perantis

is a long-term research project initiated by Goethe-Institut Malaysia. By accessing digital primary sources which is enhanced with AI technology, a team of researchers work together to explore different  interpretations of Borneo's history. We hope to discover how history shapes the culture and identity of its people.

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The Germany magazine
#DeutschlandNoFilter

The diversity of Germany in one magazine. #DeutschlandNoFilter presents dialects and book trends, series tips and insights into everyday working life, sports and music, sustainable ideas and special places that you should get to know.  A magazine for everyone who is interested in Germany and loves the German language.

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The International Culture Magazine
Zeitgeister

Which topics and discourse are we dealing with worldwide? We address people who are interested in art, international perspectives, original (even nerdy) topics, zines and Germany. ZEITGEISTER appears four times a year. Each time, we invite international artists and authors to contribute to our magazine with anecdotes, essays, podcasts, illustrations, videos, discussions and photo series.

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Current Music from Germany

Rock, Pop, Hip-Hop, Electro: Every month this podcast presents new music from Germany below the radar to adults and young people interested in music. Quality pop made in Germany, also available for download by subscription.

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Podcasts Around the World

The Goethe-Institut gets stuck in your ears and opens your eyes. Goethe-Instituts across the globe produce podcasts on different topics and in different languages. Choose from a range of diverse podcasts from around the world. Dive in and have fun listening.

German Courses, Exams & Activities

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Monthly intake
B1 Exam Preparation

Get ready! Hands-on preparation for B1 Goethe- Zertifikat with experts. We make sure you take the exam with confidence!
 

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Register today!
Course intake: January 2026

Classroom German Course
German Course with Online Component
German Course Online 50/50
Youth Course (Ages 13 - 15)
Additional course offerings: Special courses, company courses.
Interested? Email info-kl@goethe.de for more enquiries.

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Examinations: DEC/JAN 2026

Register for the Goethe-Zertifikat:
B2 exam - 10 December 2025.
B1 exam - 7 January 2026.
A1 exam - 16 January 2026.
A2 exam - 19 January 2026.

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Whether you're a learner with prior German knowledge or returning after a break (more than 6 months) in your German course with us - Take our online placement test, you’ll discover your current language level and get matched with the right course level available. Start your journey with us today!

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Practise German for free

Do you want to live and work in Germany? You can find free media here to help you improve your German for everyday living and the workplace – from A1 to C2.

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Partner schools
PASCH schools in Malaysia

The „Schools: Partner for the future“ initiative is an attractive programme for students to experience  the German language and culture at an early stage in life.

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The Digital Library Card of Goethe-Institut
BibToGo

BibToGo is the Goethe-Institut library app and your personal library account. It gives you access to our media and services whenever you need them. 

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