GMI instructors rank among top 10% in Cisco awards
Ts. Dahlia Asyiqin Ahmad Zainaddin and Mr Mahidir Ayub have each received the Cisco Networking Academy Instructor Excellence Award 2025 at the Expert Level, placing them in the global top 10%.
Source: German-Malaysian Institute · August 17, 2026 at 7:31 AM · AI-assisted report
Single-sourceKUALA LUMPUR, 17 AUGUST 2026 —
KUALA LUMPUR — Two instructors from the German-Malaysian Institute (GMI) have been named among the top 10% globally in the Cisco Networking Academy Instructor Excellence Awards 2025 at the Expert Level.
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Ts. Dahlia Asyiqin Ahmad Zainaddin and Mr Mahidir Ayub, both with over a decade of experience as Cisco instructors, received the award for their technical mastery of the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) curriculum. A third instructor, Ms Farazilawati Baizura Mohd Pooad, was recognized at the Advanced Level, placing her in the top 25% worldwide.
The accolades highlight GMI’s strength in technical and vocational education and training (TVET), with a team of Cisco-certified instructors including Ts. Noormelah binti Shamsul Anuar and Mr Mohd Hafiz Razali, each with 15 and 10 years of experience respectively.
GMI said the awards reaffirm its position as a leading TVET institution, equipping students with industry-relevant skills and globally recognized certifications to enhance employability.
The recognition comes amid growing demand for skilled networking professionals in Malaysia’s digital economy. GMI offers CCNA pathways aimed at preparing students for careers in information and communication technology (ICT).
The institute emphasized its commitment to data protection, stating that personal information collected for related activities would be handled in accordance with applicable regulations and used solely for intended purposes.