MDBC - Student Internship Program (SIP)

Hi everyone, my name is and over the past few months I have been doing my internship in Malaysia. Through a friend of mine, I got in touch with (SIP Manager) from MDBC; I had already heard many great stories about the Student Internship Program (SIP). Those expectations were more than met.

My internship was very diverse. I worked at the office five days a week, where I was involved in finance - related tasks such as working with the cashbox and extensive Excel work. At the same time, I regularly joined customer visits and supported the acquisition of new clients. This mix of office - based work and hands - on business experience made the internship both challenging and educational.

The MYLAPS team truly included me in everything. I was able to attend all meetings and felt like a full member of the team from day one. I am currently finishing my bachelor’s degree in Economics and Business Economics, and this internship taught me a great deal about doing business in Asia and how business practices differ in this region. I also supported various sales activities, which gave me valuable real - world experience.

During my internship, I had the opportunity to take part in several unique activities. I attended a race at the Sepang Circuit, travelled to the Maldives to support DMRR2025, joined the Garmin Asia Distributor Meeting 2025 in Penang, and was present at the Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon. These experiences made my internship truly unforgettable. Outside of work, there was also plenty to explore. I ran the Bangkok half marathon, travelled to Bali, and explored different parts of Malaysia.

During the weekdays, I often played padel, and there was a great Dutch community, which made the experience even more enjoyable.

If you are considering an internship abroad, I can highly recommend MDBC and Malaysia. It has been a unique experience both professionally and personally, and one that I would recommend to anyone.