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Malaysia

13Feb2025

Promoting Study in Japan at the Emperor's Birthday Reception in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia

On February 13, the Malaysia Office of the Okayama University Japan Educational Information Center (OJEIC), operating under the “Global Network Project to Promote Study in Japan” commissioned by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT), participated in the Emperor of Japan’s Birthday Reception hosted by the Consular Office of Japan in Kota Kinabalu. At the event, OJEIC promoted study in Japan to distinguished guests, including the Chief Minister of Sabah, government officials, educators, and consular representatives from various countries. During the reception, the Chief Minister of Sabah, Tun Musa Aman, and H.E. Mr. Takayuki Shikata, Ambassador of Japan to Malaysia, delivered opening remarks and expressed their hopes for further strengthening the friendship between Sabah, Malaysia, and Japan. Alongside the Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO) and Japanese companies operating in the region, OJEIC hosted an information booth to promote study in Japan. The booth attracted many visitors, including local government officials, faculty members from Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS), and former international students and their families. This project places strong emphasis on enhancing collaboration with partner institutions, Japanese diplomatic missions, and private-sectors organizations. Going forward, we will continue to strengthen our networks with key stakeholders and carry out effective promotional activities tailored to Malaysia’s diverse cultural context, including participation in study abroad fairs and school outreach initiatives. ●Global Network Project to Promote Study in Japan This project is the successor to earlier initiatives (the Study in Japan Coordinator Project and the Study in Japan Global Network Project) that began in 2014. Okayama University is responsible for Southeast Asia. Starting this fiscal year, Malaysia and Indonesia have been designated as priority countries, and we actively promoting Japanese Education in Southeast Asia, advancing the globalization of Japanese higher education institutions with our university at the core.

Malaysia

21Jan2025

Study in Japan × Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM): Renewal Ceremony of the MOU and Academic Seminar held

On January 21, a ceremony and an academic seminar on studying in Japan were held at Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM), commemorating both the opening of Okayama University Japan Educational Information Center (OJEIC) and the renewal of the MOU. The event was organized under the "Global Network Project to Promote Study in Japan," commissioned by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT). Approximately 50 participants attended, including UPM’s Deputy Vice Chancellor Ismi Arif Ismail and other senior faculty members, students, and young teaching staff. The School of Agriculture at Okayama University has maintained a 30-year exchange relationship with UPM. Last December, the OJEIC was established on the UPM campus, serving as the Malaysian hub for promoting Japanese education. During the renewal ceremony for the MOU agreement, representatives from both universities expressed their commitment to further strengthening exchanges. This was followed by an academic seminar where Professor TAMURA Takashi and Assistant Professor Habuer from the Faculty of Environmental, Life, Natural Science and Technology introduced their research. Ms. SUGIYAMA Sachiko, Coodinator for Study in Japan, as well as Mr. Sam Zhuo Ling, a staff member of the OJEIC Malaysia Office, provided information on studying in Japan. Guest speaker Mr. FUJII Hiroki from the Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST) introduced short-term study programs such as the Sakura Science Program and the Networked Exchange, United Strength for Stronger Partnerships between Japan and ASEAN (NEXUS), which fosters collaboration between Japan and ASEAN in science and technology innovation. The event concluded successfully with many active questions from participants about research at universities and scholarship opportunities. The center’s official opening ceremony is scheduled for this coming May. ●Global Network Project to Promote Study in Japan This project is the successor to earlier initiatives (the Study in Japan Coordinator Project and the Study in Japan Global Network Project) that began in 2014. Okayama University is responsible for Southeast Asia. Starting this fiscal year, Malaysia and Indonesia have been designated as priority countries, and we actively promoting Japanese Education in Southeast Asia, advancing the globalization of Japanese higher education institutions with our university at the core.

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