Malaysia-Japan Ties Built On Strategic Partnership, Trust Since 1957 – Zambry

KUALA LUMPUR, July 19 (Bernama) -- Malaysia–Japan relations are more than just diplomatic; they are a long-standing strategic partnership grounded in trust, mutual respect, and shared benefit since 1957, said Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abd Kadir

To further strengthen this relationship, Zambry recently received a courtesy call from the Japanese Ambassador to Malaysia, Noriyuki Shikata, at his office in Putrajaya.

In a Facebook post, Zambry said the meeting opened meaningful discussions on strengthening bilateral cooperation in higher education.

“We explored ways to expand student and academic mobility between institutions in both countries, while also addressing the welfare of Malaysian students in Japan and Japanese students in Malaysia, including scholarships and career opportunities after graduation,” read the post.

Zambry noted that the meeting also marked key milestones in education cooperation, including the establishment of University of Tsukuba Malaysia, the first overseas branch campus by a Japanese university.

He said this was a historic moment that reflected the growing depth of academic collaboration, alongside the strengthening of the Malaysia–Japan Linkage Office based at the Malaysia–Japan International Institute of Technology (MJIIT), Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM).

“This meeting also served as a precursor to my upcoming official visit to Tokyo at the end of July, where I will meet my Japanese counterpart.

“It reflects our shared commitment to strengthening cooperation in knowledge and innovation, towards building a more competitive and forward-looking future,” he said.

-- BERNAMA