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Many areas continue to benefit from bilateral ties

National | 60 years of Malaysia-Japan ties Aug 31, 2017

Many areas continue to benefit from bilateral ties

by Mustapa Mohamed

2017 marks the 60th anniversary of diplomatic ties between Malaysia and Japan. This relationship may have begun as early as the 15th century when the Melaka Sultanate traded with the Ryukyu kingdom. It was reaffirmed when Japan became one of the earliest countries to ...

Diligently working to further expand business opportunities

National | 60 years of Malaysia-Japan ties Aug 31, 2017

Diligently working to further expand business opportunities

by Hiroyuki Ishige

On behalf of the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO), I extend my heartiest congratulations on the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Malaysia and Japan. Aug. 31 marks Hari Merdeka in Malaysia. Exactly 60 years ago today, in 1957, Malaysia gained its ...

Strong bilateral support in politics, economic relations

National | 60 years of Malaysia-Japan ties Aug 31, 2017

Strong bilateral support in politics, economic relations

As Malaysia celebrates the 60th anniversary of its independence, gained from the United Kingdom on Aug. 31, 1957, the Southeast Asian nation also celebrates the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations with Japan. These past 60 years have proven to be fruitful ...

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ASEAN profit seen by investing in Malaysia

National | 60 years of Malaysia-Japan ties Aug 31, 2017

ASEAN profit seen by investing in Malaysia

by Zahirul Ishak and Yusri Jamal

History has proven that Malaysia is a resilient nation, despite multiple challenges faced by the global economy. The country has a well-diversified economy resting on the back of solid economic fundamentals. With a stable economic and political environment, good infrastructure and proximity to the ...

Extensive resources to support businesses

National | 60 years of Malaysia-Japan ties Aug 31, 2017

Extensive resources to support businesses

by Shah Nizam Ahmad

What is the mission of the Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE)? The main mission of MATRADE is to assist Malaysian exporters to expand their market overseas, as well as to support foreign importers to procure products and services from Malaysia. As the National Trade ...

Strong bonds through food, culture, sports

National | 60 years of Malaysia-Japan ties Aug 31, 2017

Strong bonds through food, culture, sports

Over the next several months, a variety of events will be held to celebrate the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Malaysia and Japan. Malaysia Gohan Matsuri 2017 ~ Malaysia Makan Fest will be held on Saturday and Sunday at Zou-No-Hana Terrace in Yokohama's Naka ...

Promoting downstream oil and gas industry

National | 60 years of Malaysia-Japan ties Aug 31, 2017

Promoting downstream oil and gas industry

by Izhar Hifnei Ismail

The PIPC sits on a 20,000-acre piece of land in Pengerang, in Malaysia's Johor state. The PIPC is designed to accommodate downstream oil and gas industrial facilities such as refineries and petrochemical plants, deep-water terminal and storage tanks, naphtha crackers, regasification plants and supporting ...

KHTP the perfect gateway for high-tech firms in ASEAN

National | 60 years of Malaysia-Japan ties Aug 31, 2017

KHTP the perfect gateway for high-tech firms in ASEAN

Malaysia continues to be an attractive destination for foreign direct investment from around the world, especially Japan. According to the latest figures from Japan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, direct investment from Japan in Malaysia totaled $9.2 billion in 2015 and initiatives such as the ...

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