Foreign Ministry: Dr M reiterates call for Japan to open university in Malaysia


  • Nation
  • Thursday, 12 Jul 2018

Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamed at the briefing on governance, integrity and anti-corruption at MACC headquaters in Putrajaya. - MOHD SAHAR MISNI/The Star

PETALING JAYA: Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad has reiterated his offer for Japan to open a university in Malaysia so that students have access to the Japanese education system.

The Prime Minister made the offer to Japanese Minister of Foreign Affairs Taro Kono who made a courtesy call on Dr Mahathir, at the Prime Minister’s Office on Wednesday (July 11).

“At the same time, the students could also learn the Japanese language and more importantly, the Japanese values and cultures, which have proven to be the foundation of Japan’s remarkable success,” the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement on Thursday (July 12).

It added that the university would be more accessible and would be able to attract international students not only from the nearby regions but as far as Africa, Central Asia and the Middle East.

Kono responded that he would work internally with the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports and Technologies on this offer.

Dr Mahathir also welcomed Japan’s readiness to send its experts to Malaysia to look at methods to optimise the utilization of the railway lines especially the double-track system.

Besides that, both Dr Mahathir and Kono also discussed regional developments pertaining to the situation in the Korean Peninsula and developments in the South China Sea among other issues.

Get 30% off with our ads free Premium Plan!

Monthly Plan

RM13.90/month
RM9.73 only

Billed as RM9.73 for the 1st month then RM13.90 thereafters.

Annual Plan

RM12.33/month
RM8.63/month

Billed as RM103.60 for the 1st year then RM148 thereafters.

1 month

Free Trial

For new subscribers only


Cancel anytime. No ads. Auto-renewal. Unlimited access to the web and app. Personalised features. Members rewards.
Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
   

Next In Nation

Motorcyclist killed in five-vehicle crash in Kelantan
UM suspends lecturer linked to sexual harassment claims
Stay safe during festive season, says Sabah Fire and Rescue Dept
Businessman, nurse lose nearly RM1mil to two separate scams
Govt approval rating up slightly this year at 51%, survey finds
Police launch Op Lancar to ensure safe, smooth travel
Police corporal yelled for help before going under, say friends
Missing 81-year-old man found safe near Kota Belud
Johor cops rescue duo forced to work as beggars
Bank clerk loses over RM100,000 in phone scam

Others Also Read