MJIIT Newsletter. engine running." Ken Robinson Zig Ziglar INSIDE THIS ISSUE: PHOTO: VISIT FROM NARA INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY 1

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1 MALAYSIA-JAPAN INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY () UNIVERSITI TEKNOLOGI MALAYSIA (UTM) KUALA LUMPUR, Jalan Sultan Yahya Petra, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Newsletter Tel : Fax : mjiit@utm.my Volume 5/2017 November ~ December INSIDE THIS ISSUE: PHOTO: VISIT FROM NARA INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY 1 JAPAN DAY PHOTO: UMW TOYOTA DONATES CAMRY HYBRID TO 3 JACTIM 2017 INNOVATION PRODUCTS COMPETITION 3 2ND JAPANESE LANGUAGE SPEECH & ORIGAMI ART CONTEST 4-5 JAPANESE BUDO DEMONSTRATION 5 HI-TEA WITH AMBASSADOR OF JAPAN 6 PHOTO: ACADEMIC VISIT FROM MALAY COLLEGE KUALA KANGSAR 6 "Motivation "Curiosity is is the fuel, engine necessary of to keep achievement." the human engine running." Ken Robinson Zig Ziglar FAREWELL: MR. YUSUKE TANAKA 6 Visit from Nara Institute of Science & Technology on 5th December 2017

2 Page 2 MAIN ACTIVITIES JAPAN DAY 2017 Japan Day is an annual event organized by in order to introduce the Japanese culture, values and ethics among staff and students as well as to promote academic programs offered at to pre and postgraduate candidates on 9th November The opening ceremony was officiated by YB Dato Seri Idris Bin Jusoh, Minister of Higher Education. The event this year is special as it commemorates the 60th anniversary of the diplomatic relations between the Government of Malaysia and the Government of Japan. Also held in conjunction with Japan Day 2017 is the Japan Graduates Symposium (JGS), which is a continuation of the series of programs done by Malaysian associations in Japan since JGS2017 is organized simultaneously during Japan Day 2017 at, UTM Kuala Lumpur and the discussion focuses on the way forward for Malaysia Japan collaboration with stakeholders including policy makers, industries and the alumni. Through the Japan Graduates Symposium, becomes the platform for graduates from Japan, representatives from alumni, representatives from interested parties to work together as joint organizing committee members in annually organizing a symposium for common interests and also become the main event in Malaysia for information sharing, exchange of insights, networking and discussion between graduates from Japan and related government agencies, higher education institutions and industries. UTM is honored to have a sponsorship RM 6, from Honda Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. for both programs, Japan Day 2017 and Japan Graduates Symposium, JGS2017 while, a Toyota Camry Hybrid will be handed over by UMW Toyota to UTM to facilitate research efforts and strengthen education in. A signing ceremony for Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) and Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) was held also during the event. The MoU and MoA was between and 3 other parties which are DAIKIN Research & Development (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd., ROHM- Wako Electronics (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd. And PPKS Ilmu Sdn. Bhd. The cultural and social crossing activities between Malaysia and Japan featured Japanese martial arts performances by members of the Japanese martial arts team of 65 representatives from the Rising Sun Country itself. Their involvement is fully supported by the Japan Budo Association. Among the martial arts performances include sumo, aikido and kyudo.- UTM News Portal

3 MAIN ACTIVITIES Page 3 UMW Toyota donates Camry Hybrid to during Japan Day 2017 opening ceremony JACTIM 2017 INNOVATION PRODUCTS COMPETITION JACTIM Foundation continued to support in 2017 through Innovation Products Competition, which aims to develop human resources and promote research activities in Malaysia. In order to enhance creativity and research capability of young researchers in view of sustainable development, organized the competition whereby the idea expressed by the students could be further explored in collaboration with Japanese industries. A total of RM50,000 has been contributed towards competitions in providing awards for students who performed well and their respective laboratories. A mock cheque was presented during Japan Day opening ceremony on 9th November The total contribution from JACTIM and JACTIM Foundation to since 2011 to 2017 is RM345,000 including RM50,000 worth of educational books related to Japanese science, technology and industry for the library of. The Japanese Chamber of Trade & Industry, Malaysia (JACTIM) was founded in 1983 with the objective of promoting economic relations between Malaysia and Japan, in the areas of international trading, commerce, industries and investment while JACTIM Foundation was established in 1994 for the purpose of contributing to Malaysian cultural, social, and educational development, and to help strengthen the mutual understanding and friendship between Malaysia and Japan.

4 Page 4 MAIN ACTIVITIES 2ND JAPANESE LANGUAGE SPEECH & ORIGAMI ART CONTEST On 9th November 2017, Japanese Language & Culture Unit organized 2nd Japanese Language Speech Contest & Origami Art Contest. The event sponsored by Professionals Net Work in Advanced Instrumentation Society (PAI-NET) and was held at Tan Sri Ainuddin Wahid Hall. The contests were open to all undergraduate and postgraduate students and high school students. For the speech contest, participants were given 3 minutes to present their speech in front of judges on any topics preferred by them. There were 15 participants and Mr. Muhammad Izzaire Bin Hassan has won the first prize courtesy of Professionals Net Work in Advanced Instrumentation Society (PAI-NET). While for the origami art contest, participants must sign-up in team maximum 4 persons per group. The theme were Malaysia. However, because of the overwhelming responses, a preliminary contest was held from 30th Oct to 5th Nov 2017 through a voting system by the public on Facebook Account and 10 entries with the most votes had competed in the final and all winners were selected by the appointed judges on the contest day. A team led by Mr. Tay Yie Hang has won the first prize courtesy of. The complete result of both contests are as follows: 1st Speech Contest Muhammad Izzaire Bin Hassan Origami Art Contest Entry Number 06: Cultural Appreciation Tay Yie Hang, Tan Chai Beng, Tan Jiin Kuen, Ong Lok Poh 2nd SMK Putrajaya Presint 8 (1) Ainura Musaeva Talaibek SMK Bandar Baru Sentul Entry Number 11: Colours of Malaysia Ken Chan Jun Yan, Rauda Tuljannah Bt Rudzali, Nor Natasha Sofea Bt Nick Hamasholdin, Adriana Adauya Bt Azman 3rd 4th 5th Special Prize: Skillful Origami Folding Special Prize: Good Motives Special Prize: Good Video Chuah Kee Yang Natasya Kamarudin Yoong Yen Kee Entry Number 9: National Flowers of Malaysia Ummi Syakirah Binti Mohd Razni, Siti Noraien Binti Abd Rohim, Nur Syahirah Binti Zulkifli, Nur Farahain Binti Sahdan SMK Putrajaya Presint 8 (1) Entry Number 14: The Starry Night of KLCC Ainura Musaeva Talaibek, Ida Lydia Binti Mohd Helmi, Sofea Marisa Binti Afzainizam, Nathrah Binti Sharul Nizam Entry Number 07: Tranquillity and Harmony Ashleigh Chua Hui Yie, Ooi Wei Ling, Chong Zi Ern, Elaine Chan Sin Yee Entry Number 02: Malaysia & Japan The Unbreakable Bond Tan Eng Joo, Eugune Chow Mun Wai, Shee Chee Ming, Ong Su Yee Entry Number 08: Malaysia Love Siti Nur Shakinah As Binti Saad, Fahzziramika Nadia Binti Ja'afar, Syafreena Ezzany Ismail, Siti Maisarah Binti Abd Aziz Sekolah Sultan Alam Shah Entry Number 15: Dento Teki Na Mareshia No Fuku Mohd Ilyas Adam Bin Salahuddin, Putera Mohd Aniq Bin Nasiman, Muhammad Haziq Hakimi Bin Hamdan, Muhammad Ammar Akrimi Bin Azman

5 Page 5 MAIN ACTIVITIES Winners & participants of 2nd Japanese Language Speech Contest Mock Cheque Presentation from PAI-Net Winners of Origami Art Contest JAPANESE BUDO DEMONSTRATION In conjunction with Japan Day 2017 and commemorates the 60th anniversary of the diplomatic relations between the Government of Malaysia and the Government of Japan, Nippon Budokan Foundation organized Japanese Budo Demonstration on 9th November 2017 at Tan Sri Ainuddin Wahid Hall. The program format was seminar, demonstration and workshop. Officiated by Prof. Dr. Akio Makishima, Deputy Dean (Liaison & Internationalization), the seminar titled The Spirit of Budo presented by Yagyū Kōichi Toshinobu continued. The martial arts that was demonstrated were Kyudo, Yagyu Shinkage-Ryu Heiho Kenjutsu, Aikido, Shorinji Kempo, Jukendo, Karatedo, Naginata, Suio-Ryu Iai Kenpo, Judo, Kendo, Okinawa Gojyu-Ryu Bujyutsu, and Sumo. The event closed by Prof. Datin Dr. Rubiyah binti Yusof, Dean of.

6 MAIN ACTIVITIES Gathering at H.E. Dr. Makio Miyagawa s residence, Ambassador of Japan to Malaysia on 1st November 2017 attended by UTM Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic & International), Prof Zainuddin Abdul Manan, Pro Vice Chancellor, Prof. Nordin Yahya, Dean, Prof. Rubiyah Yusof, Management members and Japanese Professors. HI-TEA WITH AMBASSADOR OF JAPAN A discussion with Ambassador Miyagawa on various academic, students and staff engagement, industrial linkages and many other important segments of s progress and success. Ambassador Miyagawa delivered his congratulatory remarks on recent graduation of first batch students for Master Disaster Risk Management and Bachelor of Chemical Process Engineering program, in between the lively two-way afternoon dialogue. - Facebook Academic visit from Malay College Kuala Kangsar (MCKK) on 10th November 2017, organized by JICA Malaysia Office MALAYSIA-JAPAN INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY () UNIVERSITI TEKNOLOGI MALAYSIA KUALA LUMPUR, Jalan Sultan Yahya Petra, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Tel : Fax : mjiit@utm.my THE TEAM Advisor: Prof. Dr. Akio Makishima Editors: Dr. Shohei Matsuura Ms. Nobue Hayashi Mr. Ryotaro Takano Members: Ir. Dr. Zool Hilmi Ismail (Website) Ms. Siti Juliana Mohd Imam Ms. Wan Maryam Wan Zulkipli Mr. Megat Farizul Auzan Zuhairi FAREWELL: MR. YUSUKE TANAKA On 15th December 2017, a farewell for Mr. Yusuke Tanaka was held. Mr. Tanaka was assigned as volunteer in teaching Japanese Language for 2 years at. It was also an event to express our appreciation to Ms. Norshakira Binti Shaariat for being with us until December. Their commitment and contribution are highly appreciated.