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Josai Hosts Guest Lecture by Malaysian Minister of Higher Education, Idris Jusoh

On April 6, 2016, the Josai University Educational Corporation invited the Malaysian Minister of Higher Education, Dato’ Seri Haji Idris bin Jusoh, to give a guest lecture in the 1st Building Hall on Josai’s Tokyo Kioicho Campus.

Josai is activly forming academic exchange agreements with universities and research institutions abroad to foster the development of global human resources who are internationalized, specialized, and well-versed in Japanese culture. To date, Josai has reached agreements with over 160 institutions worldwide. In recent years, Josai has focused specifically on strengthening ties with universities located in ASEAN countries, inviting former Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad in May 21, 2015 as a participant in the Global Lecture Series which celebrated the 50th anniversary of Josai’s founding. Josai also established the ASEAN Research Center at its corporate headquarters to commemorate the Prime Minister’s visit and guest lecture.

As part of Josai’s exchange agreement with Malaysia’s Management and Science University, both universities have agreed to establish joint-research centers devoted to the study of halal (Islamic law) on their campuses, with Minister Idris timing his visit to sign this latest agreement.

Prior to the lecture, Chancellor Noriko Mizuta provided introductory remarks to welcome Minister Idris bin Jusoh, “That both of our universities have agreed to establish research centers devoted to the study of halal, is an occasion that deserves much celebration. We are greatly honored that the Minister of Higher Education would take time out of his busy schedule to join us today.” The President of Malaysia’s Management and Science University, Mohd Shukri, added, “Josai and MSU enjoy an extremely close relationship, and I am very pleased to see the development of our academic exchanges.”

President Mohd Shukri greets the audience

President Mohd Shukri greets the audience

In a lecture entitled. “Scenario of Higher Education in Malaysia,” Minister Idris bin Jusoh detailed the current state of university education in Malaysia. Referencing the strengths of Japanese education, Idris bin Jusoh stated his commitment to pursuing a university education system which is valued globally. Combining passion with humor, Minister Idris bin Jusoh’s speech drew a packed house of over 160 students and faculty.

Minister of Higher Education Idris bin Jusoh delivers his lecture

Minister of Higher Education Idris bin Jusoh delivers his lecture

Minister of Higher Education Idris bin Jusoh delivers his lecture

The lecture was followed by a signing ceremony for the Halal Research Center, with Chancellor Mizuta and President Mohd Shukri giving their seals of approval.

Chancellor Mizuta and President Mohd Shukri finalize the agreement

Chancellor Mizuta and President Mohd Shukri finalize the agreement

Assuming the “soaring upwards” pose of the Malaysian Higher Education Minister

Assuming the “soaring upwards” pose of the Malaysian Higher Education Minister

In addition to the foundation of a Halal Research Center with the Management and Science University, Josai has been in talks with Saitama cosmetic companies regarding a potential industry-academic-government partnership, ensuring many innovations in this field in the near future.


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