Malaysia National Day Special
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Malaysia National Day Special Dedicated to maintaining ties Upholding diplomacy amid challenging times MIKIO SASAKI ence between JAMECA and MAJECA has PRESIDENT, JAPAN-MALAYSIA ECONOMIC been held alternately in Japan and Malaysia DATO’ KENNEDY JAWAN civil servants, the private sector, volun- post-coronavirus recovery, cooperation ASSOCIATION almost every year since 1977. At the confer- AMBASSADOR OF MALAYSIA teers, nongovernmental organizations between Malaysia and Japan continues, ences, we actively exchange opinions on and individuals who came together to underscoring the pledge shared by both On behalf of the issues such as trade, investment and techni- Aug. 31 marks fight the spread of the coronavirus in nations in combating the pandemic Japan-Malaysia Eco- cal cooperation. This year, the spread of the the 63rd anniver- Malaysia, regardless of race, religion or together. In retrospect, I have witnessed nomic Association coronavirus has made it difficult to carry sary of Malaysia’s political beliefs. how diplomacy has evolved since my (JAMECA), I would out activities as usual. However, utilizing independence. This day also marks the 63rd anniver- arrival in Tokyo in January 2019, espe- like to offer our most online tools creates more opportunities for During this sary of Malaysia–Japan relations. These cially in the way we work. sincere congratula- dialogue than ever, and we are enthusiasti- unprecedented have been bolstered by ongoing engage- While online platforms have become tions to Malaysia cally seeking new ways to conduct activities era, Malaysians are ments and cooperation across a wide our go-to options for communication, I Dato’ Kennedy Jawan receiving face masks to upon the 63rd anni- to further strengthen the trusting relation- reminded of our range of areas including trade, invest- must highlight the continuous backing be distributed to Malaysian students in Japan versary of your coun- ship we have built with your country over human spirit that ment, tourism, education, science and received from our friends and commu- EMBASSY OF MALAYSIA try’s independence. 40 years. is helping us get technology, as well as cultural and peo- nities in Japan during this time. It is my JAMECA was established in 1977 with the JAMECA has been working with Malaysia through the coronavirus pandemic. ple-to-people exchanges. fervent hope that our strong partnership approval of both countries’ prime ministers, on creating new business opportunities such This resilience has also enabled Malay- Though the year 2020 has seen only will continue to flourish, to mutually ben- seeking to enhance mutual understand- as collaboration in the digital field, which sia’s progress over the past six decades two working visits, one by Dato’ Seri efit both nations and our people. ing and goodwill between the economic is in line with the Malaysian government’s since her independence in 1957. Mohamed Azmin bin Ali in February and On this joyous occasion, I wish to circles of Japan and Malaysia, while promot- digital transformation initiative. We will This year’s National Day celebration is a recent visit by Foreign Minister Toshim- extend my sincere greetings and wish ing trade, investment, economic coopera- continue to further strengthen the economic themed “Malaysia Prihatin,” translated as itsu Motegi to Malaysia, bilateral engage- all Malaysians and friends of Malaysia tion, tourism and culture between the two relations between our two countries. “Malaysia Cares.” The theme was chosen ments continue online as both nations a happy National Day! Selamat Hari countries. Since our establishment, we have Once again, I pray for your continued in recognition of the caring, determined embrace the “new normal.” Kebangsaan! held annual joint conferences with our prosperity on this 63rd anniversary of and patient nature of Malaysians in con- Malaysia’s Look East Policy has also Telephone call between Dato’ Seri Hishammud- counterpart, the Malaysia-Japan Economic Malaysia’s independence day. I also sincerely fronting the trials and tribulations posed continued to pave the way and to for- This content was compiled in collaboration din Tun Hussein, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Association (MAJECA), organized events to hope the coronavirus pandemic will subside by the coronavirus pandemic. tify the longstanding relations between with the embassy. The views expressed here do Malaysia and Toshimitsu Motegi, Foreign promote exchanges and submitted propos- soon so that we may move freely between In short, it is a celebration dedicated to our two countries. Under the ambit of not necessarily reflect those of the newspaper. Minister of Japan on May 19, 2020. H2O_IMAGE als to our governments. The joint confer- our countries. Congratulations on the Anniversary of the Independence Prime Minister of Malaysia, Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin launching the “Malaysia Prihatin” National Day Celebration in Putrajaya. MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS AND MULTIMEDIA OF MALAYSIA of Malaysia President: Mikio Sasaki Vice President: Kuniharu Nakamura c/o The Japan Chamber of Commerce and Industry Marunouchi Nijubashi Bldg., 3-2-2 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100-0005, Japan Tugu Negara or the National Monument is a sculpture to commemorate the fallen soldiers who fought for Malaya’s independence. TOURISM MALAYSIA PAGE: 6.