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\u201cEconomically, Malaysia and Japan have a very important relationship and there is a great deal of cooperation between our two countries. Both sides want this to continue and for us to become even stronger economic partners.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Katsuhiko Takahashi<\/strong>, Japanese Ambassador to Malaysia<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Look East Policy<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

\u201cMalaysia\u2019s Look East Policy remains relevant today. Malaysia has achieved a great deal in recent years and the country\u2019s connections to Japan continue to thrive.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Facing challenges together<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHaving developed its traditional manufacturing industry to strengthen its economy, Malaysia now faces many similar challenges to those found in Japan. We have identified economic growth, aging populations and disaster risk-reduction as areas where Malaysia and Japan can come together.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The relationship between Japan and Malaysia is close in terms of business and people-to-people connections. There is a great deal of cooperation between our countries and both sides want this to continue.<\/p>Katsuhiko Takahashi<\/strong>, Japanese Ambassador to Malaysia<\/mark><\/cite><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Business cooperation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe relationship between Japan and Malaysia is close in terms of business and people-to-people connections. There is a great deal of cooperation between our countries and both sides want this to continue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cEconomically, Malaysia and Japan have a very important relationship and investment continues. There are 1,600 Japanese companies in Malaysia and these businesses have created 340,000 jobs in the manufacturing sector alone. The Japan External Trade Organization conducted a study recently and found that 96% of Japanese companies wanted to continue their operations in Malaysia, which is very encouraging.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Investments, projects drive growth<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

\u201cInvestments create local employment and have a significant impact on local communities. New Japanese investment into Malaysia continues and, following the pandemic, many Japanese companies in the retail industry entered the Malaysian market. We are seeing increased investments being made in nontraditional Japanese manufacturing industries.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Malaysians love Japanese culture<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Left: Bon Odori | Right: Bon Odori Malaysian participants
All photos by<\/strong>: Japanese Embassy<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThere is a firm appreciation for Japanese culture and trends here in Malaysia. Japanese culture is very popular and whenever we have events, they are always well-attended and provide people with an opportunity to come together, connect and enjoy themselves. The younger generation in particular likes the opportunity to share together and experience one another\u2019s culture, likes and interests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cAs we continue our work here at the embassy, we want to make people aware of what we are doing and try to present the overall \u2018bigger picture\u2019 of what Japan is doing to contribute to Malaysia.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

www.my.emb-japan.go.jp<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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