Writings
Undergraduate Winners
First Place Winner
| Winner’s Name | Siti Safya Omar Mohd Azam |
|---|---|
| Mentor | Dr. Normalis Amzah |
| Topic Question | How has Japanese cuisine been adapted to suit local tastes and preferences in Malaysia, and what does this reveal about cultural exchange processes? |
Second Place Winner
| Winner’s Name | Elysa Batrisyia Mohd Faizul |
|---|---|
| Mentor | Assoc. Prof. Dr. Roslina Mamat |
| Topic Question | In what ways do Japan’s fashion subcultures express individual identity and cultural meaning within contemporary Japanese society? |
Third Place Winner
| Winner’s Name | Wan Zafirzan Wan Tarmizan |
|---|---|
| Mentor | Dr. Geetha Govindasamy |
| Topic Question | What are the main factors contributing to rural depopulation in Japan, and what innovative solutions have been effective in addressing its consequences? |
Postgraduate Winners
First Place Winner
| Winner’s Name | Muhammad Syahrizal Theng Abdullah |
|---|---|
| Mentor | Dr. Mohamad Ikhram Mohamad Ridzuan |
| Topic Question | How has Japanese popular culture been globalized, and what impact has this cultural flow had on international audiences, particularly in Malaysia? |
Second Place Winner
| Winner’s Name | Muhammad Fahmie Eizani Rosle |
|---|---|
| Mentor | Dr. Geetha Govindasamy |
| Topic Question | How has Japanese cuisine been adapted to suit local tastes and preferences in Malaysia, and what does this reveal about cultural exchange processes? |
Third Place Winner
| Winner’s Name | Siti Sarah Abdul Rahman |
|---|---|
| Mentor | Dr. Nur Hafeeza Ahmad Pazil |
| Topic Question | In what ways do Japan’s fashion subcultures express individual identity and cultural meaning within contemporary Japanese society? |
Here are the winning essays of the Japanese Studies Essay Contest and Mentorship Programme for the year of 2024!
First place winner
| Winner’s Name | Aina Darwisyah Khairulanuwar |
|---|---|
| Mentor | Dr. Rokiah Paee |
| Topic Question | How is Japan addressing mental health challenges and promoting psychological well-being among its population? |
Second place winner
| Winner’s Name | Ahmad Mahmood bin Azman |
|---|---|
| Mentor | Assoc. Prof. Dr. Roslina Mamat |
| Topic Question | How has traditional Japanese art evolved in the modern era, and what Impact has it had on global cultural exchange? |
Third place winner
| Winner’s Name | Siti Alia Munirah binti Mohd Ismail |
|---|---|
| Mentor | Dr. Mohd Ikbal Mohd Huda |
| Topic Question | How is Japan progressing towards achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals by 2030? |
Fourth place winner
| Winner’s Name | Pitria binti Muhammad |
|---|---|
| Mentor | Dr. Mohamad Ikhram bin Mohamad Ridzuan |
| Topic Question | How is Japan fostering innovation and entrepreneurship in driving economic and competitiveness? |
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