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2nd Japanese Studies Essay Contest and Mentorship Programme 2025

Start Date: 1/5/2025 - End Date: 25/10/2025 :::

A total of 15 mentees have been chosen to the next stage of the contest: Mentorship Programme. Mentees are currently undergoing mentorship until 7th September. Shortlisted mentees are listed below!

MENTOR

MENTEE

Dr. Geetha Govindasamy

(Senior Lecturer, Department of East Asian Studies, Universiti Malaya)

1. Wan Zafirzan bin Wan Tarmizan (Universiti Teknologi Malaysia)

Q: What are the main factors contributing to rural depopulation in Japan, and what innovative solutions have been effective in addressing its consequences?

2. Meesha (Taylor’s University)

Q: What are the primary differences between the public transport systems of Tokyo and Kuala Lumpur, and how can Kuala Lumpur benefit from Tokyo’s transportation strategies?

3. Muhammad Fahmie Eizani bin Rosle (Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia)

Q: How has Japanese cuisine been adapted to suit local tastes and preferences in Malaysia, and what does this reveal about cultural exchange processes?

Dr. Normalis binti Amzah

(Senior Lecturer, Pusat Kajian Bahasa & Linguistik, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia)

1. Siti Safya Omar binti Mohd Azam (Universiti Sains Malaysia)

Q: How has Japanese cuisine been adapted to suit local tastes and preferences in Malaysia, and what does this reveal about cultural exchange processes?

2. Emilia Batrisha binti Mohammad Sofian (Multimedia University)

Q: In what ways do Japan’s fashion subcultures express individual identity and cultural meaning within contemporary Japanese society?

3. Su Chen (Universiti Malaya)

Q: In what ways do Japan’s fashion subcultures express individual identity and cultural meaning within contemporary Japanese society?

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Roslina Mamat

(Associate Professor, Department of Foreign Languages, Faculty of Modern Language and Communication, Universiti Putra Malaysia)

1. Elysa Batrisya binti Mohd Faizul (Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia)

Q: In what ways do Japan’s fashion subcultures express individual identity and cultural meaning within contemporary Japanese society?

2. Choo Ziyin (Universiti Malaya)

Q: How has Japanese cuisine been adapted to suit local tastes and preferences in Malaysia, and what does this reveal about cultural exchange processes?

3. Moganapria Palanyveloo (Universiti Malaya)

Q: What impacts have Japan-Malaysia student exchange programs had on participants, and what are the prospects for enhancing bilateral educational collaboration?

Dr. Mohamad Ikhram bin Mohamad Ridzuan

(Senior Lecturer, Program Hubungan Antarabangsa, Fakulti Sains Sosial dan Kemanusiaan, Universiti Malaysia Sabah)

1. Wong Sau Kum, Geraldine (Universiti Sains Malaysia)

Q: How do Japan and Malaysia differ in their approaches to managing natural disasters, and what insights can each country offer the other in disaster preparedness and response?

2. Nuryusma Athirah binti Yusri Amir (Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia)

Q: What key differences and similarities exist between the education systems of Japan and Malaysia, and what lessons can Malaysia draw from Japan’s experience?

3. Muhammad Syahrizal Theng Bin Abdullah (Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris)

Q: How has Japanese popular culture been globalized, and what impact has this cultural flow had on international audiences, particularly in Malaysia?

Dr. Nur Hafeeza Ahmad Pazil

(Senior Lecturer, School of Social Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia)

  1. Geetha A/P Kalai Chelvan (University of Cyberjaya)

Q: How has Japan contributed to global sustainability initiatives and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and what challenges does it face in achieving these goals

  2. Lim Zi Ying (Universiti Malaya)

Q: What role does Japan play in the global digital economy, and what specific innovations and challenges can Malaysia learn from Japan’s experience?

  3. Siti Sarah binti Abdul Rahman (UniKL MIIT City Campus)

Q: In what ways do Japan’s fashion subcultures express individual identity and cultural meaning within contemporary Japanese society?

Mentor Mentee Announcement Ceremony

THE 2ND JAPANESE STUDIES ESSAY CONTEST AND MENTORSHIP PROGRAMME 2025

Items Information & Documents
Organizers
Sponsor
Application Documents
  1. Official Poster (PNG)
  2. Contest Guidelines (PDF)
  3. Abstract Questions (PDF)
  4. Application Form- Undergraduate Category (Word)
  5. Application Form- Postgraduate Category (Word)

 

Language of Abstract
English Only

Japanese Studies is an interdisciplinary field dedicated to the study of Japan’s language, culture, society, politics, economy, and history. It encompasses both traditional area studies approaches and contemporary methods that situate Japan within regional and global contexts.

Past Year’s Contest Details:

2024

Details

Start:
1/5
End:
25/10
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