EPISODE 8 
Sunday, 8 February 2026, 10:00 AM 

Featuring Mr. Muhsein Kamarudin (PhD candidate, Universiti Malaya), the 8th episode of this series invites everyone to explore the localization process of Japanese companies operating in Malaysia. This talk examines how Japanese firms adapt their management philosophies, workplace practices, and organizational values to the Malaysian context, while balancing Japanese corporate norms with local business cultures, along with other insightful perspectives. Details below:

Date: 8 February 2026 (Sunday)
Time: 10:00AM – 11:00AM
Venue: The Japan Foundation, Kuala Lumpur (JFKL) Library
Admission: Free with prior registration

Seats are limited, so scan the QR code on the poster to secure your spot!

Speaker’s Profile

Muhammad Muhsein Kamarudin is a PhD student in Japanese Studies at the Department of East Asian Studies, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, Universiti Malaya (UM). He earned his Bachelor’s degree in East Asian Studies in 2015 and a Master’s degree in Economics and Administration in 2018, both from Universiti Malaya. He has been an active member of the Malaysian Association of Japanese Studies (MAJAS) since 2022.

Muhsein’s research primarily focuses on management and behavioral sciences within the context of Japanese Studies. His academic contributions include presentations at the JSA-ASEAN Conference held in Chiang Mai in 2023 and in Vientiane, Laos in 2025, where he shared insights on localization practices and organizational behavior in Japanese companies in Malaysia.

At The Japan Foundation, he was a recipient of the Travel Support for Scholars program in Kathmandu, Nepal, where he joined four other Malaysian scholars at the AAS in Asia Conference, fostering collaboration and research excellence. He also served as a speaker in the Roundtable Session for young scholars at the Japanese Studies Essay Contest & Mentorship Program 2025 at UKM, as well as at the Japan-Malaysia Dialogue at USM.

Beyond conferences, Muhsein actively contributes to scholarly publications on Japan-Malaysia relations and collaborates extensively with Universiti Malaya on research projects, reflecting his commitment to advancing understanding in his field. His work combines rigorous academic research with practical insights, bridging cultural and institutional perspectives between Japan and Malaysia.

Through his research, presentations, and publications, Muhsein continues to make meaningful contributions to the study of Japanese management practices, behavioral sciences, and bilateral academic relations, establishing himself as a dedicated scholar in the field of Japanese Studies.

Past year’s JFKL Talk Series:

2025

2024