AGENDA
- Asia’s rise in the 21st century – Japan still relevant
- Japan-Malaysia relations – A Malaysian perspective
- Challenges and prospects heading toward stronger ties
- Conclusion
CONCLUSION
- Japan remained a significant partner for Malaysia. This long-lasting relationship was further improved via Malaysia’s Look East Policy (LEP) in 1982 and further enhanced via LEP2 in 2015.
- Malaysia’s strategic location acts as a gateway to connect ASEAN countries and other major economies via various trade deals and initiatives such as Regional Comprehensive Economic Cooperation (RCEP), ASEAN Economic Community (AEC), Belt and Road (B&R), as well as the good relationship with Middle-East
- Business-friendly policies and strong ties between government, business community and Japan makes Malaysia attractive for Japanese investors.
- As a way forward, both government and business community should further enhance the business relationship to go beyond the current stage, exploring potential new areas, such as new innovations and high-tech skills development, quality infrastructure, and high-end services for the manufacturing sector.
