The Faculty of Law (FOL) welcomed 15 Japanese students and Professor Dr. Yoshihisa Hayakawa from the College of Law and Politics, Rikkyo University, Tokyo, recently. This is the third international study visit to the faculty. The opening ceremony was officiated by Assistant Prof. Dr. Hasbollah bin Mat Saad, the Dean of FOL, together with Assistant Professor Mr. Tay Eng Siang, the director of the programme committee, Professor Dr. Eriko Taoko (virtual mode) and Professor Dr. Yoshihisa Hayakawa (virtual mode).
The opening ceremony was attended by the Japanese students, the committee members, and the student ambassadors from the Multimedia University Law Society (MULS). Throughout the study visit, the Japanese students had the opportunity to explore Malaysian culture, cultural songs, traditional dances, traditional games, and local cuisine. The Japanese students were also introduced to Malaysian Legal History, the Malaysian Legal System, Common Law, Conflict of Law, Constitutional Law, and Medical Law along with English language training as well as the mock trial participation. The students had the opportunity to visit historic places in Malacca Heritage City including the Proclamation of Independence Memorial, A Famosa, St. Paul’s Hill and Stadthuys. They also played station games with the MULS student ambassadors as part of their outdoor activities at MMU.
During the closing ceremony, the Japanese students performed Malaysian cultural songs and dances in Malaysian traditional costumes. They also prepared a special traditional dance performance, song and played games with the MULS student ambassadors to express their gratitude. Before going back to Japan, the students went to Putrajaya and Kuala Lumpur for a three-day trip, among others to Kuala Lumpur City Centre, Royal Selangor, Putra Mosque, Batu Caves, Thean Hou Temple, National Museum, Bank Negara Museum and other places. The study visit was a great success, as it provided valuable insights for the Japanese students and enriched their knowledge of Malaysia and our multiracial cultures.
