Foreign Policy News

2025/9/11

Passing of Judge ODA Shigeru (Statement by Foreign Minister IWAYA Takeshi)

2025/9/10

Israel’s attack targeting Hamas leaders in Qatar (Statement by Foreign Minister IWAYA Takeshi)

2025/9/1

Earthquake in Eastern Afghanistan (Statement by Foreign Minister IWAYA Takeshi)

2025/9/1

Foreign Minister IWAYA's Visit to Kuwait (August 31-September 3)

2025/8/22

Foreign Minister IWAYA's Visits to the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Republic of Uzbekistan (August 24-28)

2025/8/19

The Ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD 9) Yokohama (August 20-22)

2025/8/15

Passing of Dr. SEN Genshitsu, Special Assistant to the Minister for Foreign Affairs (Statement by Foreign Minister IWAYA Takeshi)

2025/8/9

Decision by Israel regarding its plan to take control of Gaza City (Statement by Foreign Minister IWAYA Takeshi)

2025/8/9

Signing of the Joint Declaration between Armenia and Azerbaijan aimed at achieving peace (Statement by Foreign Minister IWAYA Takeshi)

2025/8/8

The Agreement between the Kingdom of Cambodia and the Kingdom of Thailand on Mechanism for Ceasefire Implementation (Statement by Foreign Minister IWAYA Takeshi)

2025/8/1

The Situation in Myanmar Following the Lifting of the State of Emergency (Statement by Foreign Minister IWAYA Takeshi)

2025/7/29

The Ceasefire Agreement between the Kingdom of Cambodia and the Kingdom of Thailand (Statement by Foreign Minister IWAYA Takeshi)

2025/7/24

The Military Clashes between the Kingdom of Cambodia and the Kingdom of Thailand (Statement by Foreign Minister IWAYA Takeshi)

2025/7/22

Message of condolences from Foreign Minister IWAYA Takeshi regarding the Bangladesh Air Force training jet accident that occurred in Uttara area of Dhaka, Bangladesh

2025/7/20

Message of condolences from Foreign Minister IWAYA Takeshi regarding the tourist boat incident in the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam

2025/7/12

Nine years since the issuance of the Arbitral Tribunal’s award as to the disputes between the Republic of the Philippines and the People’s Republic of China regarding the South China Sea (Statement by Foreign Minister IWAYA Takeshi)

2025/7/9

Foreign Minister IWAYA's Attendance at the ASEAN-related Foreign Ministers' Meetings (July 9-12)

2025/7/6

Message of condolences and sympathies issued by Foreign Minister IWAYA Takeshi regarding the devastating damages caused by the floods in Texas of the United States of America

2025/7/6

Message of condolences from Prime Minister Ishiba on the flood damage in Texas of the United States

2025/6/27

Foreign Minister IWAYA's Attendance at the Japan-Australia-India-U.S. (Quad) Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (June 30-July 2)

2025/6/23

Foreign Minister IWAYA's Visit to the Netherlands (June 24-26)

2025/6/23

U.S. Strikes on Iranian Nuclear Facilities (Statement by Foreign Minister IWAYA Takeshi)

2025/6/13

Situation surrounding Israel’s attack against Iran (Statement by Foreign Minister IWAYA Takeshi)

2025/6/13

Prime Minister ISHIBA's Attendance at the G7 Summit in Kananaskis (June 15-18)

2025/6/13

Message of Condolences issued by Foreign Minister IWAYA following the passing of H.E. Mr. Edgar Chagwa LUNGU, Former President of the Republic of Zambia

2025/6/13

Message of Condolences issued by Prime Minister ISHIBA following the passing of H.E. Mr. Edgar Chagwa LUNGU, Former President of the Republic of Zambia

2025/6/13

Message of condolences from Foreign Minister IWAYA Takeshi regarding the airplane accident in the State of Gujarat, India

2025/6/13

Message of condolences from Prime Minister ISHIBA Shigeru regarding the airplane accident in the State of Gujarat, India

2025/9/11

ALEPS EKIDEN Half Marathon 2025

2025/9/8

Notice of Public Recruitment for Participants in the Cooking Skills Certification System Briefing and Cooking Demonstration for Japanese Cuisine in 2025

2025/9/8

Conferment Ceremony of the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Neck Ribbon for Tan Sri Dato’ Seri Jeffrey CHEAH Fook Ling

2025/9/4

"10th Japanese Ambassador's Cup" Kendo Championships

2025/8/27

Japanese State Minister of Justice KOMURA Masahiro visited Malaysia on 19-21 August 2025

2025/8/26

Exchanges of views between Mr. Suzuki, Ambassador for Mekong Cooperation with Raja Dato’ Nushirwan, Director General of the National Security Council, and Mr. Yani, Deputy Secretary General (Policy), Ministry of Defense

2025/8/26

Courtesy call by Japan Overseas Cooperation Volunteers on Ambassador Shikata

2025/8/22

Courtesy call by Ambassador Shikata on General Tan Sri Hj Mohd Nizam, Chief of Defence Force

2025/8/22

Ambassador Shikata’s Attendance at the 7th Asia Kakehashi Project Send-off Ceremony

2025/8/15

Japanese Government (Monbukagakusho: MEXT) Young Leaders' Programme (YLP)

2025/8/8

Courtesy call by Ambassador Shikata on YB Tuan Gobind Singh Deo, Minister of Digital

2025/8/8

Closing Ceremony of the 2nd International Nuclear Science Olympiad (INSO)

2025/8/7

Ambassador Shikata attended the siging ceremony of Klang River Rejuvenation project

2025/8/7

Ambassador Shikata attended MUFG Semiconductor Seminar

2025/8/7

Ambassador Shikata attended Pavilion x JAGAM Matsuri

2025/8/4

Opening Ceremony of the 2nd International Nuclear Science Olympiad (INSO)

2025/8/4

Courtesy call by Ambassador Shikata on YBhg. Datuk Abdul Halim Bin Hamzah, Director General of National Disaster Management Agency

2025/8/1

Ambassador Shikata attended "Unity Beyond Borders" Exhibition Match Selangor FC VS Asia Warriors FC

2025/8/1

Ambassador Shikata attended “Breaking Barriers – Wheelchair Tennis Awareness Event”

2025/7/24

Ambassador Shikata attended Japan Expo Malaysia 2025

2025/7/24

Ambassador Shikata attended the SUPER GT Malaysia Festival 2025

2025/7/23

Embassy’s participation in “Bon Odori Johor 2025”

2025/7/22

Courtesy call by Ambassador Shikata on HON. Senator Dato' Seri Diraja Dr. Zambry bin Abdul Kadir, Minister of Higher Education

2025/7/7

Mr.Ohno, President of the International Civil and Commercial Law Centre Foundation, and Mr.Okada, Managing Director of AEON visited the official residence of Ambassador Shikata

2025/7/2

Port Call in Port Klang by Japan Coast Guard Patrol Vessel, PLH-41 “MIZUHO”

2025/7/1

Ambassador Shikata attended Nikkei forum Medini, Johor 2025

2025/6/30

Courtesy call by Ambassador Shikata on Y.B. Tuan Chang Lih Kang, Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation

2025/6/26

Ambassador Shikata attended Malaysia Aikido Association 30th Anniversary Celebration Dinner

2025/6/25

Japan Self-Defense Forces Day Reception 2025

2025/6/24

The 38th Asia-Pacific Roundtable (APR)

2025/6/16

Asian Master Series 03: Yoshisuke Funasaka Solo Exhibition: Intipati

2025/6/16

Ambassador Shikata attended the MBSS WBC10 Bonsai Roadshow

2025/6/16

Ambassador Shikata attended the Tokyo Symphony Orchestra Special Concert in Kuala Lumpur

2025/6/12

Courtesy call by Ambassador Shikata on Datuk Johari bin Abdul Ghani, Minister of Plantation and Commodities

2025/6/12

JMSDF ships JS HARUSAME and the Royal Malaysian Navy conducted the third bilateral exercise “MALPAN” this year

2025/6/5

Courtesy call by Ambassador Shikata on YB Dr. Zaliha binti Mustafa, Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Federal Territories)

2025/5/30

Courtesy call by Ambassador Shikata on YB Senator Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan, Second Finance Minister

2025/5/21

2025 Nominations for "Hamaguchi Award" have started and "Hamaguchi Essay Contest 2025 for High School Students"

2025/5/15

Courtesy call on Ambassador Shikata by the Regional Director, Asia and the Pacific, International Organization for Migration

2025/5/9

Ambassador Shikata attended the Art of Connection “TSUNAGARI”

2025/5/8

Y.B. Dato’Sri Azalina Othman Said, Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department in charge of Law and Institutional Reform visited the official residence of Ambassador Shikata

2025/4/29

2025 Spring Conferment of Decorations

2025/4/22

The 19th Japan International MANGA Award

2025/4/18

Ambassador Shikata attended MJIIT Japan Day 2025

2025/4/17

JMSDF Minesweeper Division and the Royal Malaysian Navy conducted the second bilateral exercise “MALPAN” in 2025

2025/4/17

Japan-Malaysia Defense Industry Forum at Port Klang Cruise Terminal

2025/4/15

Courtesy call by Ambassador Shikata on Raja Dato’ Nushirwan bin Zainal Abidin, Director General of National Security Council

2025/4/9

Courtesy call by Ambassador Shikata on Y.B. Puan Hannah Yeoh Tseow Suan, Minister of Youth and Sports

2025/4/8

Courtesy call on Ambassador Shikata by APCC (Asian-Pacific Children's Convention in Fukuoka) “BRIDGE Challenge Trip” delegation

2025/3/26

Ambassador Shikata attended ALEPS Japanese Education Online Seminar 2025

2025/3/24

Visa Application Fees

2025/3/24

Japanese Grant Assistance for Grass-Roots Human Security Project (GGP) 2025

2025/3/17

Deputy Chief of Mission, Minister Karimata attended a send-off ceremony for the 2025 Japanese Government Scholarship recipients

2025/3/12

Graduation ceremony of the Japan University Program in University Kuala Lumpur

2025/3/11

Signing ceremony of the Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Projects 2024

2025/3/10

JMSDF ships JS ARIAKE, JS HAMAGIRI, and the Royal Malaysian Navy conducted the bilateral exercise “MALPAN”

2025/3/5

The Reception to Celebrate the Birthday of His Majesty the Emperor of Japan

2025/2/25

Minister Karimata attended the graduation ceremony of the Pusat Bahasa Teikyo

2025/2/25

Ambassador Shikata attended the graduation ceremony of Ambang Asuhan Jepun (AAJ) at Universiti Malaya

2025/2/18

Ambassador Shikata Attends Opening Ceremony of Sushiro Malaysia’s First Store

2025/2/18

“Japanese Cuisine Goodwill Ambassador” Award Ceremony for Mr. SAITO Sam Makoto

2025/2/17

Conferment Ceremony of the Order of the Sacred Treasure, Silver Rays upon Mr. Abdul Aziz Al-Islam bin Oleh, former local employee, Embassy of Japan in Malaysia

2025/2/4

Graduation ceremony of INTEC Education College

2025/1/28

Ambassador Shikata Presented the Letter of Credence

2025/1/16

Ambassador Shikata attended the PETRONAS Malaysia Open 2025

2025/1/16

Ambassador Shikata attended the 6th Yamaha International Highlight Concert in Malaysia

2025/1/13

Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru’s article contributed to National News Agency BERNAMA (Malaysia) (January 9, 2025) (Bahasa Malaysia) [74KB]

2025/1/13

Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru’s article contributed to National News Agency BERNAMA (Malaysia) (January 9, 2025)

2025/1/7

Japanese Government (Monbukagakusho: MEXT) Scholarship for Teacher-Training

2025/1/7

Japanese Government (Monbukagakusho: MEXT) Scholarship for Japanese Studies

2024/12/27

Suzuki Konomi and MYTH & ROID’s Special Live Performance

2024/12/27

Ambassador Shikata attended Avantgardey Asia Tour Malaysia

2024/12/26

Minister Karimata attended the graduation ceremony of the Pusat Bahasa Teikyo

2024/12/24

Ambassador Shikata attended the AFS gathering event

2024/12/23

Award of the ‘Minister's Awards for Overseas Promotion of Japanese Food’ to Mr. Miyagawa Atsushi and appointment of Mr. SAITO Sam Makoto as ‘Japanese Cuisine Goodwill Ambassador’

2024/12/20

Ambassador Shikata attended MIMA South China Sea Conference 2024

2024/12/20

Ambassador Shikata visited Nengajyo 2025, Japanese New Year’s Postcard Exhibition

2024/12/18

Ambassador Shikata visited Malaysia-Japan International Institute of Technology (MJIIT)

2024/12/16

Recruitment of a local staff (full-time) at the Embassy of Japan in Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur

2024/12/11

Ambassador Shikata attended Malaysia-Japan relations forum hosted by ISIS Malaysia

2024/12/10

Ambassador Shikata’s Opening Speech at the Regional Expert Group Meeting on organized fraud

2024/12/9

Ambassador Shikata attended SPOGOMI in Malaysia 2024

2024/12/4

Meeting Between Ambassador Shikata and Mr. Mohd Yani Bin Daud, Deputy Secretary General (Policy), Ministry of Defence

2024/12/3

Courtesy call by Japan Overseas Cooperation Volunteers on Ambassador Shikata

2024/11/29

Ambassador Shikata attended the 4th Alumni Meeting of the Malaysia Alumni of Sakura Science Association

2024/11/27

Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) destroyer JS SAMIDARE and the Royal Malaysian Navy conduct the third bilateral exercise.

2024/11/8

Malaysia Toray Science Foundation 31st Prize Presentation Ceremony

2024/11/7

Recruitment of a local staff (full-time) at Japan Information Service, the Embassy of Japan in Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur

2024/11/7

Ambassador SHIKATA paid an Introductory Call on Dato’ Yubazlan Haji Yusof, Chief of Protocol, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Malaysia

2024/11/6

Greetings from Ambassador Shikata

2024/11/6

Ucapan Perkenalan TYT SHIKATA Noriyuki, Duta Besar Jepun ke Malaysia

2024/11/4

2024 Autumn Conferment of Decorations

2024/10/28

Japan Premium Sake Association Tasting Event in Malaysia

2024/10/15

Farewell call by Ambassador Takahashi on YB Dato’ Seri Utama Haji Mohamad bin Haji Hasan, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Malaysia

2024/10/11

Farewell call by Ambassador Takahashi on YM Raja Dato’ Nushirwan Zainal Abidin, Director General of National Security Council

2024/10/10

The signing ceremony for the Agent Agreement with MINDEF for "Official Security Assistance (OSA)"

2024/10/8

Official visit to the state of Penang by Ambassador Takahashi

2024/10/3

Awarding of the Ambassador’s Certificate of Commendation to Mr. Kawasaki Naoya and Mr. Ling Teck Chong, Thomas

2024/9/19

Ambassador Takahashi attended JAGAM Japan Education Fair 2024

2024/9/13

Ambassador Takahashi attended the opening ceremony of Japanese Film Festival 2024

2024/9/13

"9th Japanese Ambassador's Cup" Kendo Championships

2024/9/11

Signing, Opening and Entrance Ceremonies of University of Tsukuba, Malaysia