6th Malaysia Alumni of Sakura Science Association (MASSA) Alumni Meeting
2026/11/2
On 31 October, Minister Nihei Daisuke attended the 6th Malaysia Alumni of Sakura Science Association (MASSA) Alumni Meeting in Kuala Lumpur. In his remarks, he extended his congratulations to the co-organisers, the Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST) and MASSA.
Looking ahead to the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Japan and Malaysia in 2027, Minister Nihei highlighted the importance of exchanges and research cooperation in science and technology. He also expressed his hope that participants would build on their experiences and connections in Japan to further strengthen cooperation between the two countries.
The Sakura Science Club is an alumni network comprising participants in the Sakura Science Exchange Program, which JST launched in 2014. To date, more than 2,300 people from Malaysia have participated in the program. For more information about the Sakura Science Exchange Program, please visit:
https://ssp.jst.go.jp/en/
Members of the Young Talents Exchange and Capacity Development Program (Y-tec) Club also attended the meeting, which featured presentations on the program and opportunities for participants to share their experiences. Launched by JST in 2024 as part of the Networked Exchange, United Strength for Stronger Partnerships between Japan and ASEAN (NEXUS) initiative, Y-tec supports two-way exchanges among students, early-career researchers and others in science and technology between Japan and ASEAN countries. It aims to nurture the next generation of researchers and strengthen sustainable research partnerships.
For more information about NEXUS and Y-tec, please visit:
https://www.jst.go.jp/aspire/nexus/en/index.html
https://www.jst.go.jp/aspire/nexus/y-tec/en/index.html
Looking ahead to the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Japan and Malaysia in 2027, Minister Nihei highlighted the importance of exchanges and research cooperation in science and technology. He also expressed his hope that participants would build on their experiences and connections in Japan to further strengthen cooperation between the two countries.
The Sakura Science Club is an alumni network comprising participants in the Sakura Science Exchange Program, which JST launched in 2014. To date, more than 2,300 people from Malaysia have participated in the program. For more information about the Sakura Science Exchange Program, please visit:
https://ssp.jst.go.jp/en/
Members of the Young Talents Exchange and Capacity Development Program (Y-tec) Club also attended the meeting, which featured presentations on the program and opportunities for participants to share their experiences. Launched by JST in 2024 as part of the Networked Exchange, United Strength for Stronger Partnerships between Japan and ASEAN (NEXUS) initiative, Y-tec supports two-way exchanges among students, early-career researchers and others in science and technology between Japan and ASEAN countries. It aims to nurture the next generation of researchers and strengthen sustainable research partnerships.
For more information about NEXUS and Y-tec, please visit:
https://www.jst.go.jp/aspire/nexus/en/index.html
https://www.jst.go.jp/aspire/nexus/y-tec/en/index.html
