The Faculty of Law (FOL) welcomed 20 Japanese students and Associate Professor Eriko Taoka from the College of Law and Politics, Rikkyo University, Tokyo, from 22 August 2023 to 2 September 2023. This is the first international study visit to the faculty. The opening ceremony was officiated by Prof. Dr. Abdul Mohaimin bin Noordin Ayus, the Dean of FOL, together with Mr. Tay Eng Siang, the director of the programme committee, and Associate Professor Eriko Taoka on 23 August 2023. 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, and Constitutional Law, along with English language training. The students had the opportunity to visit historic places in Malacca Heritage City. They had also attended a criminal trial at the Melaka High Court, followed by a Knowledge Sharing Session with the High Court judge. 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 Japanese traditional dance performance and song to express their thankfulness. Before going back to Japan, the students went to Putrajaya and Kuala Lumpur for a three-day trip, among others, to witness the Merdeka Parade. 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.
