Global Gateways[Call for Participation!] Special Lecture by Mahathir bin Mohamad
Let’s explore our shared future through the lens of Japan–Malaysia relations.
We are honored to welcome Dr. Mahathir bin Mohamad, former Prime Minister of Malaysia, for a special commemorative lecture.
This event celebrates the conferral of an Honorary Doctorate from Kyushu University to Dr. Mahathir.
Kyushu University has built a strong connection with Malaysia, including its significant contribution to the establishment and operation of the Malaysia-Japan International Institute of Technology (MJIIT) in Kuala Lumpur, a Japanese-style engineering education institution.
Dr. Mahathir played a key role in Malaysia’s rapid economic development and has had a profound influence across ASEAN and beyond.
In this lecture, he will give us a talk, followed by interactive dialogue especially with young generation.
We warmly invite you to join us for this inspiring event!
▼Program Details and Registration Process
Date & Time: 14:00 - 15:45 on Wednesday, August 6, 2025
Venue: Shiiki Hall, Ito Campus, Kyushu University
13:30- Doors open / Registration
14:00-15:20 Lecture by Dr. Mahathir
15:20-15:45 Awarding Ceremony
Language: English & Japanese, with consecutive interpreting
Eligibility: Open to all
Admission Fee: Free
Organized by Kyushu University
Co-organized by Japan Future Leaders School
In cooperation with Q AOS, Kyushu University
Supported by Fukuoka Prefecture, Fukuoka City, Kyushu Economy International, Fukuoka–Malaysia Friendship Association
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Application Due Date: July 31, 2025
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Access Information
To help reduce traffic and environmental impact, we kindly recommend using public transportation.
●From Hakata Station or Nishitetsu Fukuoka (Tenjin) Station
Please take the Nishitetsu Express Bus bound for Kyushu University Ito Campus (急行 九大伊都キャンパス).
●From JR Kyudai-Gakken-Toshi Station
Please the Showa Bus bound for Kyudai Sogo Ground (九大総合グラウンド) or Ito Eigyosho (伊都営業所), and get off at either Kyudai Big Orange (九大ビッグオレンジ) or Kyudai Central Library (九大中央図書館).
Contact
Global Partnership & Alliance, International Affairs Department（国際部）
intlsenryaku@jimu.kyushu-u.ac.jp