Connecting Talent with Opportunity: MSAJ Joins JETRO and JASSO for Tokyo Career Meet Up

TOKYO, 6th November 2026 — The Malaysian Students Association in Japan (MSAJ) was delighted to be invited to collaborate with the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) and the Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO) at the Career Meet Up, held at JETRO’s Tokyo Headquarters.

The event was designed to connect international students in Japan with Japanese companies. It brought together 10 companies, including SOC Co., Ltd., Kawamoto Industry Corporation, KAIZEN Base and KAZU Architects, and drew around 100 participants.

MSAJ was represented by our President, ‘Ariqah Sarah, together with Kanto Regional Leader Nayli Afrina, External Affairs Coordinator Tinish, and committee members Insyirah and Syarif.

The programme opened with remarks from representatives of JETRO and JASSO, followed by presentations from all 10 companies. The second half was an interactive networking session, which facilitated direct engagement between students and company representatives. 

MSAJ was allocated a booth to introduce the association to the participating companies and fellow international students. The session also provided a valuable opportunity to exchange insights with student associations from the Philippines, Mongolia, Indonesia and other countries, sharing knowledge on our respective workflows, systems and programmes. 

We hope this event continues to serve as a strong platform for international students seeking career opportunities in Japan, and as a space for student associations to learn from one another.MSAJ would like to extend its sincere gratitude to JETRO and JASSO for the kind invitation and the opportunity to take part in this meaningful event.