Dr M wants Japanese universities to set up branch campuses in Malaysia

Prof Kyosuke Nagata of Tsukuba University conferring the honorary doctorate on Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad

TOKYO: Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad is encouraging Japanese universities to set up branch campuses in Malaysia.

A long-time admirer of the Japanese work culture and value system since his first visit in 1961, Dr Mahathir said he understands that there are certain rules and laws that prohibited these universities from setting up branch campuses overseas.