About Us

Establishment

• On 19 September 2002, Cabinet Ministers has decided to establish a Malaysia Education Centre which aims to promote Malaysian development model to Egypt, Arab and Arab Africa world.
• Launched on 25th June 2003.
• Officiated by H.E. Ambassador of Malaysia to Egypt, Dato’ Abu Bakar bin Daud (representing the Prime Minister of Malaysia).
• Collaboration between University of Malaya and Cairo University by both of government Malaysia-Egypt.
• The MoU for the establishment was signed by the Vice Chancellor of University of Malaya, Dato’ Professor Dr. Hashim Yaacob, and the President of Cairo University, Professor Dr. Nagib Hilaly Gowher.
• Fully financed by the Malaysian Government i.e. University of Malaya
• The MoU contains objective (article 2), activity (article 3), budget (article 4), changing of MoU (article 6), and period implementation (article 7).

Introduction

The Department of Malaysian Studies (DMS) situated within the Center for Asian Studies, Faculty of Economics and Political Science, Cairo University, was established on 25th June 2003. The initiative to establish the Department of Malaysian Studies was first mooted as a result of keen interest shown by professionals and academic community from Egypt on Malaysia.

The Department serves two general objectives. Firstly, it acts as an academic center, conducting courses, promoting and organizing research, seminar, and conferences on Malaysia and Malaysia-Egypt relations. Secondly, the Department acts as a resource center to disseminate information on Malaysia to students, academics, and interested public.

The center also conducts courses and training programs to help Malaysian students in Egypt and neighboring countries to acquire the necessary knowledge and expertise to enhance their job prospects upon their return to Malaysia.

The establishment of the Department marked the beginning of formal ties and collaboration between two of the oldest universities, University of Malaya of Malaysia and Cairo University of Egypt. Both institutions have vast resources and experts in various fields that could be tapped by the Department in carrying out its activities.

The Department also acts as a gateway to many comparative studies between Southeast Asia, West Asia, and the Middle East.

Priority Areas

• Malaysian development strategies.
• Management of multi-racial (multi-culture, multi-religion, etc.) societies.
• Islam and modernization (Civilizational Islam).
• Islamic economics, banking and finance.
• Entrepreneurial development.
• Business ethics.
• Gender studies.
• Law and development.
• Education, technology and development.

Operation Period

Article 7: The present MOU shall be effective for a period of three (3) years from the date it is signed by both parties. It may be renewed for the same period unless written notice is given six (6) months before the termination by one or the other party.

• Phase 1: June 2003 – May 2006 (end)
• Phase 2: June 2006 – May 2009 (now)
• Phase 3: June 2009 – May 2012 (?)

UM will decide of DMS 6 Second Phase months prior ended.

DMS in Cairo University

DMS in University of Malaya (before March 2006)

DMS in University of Malaya (after March 2006)