Japan-Malaysia Relations

October 2, 2026
Japanese

The year 2027 will mark the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Malaysia and Japan. Series of events are being planned to commemorate this milestone as well as to deepen the existing positive relationship between the two countries under the theme of "Enriching Each Other, Creating Together.". We are inviting applications for a logo design to be used for events commemorating the 70th Anniversary of the Establishment of Diplomatic Relations between Malaysia and Japan. The application guidelines are as follows. We look forward to receiving applications from many people.

Application Guidelines

  1. Subject: Logo for the 70th Anniversary of the Establishment of Diplomatic Relations between Malaysia and Japan
  2. Eligibility: The competition is open to all nationals of Malaysia and Japan residing in either country.
  3. Deadline: Applications must be received by Tuesday 10thNovember, 2026.
  4. Judging Process: The submitted logo designs will be reviewed by the Executive Committee of the 70th Anniversary of the Establishment of Diplomatic Relations between Malaysia and Japan Commemorative Project (hereinafter referred to as the “Executive Committee”) and relevant parties from both countries. The best design will be selected as the official commemorative logo.
  5. Announcement of Results: Results are scheduled to be announced on the websites of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Japan and the Embassy of Japan in Malaysia in December2026.

How to apply

  1. Please submit the original data below, along with an application form that includes your name, affiliation, and a description of the design concept, by email to the Executive Committee Secretariat. Submissions by mail will not be accepted.
  2. Logo designs should be no larger than 3MB, with a resolution of at least 300 dpi resolution or above, and in either JPEG or PDF file format, and should fit within one A4 sheet of paper when printed. We may ask you to change the format of your design if necessary. The submitted design may be requested to be converted to another format.
  3. Please write a description of the concept behind your design proposal in approximately 100 words on the application form. The description will be announced when the winning design is announced.
  4. Please submit two versions: color (no restrictions on colors, gradients, etc.) and black and white.
  5. There is no limit to the number of entries.
  6. We will not return any design proposals or materials submitted.

Inquiries / submission (only email submissions will be accepted)

  1. Email address: mj70＠kl.mofa.go.jp
  2. Email subject: Application for Logo for the 70th Anniversary of the Establishment of Diplomatic Relations between Malaysia and Japan
  3. Email body: Not required
  4. Attachments:
    1. Application form (Word)
    2. Logo design data (two versions: color, and black and white)
    (Note: Please be sure to include a phone number and email address where we can reach you. We may contact you regarding the content of your application).

Notes

  1. Logo designs must be the original work of the contestant, must not have been previously presented domestically or internationally, and must not infringe on the trademarks, or other rights of third parties.
  2. The use of generative AI is not permitted in the creation of designs.
  3. Logo designs should contribute to promote exchanges in a wide range of fields (including economics, society, arts, academia, sports and tourism), mutual understanding, and friendly relations between Malaysia and Japan, and it should embody the remarkable journey of Malaysia-Japan relations over the past 70 years.
  4. The colored version of the logo should take into consideration the colors of the Malaysian and Japanese flags.
  5. The selected logo design may be modified or altered as necessary for use as a logo.
    6. Please note that if the selected logo design and/or the applicant do not meet the necessary conditions, or if consent for modifications or alterations cannot be obtained, the selection will be invalidated even after the decision has been made.
  6. All rights related to the submitted logo designs and all trademarks related to the selected logo design shall belong to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Malaysia and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan. Applicants shall not exercise their moral rights with regard to the selected logo design. As a general rule, we will not make any changes to the selected logo design other than adjusting the size, converting it to black and white, and translating it into Japanese and English.
  7. If any false information is found in the application form, the design may be rejected even after it has been selected.
  8. The final version of the logo will be distributed to parties approved by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Malaysia and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan, and it will be used for projects related to 70th Anniversary of the Establishment of Diplomatic Relations between Malaysia and Japan.
  9. We will not disclose or provide applicants' personal information (excluding names and affiliations) to third parties without the applicants' permission.
  10. We will not send notifications regarding the acceptance or rejection of logo designs. We are also unable to respond to inquiries regarding the selection process.

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