2025

From 2 September to 18 September 2025

Waseda collaborated with TAR UMT Sabah Branch, Cyberjaya University and Sabah Institute of Arts (SIA) for the 34th Borneo Project from 2 to 18 September 2025. The project, initiated by Waseda in the early 2000s, focused on studying undocumented families and their children who lacked formal identification. Through village visits on the outskirts of the city, participants gained insight into the challenges these families faced and the education available to their children, while bringing care and support to the communities.

A total of 20 TAR UMT students and staff took part, engaging in fieldwork and community activities, and contributing to cross-cultural learning and collaboration among the participating universities.

From 12 February to 26 February 2025

Waseda collaborated with TAR UMT, Cyberjaya University, and Sabah Institute of Arts (SIA) on the Borneo Project, held from 12 February to 26 February 2025. Initiated by Waseda University in the early 2000s, the project aimed to study undocumented families and their children who lacked official identification. By visiting villages on the outskirts of the city, the project explored their lives, the challenges they faced, and the education they received.

2024

From 3 September to 19 September 2024

Waseda collaborated with TAR UMT and Cyberjaya University for the Borneo Project from 3 September to 19 September 2024. Initiated by Waseda in the early 2000s, the Borneo Project recently resumed following the Movement Control Order (MCO). The project aimed to study undocumented families and their children who lacked any form of identification. Its goal was to gain insight into their lives, the challenges they faced, and the education they received by visiting villages on the outskirts of the city, with the intention of bringing joy and love into their lives.

11 May 2024

The Intercultural Beach Day is a collaborative event between TAR UMT Sabah and Waseda University, involving 8 staff members, 80 TAR UMT students, and 7 Waseda University students. Held on 11 May 2024, the event aims to showcase international diversity by facilitating cultural exchange between Malaysian and Japanese students. It serves as a platform to foster meaningful connections and mutual understanding between both institutions through engaging activities and interactions at the beach.

From 27 February 2024 to 2 March 2024

Waseda University collaborated with TAR UMT Sabah Branch for the Borneo Project, which took place from 27 February to 2 March 2024. The Borneo Project, a charity initiative, aimed to provide educational support for immigrant/stateless children in Sabah who lacked access to adequate education. This support included moral education, music instruction, and the introduction of Japanese culture to enrich their educational experiences and foster cultural exchange.