Malay Language
Discover how the Malay Language department builds confident communicators through cultural activities, reading programmes and competitions
Department Goal
Develop engaged learners, effective communicators, through authentic and engaging activities which enthuse and enrich our students' learning
Key Personnel
Subject Head: Ms Palaniammal Murugiah
Malay Language Coordinator: Mr Muhamad Hamzah Rohi
Department Programmes
National Level
1. Mother Tongue Support Programme (MTSP)
2. Mother Tongue Fortnight Activities:
A week of fun-filled activities to expose students to the Malay Culture through the introduction of Malay food and art forms so as to arouse students’ interest and love for the language
Primary 1: Local Foods
Primary 2: Animals in Malay Folklore
Primary 3: Weaving
Primary 4: 'Bangsawan' - Malay Opera
Primary 5: Tanjak (Malay Headgear)
Primary 6: 'Dikir Barat'
Primary 1 to 6 Traditional Games Day To build students’ vocabulary through exposure to local and traditional games
P3 Cultural Experience An authentic experience of Malay Language and Culture: Silat
Cultural Performance Exposure 'Laugh Play Learn - Students learn about work play through Malay Folk songs
School Level
Reading/Oral Support Programmes (P2 to P6)
Objective: To develop students’ as effective communicators in the Malay language through customized reading and oratorical resources
MOE Phonetics and Reading Programme at Primary 1
Internal Reading Support Programme (P3 - P5)
Oral Support Programme (P6)
Silent Reading on Tuesdays and Thursdays (P1 - P6)
Malay Book Fair in conjunction with Book Character Day
Malay Language Book Fair
Objective: To build students’ vocabulary and competency in the language through the reading of Malay books / articles
Internal Competitions
Providing students with the opportunity to use the Malay Language in various creative forms to build their confidence in public speaking
Nursery Rhyme Recitation (P1)
Story Telling (P2)
Poetry Recital (P3)
Advertisement on Energy Conservation (P4)
Radio Presenter on Healthy Lifestyle (P5)
Hari Raya Celebrations
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