Malay Language

Department Goal

Develop engaged learners, effective communicators, through authentic and engaging activities which enthuse and enrich our students' learning.

Key Personnel
Ms Palaniammal Murugiah (Subject Head Mother Tongue Languages)

Mr Muhamad Hamzah Rohi (Malay Language Coordinator)

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: Teh Tarik

Primary 3: Weaving

Primary 4: Wau (Malay Kite)

Primary 5: Tanjak (Malay Headgear)

Primary 6: Tanjak (Malay Headgear)

P1 - My Food Plate & Activity Booklet	P3 - Weaving
P2 - Teh Tarik Cup	P4 - Wayang Kulit
P4 - Wayang Kulit (Our Final Product)	P5 - Wau (Our Masterpieces)

3. Primary 1 to 6 Traditional Games Day To build students’ vocabulary through exposure to local and traditional games

4. P3 Cultural Experience An authentic experience of Malay Language and Culture: Silat

5. Cultural Performance Exposure 'Laugh Play Learn - Students learn about work play through Malay Folk songs (P1 to P4)

School Level

1. 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)

   Objective: To build students’ vocabulary and competency in the language through the reading of Malay books / articles.

2. Internal/External Competitions

   Providing students with the opportunity to use the Malay Language at various platforms in various creative forms to build their confidence in public speaking.

   • Nursery Rhyme Recitation (P1)

   • Story Telling (P2)

   • Poetry Recital (P3)

   • Advertisement on Healthy Living (P4)

   • Radio Presenter (P5)

   P1 - P2 Awardees
   P5 Radio Presenter

3. Hari Raya Celebrations

   An inclusive school which respects and embrace all races, religion and customs.

Teachers and the boys join in the Show
Taking part in the Quiz
Recess Activity