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: Animals in Malay Folklore

Primary 3: Weaving

Primary 4: 'Bangsawan' - Malay Opera

Primary 5: Tanjak (Malay Headgear)

Primary 6: 'Dikir Barat'

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

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)

   • Malay Book Fair in conjunction with Book Character Day

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

   Malay Language Book Fair

2. 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)

3. Hari Raya Celebrations

   An inclusive school which respects and embraces all races, religion and customs