Malay
Singapore’s education system places great emphasis on all students having a bilingual education and Malay is one of the Mother Tongue Languages in Singapore. A student is required to be tested on their Mother Tongue in PSLE, O levels, N levels and A levels. Beyond taking up Malay as a subject, students can even opt to take up Malay literature. Adults are even taking up Bahasa Melayu or Bahasa Indonesia to learn Malay as a conversational 2nd or 3rd language as it is indeed an important language in the South-East Asian region. We can even learn malay in Singapore community centres or take up basic malay language courses.
Our articles are dedicated to students who wish to improve their language skills when it comes to learning Malay, be it in reading or learning effectively with the right learning resources.
Must read articles for Malay
MOE Malay Syllabus Breakdown: What It Takes to Achieve AL1 / A1
24 July 2026
Let's be honest for most Singaporean households, Malay isn't the language spoken over dinner anymore. English usually takes over, even in Malay-speaking families. So when...
The Benefits of Learning a Second Language Early in Life
29 November 2024
In a multicultural society like Singapore, there is much emphasis placed on being multilingual, even from a very young age. In our local school systems,...
The Importance of Teaching Mother Tongue
28 February 2023
[iStock] What is a Mother Tongue Language (MTL)? An MTL is typically the language you first encountered at birth, are best at, and use the...
Fewer Households Speaking Mother Tongue: How Does This Affect Students?
16 August 2022
[Getty Images] Mother Tongue Language is a complex subject. Whether it is Mandarin, Malay or Tamil, many of our students struggle with mastering the language...
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