MALAY LANGUAGE ELECTIVE PROGRAMME (MLEP)

Started in 2001 in Tampines Junior College, MLEP@TMJC aims to nurture students who have the interest and inclination to study Malay language so that they can hone their proficiency and understanding of Malay language, literature and culture. Beyond preparing students to take H2 Malay Language and Literature, this two-year programme also provides various platforms for our MLEP students to engage in meaningful and holistic learning experiences.

In fact, what makes MLEP unique and distinctive is its plethora of cultural and literary enrichment activities that attract students to ignite their passion for the Malay language, literature and culture. Many of these activities are experiential in nature and are developed to enhance language skills and interest in the learning of the Malay language, literature and culture. Activities such as annual literature camps, literature seminars and lectures, as well as dialogues with community leaders, provide invaluable opportunities for students to interact with prolific literary figures, cultural activists as well as community leaders who can inspire students to give back to the society. There are also creative writing workshops which enable students to exercise their creativity and hone their craft in writing short stories and poetry that would be published in the MLEP annual publication, Saujana Pujangga. Students are also exposed to various traditional Malay arts appreciation workshops such as traditional Malay dance and traditional drums workshops so that they could appreciate the finer aspects of Malay culture. Meanwhile, overseas immersion programme develops students’ global outlook and widen their perspectives about socio-cultural issues that affect the Malay-speaking communities within the Southeast Asian and Asia-Pacific regions.

Through these authentic learning experiences, the College aims to cultivate Malay scholars whom are not just all-rounded and equipped with 21^st century skills but also individuals who have a strong sense of cultural identity and can contribute actively to the needs of our community.