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Biar mati anak, jangan mati adat.
Bahasa Melayu Poetry Recital of the Educational Policy Planning and Research In an effort to understand the broader It signifies the need to preserve the culture,
Competition: Division of the Ministry of Education, sharing significance of the Bahasa Melayu, I had the ensuring it endures for generations to come.
opportunity to interview two respected Bahasa
her insights on the Malaysian Language and
tips on how to master it. Melayu teachers who shared their thoughts on
Students were given a chance to stand the national language. Can you teach us a unique Malay
on stage to showcase their language skills and Food Stalls Featuring Traditional tongue twister or riddle?
the emotive power of Bahasa Melayu poetry,
celebrating traditional expressions through Malay Cuisines:
verses and literature. In my opinion, the best riddle you will
With the help of the teachers from the Bahasa INTERVIEWS hear in the Malaysian Language is Buah Hati.

Poster Drawing Competition: Melayu Department, traditional Malay
delicacies like nasi lemak and kuih-muih were Buah budi bidara mengkal,
sold to the members of the school, adding a Masak sebiji di tepi pantai,
Students creatively illustrated their Here is what Cikgu Nur Atikah Binti Hilanglah budi bicara akal,
interpretations of the slogan "Cintailah Bahasa flavourful cultural experience to the event. Ibrahim has to say… Buah apa yang tak bertangkai?
Kebangsaan", expressing their love and pride Exhibition of Spices and Cultural
of the language visually. Do you have a favourite Malay proverb
Traditions: Spices that are commonly used in Could you share one interesting fact
Speech: daily lives, along with traditional handicrafts or saying that you think embodies the about Bahasa Melayu?
spirit of this event?
and the display of the traditional Malay wedding
showcase Malaysia’s rich heritage and the role When I think about Bahasa Melayu, I
A speech was delivered by Madam Norhasziyati of the Bahasa Melayu within it.
binti Hashim, Chief of Assistants to the Director always love how the language always uses a

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