Malay

Malay

• About Us

  BAHASA DIJUNJUNG, BUDAYA DI SANGJUNG

  At the Malay Language Unit, we believe that language is more than just communication — it is the heartbeat of culture, identity, and community. Our programmes are thoughtfully designed to ignite a love for the Malay language and deepen students’ appreciation of their rich cultural heritage. Through engaging lessons, immersive experiences, and creative expression, we nurture confident, articulate individuals who take pride in their mother tongue and carry it forward with purpose and passion.

• MT CULTURAL DAY

  Mother Tongue Cultural Day: Celebrating Language, Heritage, and Identity
  The air buzzed with excitement as the rhythmic beat of dikir barat and graceful moves of silat took centre stage during this year’s Mother Tongue Cultural Day. Designed to bring the Malay language to life, the event offered immersive workshops where students experienced culture through movement, music, and language. From dikir barat harmonies to silat stances, students discovered pride in their heritage and confidence in self-expression—a day that celebrated identity, teamwork, and the living beauty of the Malay language.

  

  Hari Budaya Bahasa Ibunda: Menyemai Cinta terhadap Bahasa dan Warisan
  Hari Budaya Bahasa Ibunda tahun ini diraikan dengan penuh semangat apabila pelajar menyertai bengkel dikir barat dan silat yang sarat dengan nilai budaya. Melalui aktiviti interaktif ini, pelajar bukan sahaja belajar menggunakan bahasa Melayu dengan lebih yakin, tetapi juga mengenali keindahan warisan bangsa. Irama dikir barat menyatukan suara mereka, manakala gerak langkah silat menonjolkan jati diri dan disiplin. Suasana yang meriah ini menyemai rasa bangga dan cinta terhadap bahasa serta warisan yang menjadi kebanggaan bersama.

• Learning Journey

  Earlier in the year, some of our 4N students had the chance to witness the production work of a local Malay TV drama. The behind-the-scene experience was indeed a very enriching one. To top it up, students were given the opportunity to mingle with and interview the TV stars.

  The students came back and penned their experience down. Their writing was then submitted to i3 GenG, Berita Harian’s students weekly publication.

  The article written by Nuruljannah (4N1) and Muhd Faris (4N2) was published on 18 April 2016

  Read the full article:

  http://tinyurl.com/ML4N2016newspaperarticle

• COMPETITIONS

  We believe every student can excel and everyone wants to give their best. To help our students grow and develop, we will ensure that they are given the exposure and opportunity that they need. In recent years, we have organised and also taken part in various competitions to challenge our students to stretch their ablility and to reach for the sky.

  • AISS Essay Writing Competition

  • AISS Malay Language & Culture Quiz

  • National Malay Language Scrabble Competition

  • National Essay Writing Competition Berita Harian’s Kem Obor (Journalism Camp)

  BAHAS 4PM: MALAY DEBATE COMPETITION 2019

  On 23rd February 2019, 4 students from Sec 2 ML students represented AI in a debate competition. 

  Their positivity radiates throughout the competition, not letting any challenges or their inexperience to hamper their belief that they are capable to be on par with the rest of the schools. Despite being one of the youngest group of students competing in this national competition, our students displayed great courage and perseverance in achieving their goals for this competition. They embraced the challenges confidently and understood the importance of working together to ensure that they are able to give their competitors a good fight. 

  Coupled with the experience that they have garnered from this competition as well as the qualities embodied in Mr Ahmad Ibrahim, next year would be yet another experience for them.

  “Sekolah Menengah Ahmad Ibrahim,
  Tidak akan menyerah kalah!”

  Itulah LAUNGAN semangat pelajar AI sebelum mengorak langkah ke dewan perdebatan. 

  Tanggal 23 Februari merupakan percubaan AI dalam petandingan bahas 4PM setelah sekian lama menyepi. 4 pelajar dari menengah dua telah berganding bahu untuk memastikan mereka dapat memberikan perlawanan yang sengit terhadap kumpulan kumpulan yang handal dari merata Singapura. Walaupun pelajar AI mungkin belum lagi mantap dari segi persembahan dan pengolahan isi bebanding dengan sekolah- skolah yang lebih berpengalaman, sikap tidak berputus asa dan kekal berjuang kian membara dalam jiwa mereka. Yang penting, pengalaman yang diraih memang tiada tolok bandingnya. Tahun hadapan, berbekalkan dengan pengalaman yang baru diraih dan sikap Encik Ahmad Ibrahim yang terpahat dalam diri setiap pelajar, pasti kita akan berjuang sekali lagi!

• NATIONAL SAHIBBA COMPETITION 2019

  4 Sec 2 Malay Language students participated in the annual Sahibba Competition that was held in Woodgrove Secondary School. 

  1) Reflection by students

  “North Zone Malay Language Scrabble Competition was held at Woodgrove Secondary School. This is the first time I took part in this competition. My experience at this competition was an enjoyable and a memorable one. I made new friends with other schools. We did not qualified to the next round. I will not give up and will practise hard for next year’s competition” – Farhan Aliff (2E1)

  “After the competition, I have learnt that there is always room for improvement and I will strive to do better next year” – Noor Hakim (2E1)

  “This competition was so fun. It challenges my thinking and spelling skills. I made new friends and gained a lot from this experience. I was so hesitant to join this competition at first because I was too scared of competing against other schools. I am really thankful to be given this opportunity and I realise that learning Malay Language can be so much fun” –Dinie Maisarah (2E4)

• NATIONAL ESSAY WRITING COMPETITION

  

  Excelling at national stage brings about a lot of joy and satisfaction. It creates self-confidence and develop the desire to persist and strive for the best. 

  In the previous National Essay Writing Competition organised by EDN Limited, two of our students did the school proud by emerging among the Top 33 in a National Level Creative Essay Writing Competition. 

  The two talented writers are Nazurah Zulkiflee of 1E3 (left) and Nur Izzati bte Mohamed of 4N1.

  NATIONAL SAHIBBA COMPETITION 2016

  At the National Sahibba (Malay Scrabble) Competition 2016, represented by Muhammad Ifir Haiqel (3E1), Melissa bte Abd Latiff (3E3), Zarhidah bte Baharuddin (3N2), Zahara bte Abd Rashid (3N2) did AI proud by emerging as North Zone runners-up.

HARI RAYA CELEBRATION

Hari Raya has always been the best time for students to showcase their talents on stage. Apart from sharing the wonderful vibes of the festive occassion, it also provides our students an opportunity to showcase various Malay cultures to the school community.

RAKAN BAHASA 2019

Dinie Maisarah and Nur Hazimah from 2E4 (2019) was recently appointed as the Rakan Bahasa (Friends of the Malay Language). At this year’s Malay Language Month, these Rakan Bahasa will be given opportunities to engage in deeper learning through various language activities such as the Newsmaker Competition and also undergo guide training at the Asian Civilisation Museum.

I) Appointment Ceremony
They attended the Appointment Ceremony of Malay Language Rakan Bahasa (Friends of the Language) on 13th April. This annual event organised by the Malay Language Council of Singapore recognises students who have shown a keen interest in the learning and usage of the Mother Tongue. 

II) Newsmaker Competition
They also took part in the Newsmaker Competition on 23rd May, where they can further put in practice their knowledge of Critical Social Inquiry (CSI) and media literacy. Both students were presented the opportunity to research on local topics relating to Singapore as well as using applying their expertise in video making ad video-editing from their ICT lessons. 

III) Guide Training at Asian Civilisation Museum
Dinie and Hazimah were given the opportunity to collaborate with other students from different schools; to learn and explore the museum with other students as well as to prep themselves as guides for the upcoming Malay Language Month on 7 September. Students will then be given the opportunity to interact with members of the public and showcase their capabilities of being bilingual in explaining the terms and information regarding the museum.

Dinie Maisarah and Nur Hazimah dari kelas 2E4 (2019) baru-baru ini telah dilantik sebagai Rakan Bahasa. Berbekalkan ilmu yang bakal diraih daripada program-program yang akan diadakan oleh Majlis Bahasa Melayu Singapura, Rakan Bahasa ini akan diberikan peluang untuk menonjolkan bakat dan mengasah minat mereka terhadap Bahasa Melayu. Antara program-program yang akan dihadiri oleh pelajar ialah Pertandingan Newsmaker dan sesi latihan di Muzium Tamadun Asia.

I) Majlis Pelantikan Rakan Bahasa
Tanggal 13 April, Dinie Maisarah and Nur Hazimah dari kelas 2E4 (2019) telah menghadiri Majlis Pelantikan Rakan Bahasa. Majlis ini telah dianjurkan oleh Majlis Bahasa Melayu Singapura untuk para pelajar yang menunjukkan minat dalam subjek Bahasa Melayu.

II) Pertandingan Newsmaker
Mereka juga telah mengambil bahagian dalam Pertandingan Newsmaker yang telah diadakan pada 23 Mei. Pertandingan ini telah memberikan peluang kepada pelajar untuk membuat kajian mengenai topik-topik berkaitan dengan Singapura dan juga menonjolkan kepakaran mereka dalam kemahiran penyuntingan video yang telah diperoleh daripada kelas ICT mereka. 

III) Sesi latihan di Muzium Tamadun Asia
Dinie Maisarah and Nur Hazimah juga berpeluang untuk bekerjasama dengan pelajar-pelajar daripada sekolah-sekolah yang lain agar dapat menimba ilmu bersama di samping mempelajari strategi-strategi untuk menjadi yakin apabila berbual dengan orang ramai. Mereka juga dikehendaki untuk menjalani beberapa sesi latihan agar mereka besedia untuk berinteraksi dengan orang ramai dan juga berkongsi informasi yang telah dipelajari di muzium itu.