Mother Tongue Language

Discover how the Mother Tongue Languages Department brings Chinese and Malay to life through cultural activities, projects, and real-world experiences that deepen students' love for language and heritage.

Last updated 16 September 2026

Department Information

A group of eleven women posing together on wooden stage steps in front of a red curtain.

Mother Tongue Language department staff and roles

Head of Department:
Miss Soh Bee Kim
School Staff Developer:
Mdm Phay Pei Joo (SSD)
Senior Teacher:
Mdm Tan Fong Yee (ST/CL)
Teachers
Chinese Language	Malay Language
Miss Chee Pey Jiun	Mdm Hafida Bte Muhamad
Miss Lee Yung-Wen	Miss Marinah Bte Mohdar
Miss Li Jiao	Miss Nurul 'Aishah Bte Shuhaimi
Miss Yong Wai Teng	Miss Widad Bte Wahid
Miss Xin Ping
Mdm Goh Lay Ping Justina

Programmes Highlights and Enrichment Activities

The Mother Tongue Languages Department supports meaningful and engaging mother tongue learning for our students. Through carefully designed experiences, students come to see their mother tongue as a living language that grows with them—deeply connected to their roots and authentic contexts, and used confidently in daily life. Engaging project work, meaningful learning journeys, and vibrant cultural festivities extend learning beyond the classroom. From celebrating Chinese New Year and Hari Raya to exploring traditional arts and stories, each activity deepens students’ appreciation of their heritage.

Students share that these experiences help them “learn well while having fun” and see the beauty of their mother tongue in action. In doing so, the department nurtures a love for both the Malay and Chinese languages, building strong and lasting connections to language, culture, and identity.

Two colorful traditional Chinese lion dancers performing on a stage with red decorations and balloons in the background.

Lion dance roaring in the new year.

Women in red clothing work together adjusting a colorful traditional outfit on a young girl in an indoor setting.

Class efforts for a angbao god of fortune dress up.

Two students in aprons stand before a projected presentation screen in a classroom.

Kain samping on, smiles all around - thanks to our Raya Ambassador!

Large group of people in colorful traditional Malay attire posing together on a stage.

Our class representatives shine on stage in colourful Malay traditional costumes, bringing festive cheer to the competition.

Students in white uniforms sit cross-legged on a gym floor eating meals from plates on a mat.

CL students enjoying communal dining and etiquette of dining.

An adult sits at a counter speaking with a group of young students in white uniforms inside a cafeteria.

Students in action, chatting with the stall Pakcik to uncover the stories and flavors behind his food.

Podcast in Action - Sec 3 students present their live vodcast, bringing their creative voices and digital skills to the classroom spotlight.

Four young women in red shirts sitting indoors, one facing the camera closely in the foreground.

Speaking with confidence in front of the camera.