Language Game Show Set to Spark Students' Interest in Malay Language and Culture

More than 30 students from eight primary schools¹ will participate in this year's Cepat Tepat where they will challenge their knowledge and understanding of the Malay language and culture through quizzes and activities, such as crossword puzzles. Organised by the Malay Language Learning and Promotion Committee (MLLPC), in collaboration with Mediacorp, Cepat Tepat aims to ignite and sustain students' interest in Malay language and culture beyond the classroom.

2.Held in conjunction with this year's Bulan Bahasa (Malay Language Month), Cepat Tepat will be broadcast on Suria and meWATCH at 9:00pm every Friday from 16 August 2024. The Finals will air on 13 September 2024 at 8.30pm. Eight primary schools will participate in the quarterfinals during the first two episodes of Cepat Tepat on 16 and 23 August, and four schools will eventually compete at the finals on 13 September. Second Minister for Education and Chairperson of the MLLPC, Dr Maliki Osman, will give out prizes to all finalists as Guest-of-Honour on the last episode of Cepat Tepat on 13 September.

3.In addition to the televised game show, students will also be invited to participate in Cepat Tepat's radio programmes on Ria 89.7 and Warna 94.2 from 9 September to 13 September 2024 to learn more about Malay culture, where they stand to win book vouchers.

4.For more information on the MLLPC's activities, please visit https://www.mllpc.sg.

Footnotes

1. The eight schools are Ang Mo Kio Primary School, Bedok Green Primary School, Chongzheng Primary School, Naval Base Primary School, Raffles Girls' Primary School, Seng Kang Primary School, St Hilda's Primary School and Yew Tee Primary School.