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Looking for experienced Malay tuition teachers?
Being a compulsory subject, Mother Tongue contributes to the overall assessment in school. Yet, many students face seemingly insurmountable challenges in mastering the language.
Malay tuition can be a game-changer for students who are aiming to lift their grades quickly and effectively. If your child
- consistently loses marks in composition due to weak vocabulary or poor structure,
- struggles with comprehension questions that require inference or explanation,
- performs poorly in oral exams due to lack of fluency or confidence, or
- needs a clear, focused plan to turn weak areas into strengths before the exams,
1-to-1 Malay tuition provides targeted drills, proven strategies, and immediate feedback — all crucial for scoring well.
Start Tuition sources from more than 15000 teachers, ex-teachers, full-time tutors, undergraduate tutors to find someone who suits your requirements and budget. No obligations.
Find your ideal home tutor from Start Tuition today!
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Parents' Testimonials
We are happy with Ms Mai.
Aneesha
Tuition for Pri 1, Malay
Reviewed on 27-Jan-25
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Tuition for Pri 1, Malay
Reviewed on 27-Jan-25
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Tutor is professional, approachable and knows the curriculum demands. He is able to understand the child's needs and weaknesses and adapts accordingly.
Sue
Tuition for Pri 3 & Pri 5 (2025), Malay
Reviewed on 21-Jan-25
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Tuition for Pri 3 & Pri 5 (2025), Malay
Reviewed on 21-Jan-25
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Mdm Rabe'ah is good. My kid is fond of her.
Deepti
Tuition for K2, Malay
Reviewed on 17-Sep-24
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Tuition for K2, Malay
Reviewed on 17-Sep-24
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Ms Norliyana is ok and my child is happy about the teaching.
Shan
Tuition for Pri 4, Malay
Reviewed on 21-Jun-24
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Tuition for Pri 4, Malay
Reviewed on 21-Jun-24
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My son enjoys the lessons with teacher Nazurah!
Krista
Tuition for Pri 2, Malay
Reviewed on 20-Mar-24
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Tuition for Pri 2, Malay
Reviewed on 20-Mar-24
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So far the experience has been excellent. Mr. Edrie has been very patient and he has met my learning expectations so far.
Richard
Tuition for Adult, Conversational Malay
Reviewed on 14-Mar-24
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Tuition for Adult, Conversational Malay
Reviewed on 14-Mar-24
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My daughter is happy to continue, she enjoyed.
Zakia
Tuition for Pri 5, Malay
Reviewed on 29-Jan-24
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Tuition for Pri 5, Malay
Reviewed on 29-Jan-24
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She is very good, very patient. Knows how to make my child love the lesson.
Hana
Tuition for Pri 2, English & Malay
Reviewed on 17-Oct-23
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Tuition for Pri 2, English & Malay
Reviewed on 17-Oct-23
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He is friendly and teaches well. As of now everything is going on well.
Ninu
Tuition for Pri 1, Malay
Reviewed on 28-Mar-23
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Tuition for Pri 1, Malay
Reviewed on 28-Mar-23
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He has been patient with my son and is familiar with the current Higher ML syllabus. So far so good. My son is also comfortable having him as a tutor.
Halinah
Tuition for Sec 1, Higher Malay
Reviewed on 14-Mar-23
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Tuition for Sec 1, Higher Malay
Reviewed on 14-Mar-23
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How does it work?
Step 1: Tell us what you need, or discuss the situation with us. This service is free for you.
Step 2: We will shortlist & interview tutors who meet your criteria.
- Experienced
- Within budget
- Credentials verified
Step 3: We will send you profiles of the most suitable tutors. No obligations to accept if you are not keen!
Step 4: First tuition lesson starts! If you find the tuition teacher unsuitable, you can stop anytime.
Do tutors provide materials or notes for tuition?
It depends. Most academic classes will involve assessment books; parents usually purchase them, or tutors can recommend suitable ones based on the child's current standards and the parents reimburse. The more experienced tutors may provide worksheets, exam papers, sample essays, if they have.
What lessons are offered at Start Tuition agency?
- Preschool Malay, Literary, Reading
- Primary school Malay, Composition, Comprehension
- Standard Malay, Foundation Malay, Malay B, Higher Malay
- Malay as Third Language
- K2 to Pri 1 Preparatory Malay classes
- Adult Conversational Malay or Beginner Malay classes
Why is it so difficult to do well in Malay?
For students who struggle with Mother Tongue (or Malay in this case), we often see several common reasons:
- Lack of immersion: It's not spoken in the family or social circle.
- Fear of making mistakes: Many students hesitate to speak for fear of sounding "wrong" or being judged, which blocks practice and improvement.
- Vocabulary overload: Not only is the language difficult, there are tons of new words to learn, remember. Over time, the difficulty multiplies.
How to do better?
With academic pressures, the goal looks further every day. We encourage students and family to:
- Daily Exposure: Listen to music, watch shows, or follow educational media in Malay. Even 10–15 mins a day helps.
- Learn in Context: Find stories, phrases/sentences to incorporate the new vocabulary. This helps improves recall and demonstrates how the words flow naturally.
- Engage an experienced tutor: Having the expertise of an experienced tutor can help narrow down key areas to focus on, and targeted practice to make learning as effective and efficient as possible. Tutors are also cheerleaders - motivating the children along the long process towards excellence!
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