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MALAYSIAN ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEACHING ASSOCIATION
ANNUAL
REPORT
Table of Content
Mission & Vision 03
Message from The
President
04
National &
International
Partnership
07
Committee 10
Membership Record 12
14 Journal
15 Research & Development
16 Training
17 Technologies
18 Publication
19 Chapters
21 Special Interest Group
22 Special Projects
Bureau 13
MELTA Chapters 25
28th International
Conference
35
9th MELTA International
Research Conference
38
2019 Financial Report 40
Vision
To be a leader among English language education
organisations, contributing to the quality of English
language education and the high standard of
English in Malaysia and internationally.
Mission
To be the centre for professional expertise and
standards in English language education and
research that provides advocacy, consultancy,
advisory, quality assurance and professional
development to advance the quality and impact of
academic and professional programmes, teaching
and learning material and practices, community
outreach projects and national and international
collaboration aimed at creating a powerful and
positive education ecosystem.
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MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT
The Malaysian English Language Teaching Association has made great strides since its
inception as the Selangor English Language Teaching Association in 1958 and later
being renamed as the Malaysian English Language Teaching Association in 1982.
Since 1982, three presidents have led the association, Dr. Basil Wijasuriya, Prof.
Hyacinth Gaudart and Prof. Malachi Edwin Vethamani. In all the triumphs achieved by
MELTA in 2019, we also experienced immense sadness on the demise of our first
president, Dr. Basil Wijasuriya.
Sustaining a not for profit professional organization run by volunteers for 61 years has
not been easy any of the leaders and leadership teams that have served MELTA. Yet
MELTA has epitomized how a voluntary organization should be managed so that it is
able to bring big and wide-ranging impact to English language Education in Malaysia
and regionally. As we take stock of the range of MELTA activities undertaken in 2019, it
is hard to imagine these activities have been achieved by one voluntary professional
organization.
In 2019 the Malaysian English Language Teaching Association (MELTA) continued to
undertake a wide range of activities supported by its vision and mission to be the
leading Malaysian education professional organization. Based on a strategic plan to
provide a comprehensive set of activities that benefit practicing teachers, academics,
students, parents and corporate organizations, MELTA achievements in 2019 is yet
again remarkable in many ways.
PROF DR GANAKUMARAN SUBRAMANIAM PRESIDENT, MELTA
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MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT
Broadly, these activities are captured in the ecosystem represented above. These
include: academic and professional development conferences; research and
development conventions; academic Journals and publications; workshops and
seminars for teachers; workshops and activities for students; corporate training
programmes; social responsibility activities; recognition and commendation awards;
teacher recognition awards; student focused events; MELTA Chapters and outreach
activities; international and national partnerships; and collaborative events with
partners.
MELTA’s flagship event, the MELTA International conference held its 28th edition in
Kuching, Sarawak and received strong support from the Sarawak state government and
the Ministry of Education Malaysia. HRH Raja Nazathul Shima Al marhum Sultan Idris
represented, her sister, HM, Raja Zarith Sofiah Al marhum Sultan Idris, the Royal
Patron of MELTA, to grace the opening of the conference.
The conference a resounding success receiving tremendous and attended by over 500
delegates from over 18 countries. The conference was a showcase MELTA’s unique
formula of activities which included academic and research papers presentations,
poster sessions, workshops, panels, forums, create teacher and student teacher
showcases, competition for school children, exhibition, awards, cultural performances,
and dinners. In November 2019, MELTA organized the 9th MELTA International
Research Conference in English Language Education. MELTA, for the first time forged
a collaboration with Taylor’s University Malaysia.
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MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT
Our links with Asia TEFL continue to be strong. MELTA continued a great tradition of
holding senior positions in Asia TEFL with its current president being re-elected as one
of the Vice Presidents.
MELTA is particularly proud to be able to present a significant number of awards to
English Language teachers in the country by way of the MELTA Hyacinth Gaudart
Outstanding English Teacher Award, the MELTA Basil Wijasuriya Teacher presenter
awards, the MELTA Malachi Edwin Creative Teacher Showcase awards, and the
MELTA Creative Student Teacher Showcase awards, the Creative Higher Education
Teaching Award and the MELTA President’s PBL Award. The 2019, MELTA Raja Zarith
Sofiah Award for CSR in English language Education was awarded to the Wildlife
Conservation Society, Malaysia. MELTA also presented the lifetime contribution award
to Dato’ Sulaiman Bin Wak, the Deputy Director General of Education Malaysia.
On the scholastic front, we continue to publish two journals and a few academic
publications– The English Teacher and The Malaysian Journal of ELT Research, the
MELTA ELT Series, the MELTA-USM ELT in Southeast Asia series and the MELTA
Annual.
MELTA’s growing influence and impact in Malaysia is seen through the extensive and
wide-ranging activities undertaken by our Chapters across Malaysia.
The above activities are examples of how MELTA continued to build on the strategies
and plans enacted by the 2018-2020 MELTA committee. The report that follows this
introduction will highlight the range of achievements made by the Association as a
whole and in particularly, by the various Bureaus of the Association.
2020 promises to be another eventful year for MELTA, as the Bureaus have in the
pipeline many activities and events. We are extremely excited about hosting the 29th
MELTA International Conference in Penang from 3-5 June 2020. We invite you not only
to keep connected to MELTA but also to come forward to initiate and support even more
activities that are relevant for the ELE community.
Finally, I would like to express my profound personal gratitude to the MELTA Committee
members, Chapter Committees, Conference organizing committees, partners,
sponsors, volunteers, families and friends for their unwavering support throughout my
tenure as president of this organization. Nothing would have been possible without you.
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INTERNATIONAL PARTNERSHIPS
1. PALT, Philippines Renewed
2. JACET, Japan Renewed
3. CamTESOL, Cambodia New partner
CONFERENCE REPRESENTATIVE
1. Thai TESOL, Bangkok Ms. Edna Wellington
2. KOTESOL, Seoul Ms. Chandrakala Raman
Ms. Yap Yoke Chin
3. KATE, Seoul Ms. Szarmilla Dewie Krishnan
4. JALT, Tokyo Dr. Zaira Abu Hassan Shaari
5. JACET, Nagoya Ms. Noor Azlinda Zainal Abidin
6. TEFLIN, Surabaya Aslam Khan Samahs Khan (Dr. Hc)
7. HAAL, Hong Kong No Conference
8. ETA, ROC, Taipei No Invite
9. BELTA, Bandar Seri Begawan No Conference
10. BELTA, Bangladesh No Conference
11. PALT, PHILIPPINES Mr. Harold Ong
12. ASIA TEFL * Assoc. Prof. Dr. Raja Nor Safinas Raja Harun
13. ELTAI, India Dr. Tarsame Singh Masa Singh
14. IFT, Sri lanka Datin Assoc. Prof. Dr. Cynthia Yolanda Doss
15. ELTAM, Mongolia Datin Assoc. Prof. Dr. Cynthia Yolanda Doss
MOU PARTNERS
MELTA currently has MOUs with 15 associate partners, made up of ELT organizations
in several countries. They are as follows:
Thai TESOL, Thailand BELTA, Brunei
KOTESOL, Korea IFT, Sri Lanka
KATE, Korea BELTA, Bangladesh
JALT, Japan ELTAI, India
JACET, Japan ELTAM, Mongolia
TEFLIN, Indonesia PALT, Philippines
HAAL, Hong Kong CamTESOL, Cambodia
ETA, ROC, Taiwan
Since January 2019, MELTA has begun the process of renewing the MOAs that has
expired and signed a new MOA with the following ELT organizations:
As part of the MOUs, MELTA sends its members to conferences/seminars/workshops
organized by the associate partners. To qualify for this grant, members can visit our
website. Successful applicant will represent MELTA and will be provided with
accommodation for the duration of the conference, a confirmed presentation slot as
well as a fee waiver. In return, MELTA hosts representatives of these associate
partners at MELTA’s annual conference.
In 2019, MELTA was represented at associate partner conferences by the following
members:
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INTERNATIONAL PARTNERSHIPS
MELTA requires members who are interested to represent us at our associate partner
conferences to submit an application form. Selection is based on the following criteria:
1. Possess an active 5-year MELTA membership, with priority given to life members.
2. Submit a full paper to the MELTA committee for review and with the aim of having
the paper published in one of the two MELTA journals or the MELTA Annual.
For 2019, the International Partnerships Bureau, managed to establish a cooperative
relationship with CamTESOL hosted by IDP Education Cambodia. It is a body that runs
conference for professionals in the field of English Language Teaching and aims to
provide a forum for the exchange of ideas and information on good practices within
English Language Teaching.
On the other hand, in terms of strong and sustainable partnership development, British
Council/Hornby has invited MELTA and a few other associations around the South-East
Asia region to produce a paper on how ELT associations aid in the development of
national programmes.
The Bureau hopes to set a more aggressive strategies and targets for new partnerships
in near future.
NATIONAL PARTNERSHIPS
MELTA National Collaboration with Public and Private Organisations
Being an NGO, MELTA traditionally collaborates with public and private organisations in
general and specific areas in English Language Education with the aim of realizing its
vision in elevating the standard of teaching and learning the English language. Various
partnership and joint programmes and projects have been successfully conducted with
these organisations. New and upcoming programmes and projects are being negotiated
for the benefits of learners, teachers and practitioners in the field of English Language
Education. Some of the organisations collaborating with MELTA include:
Private Organisations (selected)
YTL Direct English (M)
K-Perak Nottingham University Malaysia Campus
MARA International Islamic University Malaysia
UBSM RHB Bank
ERICAN Education Group STAR Publication
Oxford-Fajar Bakti New Strait Times
EXPOMAL ASTRO (M) Sdn Bhd
SASBADI Sdn Bhd Johor English Language Teaching Association (JELTA)
Arah Pendidikan Sdn Bhd US Embassy
elc International School. Mindtech Education
Pearson Malaysia Medifeet
British Council Malaysia Klagan Regency Hotel
Q-Dees International (M) 100% Project
Kementerian Pendidikan Malaysia (MOE) Jabatan Pendidikan Selangor
University Malaya (UM) Jabatan Pendidikan Pulau Pinang
University Teknology MARA (UITM) Jabatan Pendidikan Wilayah Persekutuan
Universiti Malaysia Terengganu (UMT) Sabah Cultural Board
Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin (UNISZA) Sarawak Convention Bureau
Universiti Teknologi MARA Dungun Campus (UiTM) Royal Military College, Malaysia
Institut Pendidikan Guru Malaysia (IPGM) Ministry of Human Resource
Institut Pendidikan Guru Kampus Bahasa Antarabangsa Sabah Tourism Board
Institut Pendidikan Guru Kampus Ilmu Khas Sabah State Government
Institut Pendidikan Guru Kampus Pendidikan Islam Sarawak State Government
Institut Pendidikan Guru Kampus Tuanku Bainum Perak State Government
Institut Pendidikan Guru Kampus Dato’ Razali Ismail Johor State Government
Institut Pendidikan Guru Kampus Sultan Mizan Taylor’s University
Jabatan Pendidikan Negeri Sabah HELP University
Jabatan Pendidikan Negeri Sarawak Jabatan Pendidikan Selangor
Jabatan Pendidikan Terengganu Jabatan Pendidikan Pulau Pinang
SMA - MAIWP
Public/Governmental Organisations (selected)
MELTA strives to expand its collaboration network each year to reach out to learners,
teachers and practitioners with the aim of keeping abreast with the latest development
of English Language Education both in the private and public organisations.
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COMMITTEE
ADVISOR
DR BASIL WIJASURIYA
PRESIDENT
PROF DR GANAKUMARAN
SUBRAMANIAM
ASIA TEFL, VICE-PRESIDENT
HEAD OF SCHOOL, SCHOOL OF EDUCATION,
UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM, MALAYSIA
VICE PRESIDENT I
ASLAM KHAN
SAMAHS KHAN (DR.HC)
EXECUTIVE VICE CHAIRMAN
ERICAN EDUCATION GROUP
VICE PRESIDENT II
DATIN DR RAJA MAZUIN
RAJA ABDUL AZIZ
HEAD OF QUALITY MANAGEMENT UNIT
INSTITUT PENDIDIKAN GURU
KAMPUS BAHASA ANTARABANGSA,
MINISTRY OF EDUCATION MALAYSIA
SECRETARY
ASSOC PROF DR RAMESH
NAIR RAMAN NAIR
SENIOR LECTURER
ACADEMY OF LANGUAGE STUDIES
UNIVERSITI TEKNOLOGI MARA
ASSISTANT SECRETARY
MS SZARMILAA DEWIE
KRISHNAN
LECTURER
ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEACHING CENTRE
MINISTRY OF EDUCATION MALAYSIA
TREASURER
DR ZAIRA ABU HASSAN
SHAARI
SENIOR LECTURER
INSTITUTPENDIDIKAN GURU
KAMPUS ILMU KHAS
MINISTRY OF EDUCATION MALAYSIA
ASSISTANT TREASURER
DR ALI AHMAD SEMAN
SENIOR LECTURER
INSTITUT PENDIDIKAN GURU
KAMPUS PENDIDIKAN ISLAM
MINISTRY OF EDUCATION MALAYSIA
DIRECTOR OF TRAINING
ASSOC PROF DATIN DR
CYNTHIA YOLANDA DOSS
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR
UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM MALAYSIA
DIRECTOR OF CHAPTERS
MS CHANDRAKALA RAMAN
DIRECTOR OF RESEARCH
& DEVELOPMENT
DR PARAMASWARI
JAGANATHAN
SENIOR LECTURER
UNIVERSITI SAINS MALAYSIA
DIRECTOR OF SPECIAL
INTEREST GROUP
DR SIVABALA NAIDU
HEAD OF SCHOOL
SCHOOL OF PRE-UNIVERSITY STUDIES
TAYLOR’S COLLEGE
DIRECTOR OF JOURNALS
DR SUBARNA SIVAPALAN
SENIOR LECTURER
UNIVERSITI TEKNOLOGI PETRONAS
DIRECTOR OF
PUBLICATIONS
MS TAM LYE SUAN
EDITORIAL MANAGER & BOOK PACKAGER
MILLENNIA COMMS
DIRECTOR OF SPECIAL
PROJECTS
DR CHEAH SWI EE
PTE ACADEMIC MASTER TRAINER
PEARSON (AUS)
PRINCIPAL, SRI KUALA LUMPUR
INTERNATIONAL PRIMARY SCHOOL
DIRECTOR OF
TECHNOLOGY
MS NURHEZRIN ANUAR
ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEACHER
MINISTRY OF EDUCATION MALAYSIA
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COMMITTEE MEETING ATTENDANCE RECORD
7
Apr
18
12
May
18
17
Nov
18
12
Jan
19
16
Feb
19
1
Mar
19
19
May
19
23
Jun
19
22
Dec
19
Ganakumaran Subramaniam, Prof. Dr X X X X X X X X X
Ali Ahmad bin Seman, Dr X X X X O X X X X
Aslam Khan Samahs Khan, Mr. X X X X X X X X X
Chandrakala Raman, Ms. O X X X O X X O O
Cheah Swi Ee, Dr X X X X O X X X X
Cynthia Yolanda Doss, AP Datin Dr O X O X O X O X O
Hezrin Anuar, Ms O X X X X X O O O
Paramaswari Jaganathan, Dr X X X O O X X O X
R. Sivabala Naidu, Dr O X X O X X O X X
Raja Mazuin bte Raja Aziz, YM Datin Dr X O O X X O X O X
Subarna Sivapalan, Dr X O X O O X O O O
Szarmilaa Dewie Krishnan, Ms. X X O X X O X X O
Tam Lye Suan, Ms. X X X X X X X X X
Zaira Abu Hassan Shaari, Dr X X X X X X O X X
Ramesh Nair, AP Dr. X X X X 0 X X X X
MEMBERSHIP RECORD
Life
Members
2017
2018
2019
2016
2013
2014
2015
2012
Ordinary
Members
Institutional
Membership
809
794
740
735
106
154
233
183
2
2
2
4
727
710
697
693
215
164
177
126
6
5
5
6
12
BUREAU
REPORTS • Journals
• Research & Development
• Trainings
• Technologies
• Publications
• Chapters
• Special Interest Groups
• Special Projects
JO
UR
NA
LS
The core function of the Journals Bureau is to manage MELTA’s The English
Teacher and Malaysian Journal of ELT Research (MaJER) journals. MELTA
journals have been and continue to be focal reference points for local and
international academics and researchers on matters pertaining to ELE
research. MELTA Journals are free and open-access and available to both
local and international researchers at
Bureau Highlights
The English Teacher:
Assoc Prof Dr Raja Nor Safinas Raja Harun
(Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris, Malaysia)
Malaysian Journal of ELT Research
Assoc Prof Dr Souba Rethinasamy (Universiti Malaysia Sarawak) until 15th
August 2019
Dr Azlin Zaiti Zainal (University Malaya) from 16th August 2019 to present
Editors in Chief
THE ENGLISH TEACHER (ISSN 0128-7729) A Journal of the Malaysian
English Language Teaching Association
The English Teacher promotes effective English language teaching and
learning, and it is intended for teachers and instructors who are primarily
involved in teaching children and adults. This is a refereed journal published
once a year before 2012. In 2012, two issues were published, and from 2013
onwards, it has been publishing three issues (April, August, December) per
year. It is an open access online journal. The English Teacher has been in
publication since 1987 and is indexed in MyCite, a citation index system
developed by the Malaysian Citation Centre. Three issues were produced for
the year 2018. For the 2019 period, two issues have been published, with the
December issue to be published by the end of the month. Papers are
available here for viewing:
Malaysian Journal of ELT Research (ISSN: 1511-8002) An Online Journal of
the Malaysian English Language Teaching Association
The Malaysian Journal of ELT Research (MaJER) aims to advance
knowledge of and to develop expertise in critical and scientific inquiry in
English language teaching and learning. The journal is intended for
academicians, researchers, teacher educators and graduate students who
are involved in research and dissemination of knowledge in the field. This is a
refereed online journal which will publish articles in an ongoing manner.
MaJER is also an open access online journal and is indexed by the
Malaysian Citation Centre. Two issues are published every year. Papers are
available for viewing at
Brief Description of Journals
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RE
SE
AR
CH
& D
EV
EL
OP
ME
NT
MELTA contributes to English Language Education (ELE) in Malaysia through
its research and development initiatives. Its mission is to be a centre of
excellence for research in ELE. In line with this, the Research and
Development Bureau works to advance knowledge in ELE theory and
practice. This is achieved by organising and administering various research
and collaborative opportunities for the professional development of
practitioners, learners and language enthusiasts. In the past year, MELTA has
provided platforms for both novice and experienced researchers to present
their work and connect with the wider ELE community through its annual
MELTA International Research Conference in English Language Education
(MIRCELE). The one-day event provides a platform for researchers to
discuss their work in relation to both theories and practice. The bureau also
undertakes research activities, and has recently embarked on a study to
explore the themes and trends in Malaysia ELT Research over the last 20
years. The bureau is also working towards a publication on 21st century ELT
practices under the MELTA-Sasbadi publication series.
The Bureau welcomes R&D Consultancy Services for the evaluation of
education products and any other educational research endeavours in line
with the aim of spearheading and supporting the advancement of English
Language Education. Interested organisations may submit proposals for the
improvement and development of educational products to the MELTA R&D
bureau. We aim to promote the borderless transfer of knowledge to all
parties.
Bureau Highlights
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TR
AIN
ING
The Bureau, in the beginning of 2019 had a few interested parties inquiring
about training and workshop. One of the activities for 2019 was a MUET
workshop conducted for the Royal Military College IB students. It was a one-
day workshop from 8.30 a.m. to 4.00 p.m. The aim was to prepare them for
the MUET.
Towards the end of 2019, MELTA has submitted a proposal at the request of
the Sarawak government to train and improve the English proficiency of its
mathematics and science teachers. MELTA is collaborating with Sasbadi on
this project. The project should commence in early 2020.
Bureau Highlights
The bureau should develop annual training programmes and run at least
three MELTA workshops working independently or in collaboration with other
bureaus such as the Special Projects, or Chapters Bureaus. The bureau
should also develop partnerships with government agencies to provide
teacher training programmes.
Moving Forward
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TE
CH
NO
LO
GIE
S
In 2019, the following activities were conducted under Technologies:
Update and manage MELTA’s websites:
Photographs were taken during the following events in 2019:
28th MELTA International Conference 2019
9th MIRCELE 2019
The photographs taken were uploaded on Facebook. In addition to
photographs, key events during MELTA conferences were streamed live
through applications such as Facebook Live. This will enable MELTA
members and followers who are not able to attend to be part of the events
organised. Polls were also used on Facebook to get followers to engage with
current issues related to English language education. The MELTA corporate
video has been updated with additional information such as updated images
and background music. As part of publicity, posters were designed to
promote and highlight key events during the conferences. These posters
were uploaded on Facebook and the conferences’ official website. The official
MELTA website is currently under maintenance. Previously, the website used
Joomla as its server host and it is being migrated to Wordpress for an easier
and more user-friendly website interface.
Bureau Highlight
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PU
BL
ICA
TIO
NS
The MELTA Annual
Every year, the bureau publishes the MELTA Annual which reflects the
transformation and impact of the organisation and reports on its numerous
activities and outreach programmes. It also captures and archives
experiences of ELT practitioners and researchers in Malaysia.
In addition, the bureau actively supports the development of content and
materials for its range of ELT publications, notably the highly successful
MELTA-Sasbadi ELT series and collaborates with Universiti Sains Malaysia
Press for the ‘MELTA-USM ELT in South East Asia Series’.
In August 2019, the bureau published a 130-page MELTA Annual 2019 and
distributed copies to all dignitaries, guests, media and participants of the 28th
MELTA International Conference 2019 held in Kuching, Sarawak. The
printing of the MELTA Annual 2019 was sponsored by Sasbadi Holdings
Berhad. The eBook edition was uploaded onto the MELTA website.
The tasks and responsibilities of the bureau are:
1. Develop the MELTA Annual concept in line with the expanding MELTA
ecosystem.
2. Research and collate photos and reports from respective bureaus on the
past and current events/activities.
3. Provide news coverage on events/activities held in 2018 and run-up to
the 28th International Conference in Kuching, Sarawak.
4. Secure new articles and stories from teachers for the sections on
'How MELTA Changes Lives' and ‘ELT Best Practices & Stories‘.
5. Provide art direction, design and page layout.
6. Edit and proofread drafts before print. Email to respective contributors for
their reading, when possible.
7. Liaise with Sasbadi Holdings, for the printing and delivery of the
published books to Kuching.
The MIRCELE 2019 Programme Book
In addition to the MELTA Annual, the bureau also produced an 80-page
programme book for the 9th MELTA International Research Conference in
English Language Education (MIRCELE) 2019 held in collaboration with
Taylor’s University Lakeside Campus on 16 November 2019. An e-Book
edition was uploaded for distribution to participants three days before the
conference.
The tasks and responsibilities involved include:
1. Collate and organise all edited abstracts received from the Secretariat
into five categories:
Teacher Trainers/Academics, Ph.D Candidates, Master’s students,
Teachers and Teacher Trainees/ Undergraduates.
I. Edit for grammar, punctuation and consistency of style.
II. Prepare cover, page design and layout.
III.Proofread final proofs.
2. Upload e-Programme Book onto the MELTA website before the
conference and printed 20 copies for VIPs and guests.
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CH
AP
TE
RS
Bureau Highlights
The MELTA Chapters Bureau had an active year, thanks to the continuous
support of the MELTA Chapters throughout the year through their
successful and meaningful implementation of activities and programmes
contributing to the advancement and betterment of EL educators and
learners.
This year, 2019 eleven Chapters were actively engaged in organizing
these various activities and programmes as shown below.
Chapters Activities/ Programmes
2018 - 2019
Date Participants
Penang
Workshop with KL Shakespeare
o ‘The Tempest’
Second National Research
Conference EL Education
EL Writing Workshop for Year 6
and Form
21 Mar
2019
29 April
2019
24 July
2019
Teacher Trainees
300 Pre/In-Service
Teachers/
Graduates/Undergrad
uates
Students
Terengganu
MELTA Terengganu Chapter
Launch and Terengganu ESL
Pedagogical Practices Colloquium
2019
Workshop : Fun Learning
Through Songs and Drama
Techniques
07 April
2019
29
August
2019
300 Teacher
Educators/ In-Service
Teachers
35 Primary Teachers
Kota
Kinabalu
The 5th Sabah Education Round
Table 2019 Theme – Proposals for
Improving Educational Service and
Impact’
06
Apr2019
Educators/Academici
ans
Kuantan
Let’s Chit Chat With MELTA
Kuantan Chapter – Holistic
Education: Why need to Advance
Beyond Structural Learning
Merdeka with MELTA
Lets Rhyme to Support Nilam
Night at the Library
28
Apr2019
7 Sep
2019
30 Sep
2019
23-24
Nov 19
Kuantan Education
Stakeholders
105 primary students
29 primary teachers
45 secondary
students
Kuala
Lumpur
Symposium - Assessment for
Lifelong Learning Workshops –
Rater Training, Project Based
Learning.
Choral Speaking
12 Mar
2019
106 In-Service
Teachers/
Academicians
19
CH
AP
TE
RS
Sandakan Symposium – Exploring New
Paradigms and Enhancing
Classroom – Workshops:
Applying Brain-Based Principles
in ESL Classroom, Compatible
Activities for Vocabulary
Learning, Differentiated
Teaching and Learning in the
21st Century TL Environment,
Writing /Presentation –
Research Articles, WWW
23-24
April
2019
280 In-Service
Teachers/Eds.
Officers/
Academicians
36 secondary
tudents
Tawau Workshop –‘Sharing Your
Story on International Platform’
MELT A Heart Book Donation
Campaign SK Merotai Besar
MELTA Chapter Launch and
Symposium-‘Tawau Chapter As
a Platform for CPD and PLC -
Creative & Innovative in ELT’
02 Feb
2019
19 Feb
2019
16 Mar
2019
Teachers, Chapter
Committee
Educators,
Students,Communit
y
60 In-Service
Teachers,
Educators
Melaka MELTA Chapter Launch and
Symposium-‘First International
ELT Symposium : Raising a
Reading Generation’
25 June
2019
79 Teachers,
Lecturers, Academic
Officers
Perak Workshop : Sharing Best
Practices for EL Teaching’
12
October
34 Primary teachers
Kuching Way With Words
Competition-‘Kuching Chapter in
Collaboration with
Polytechnic Kuching in Borneo
EL Fest
5-8 Sept
2018
Students
Kelantan POTLUCK Workshop – CEFR
based Activities for Primary
Schools
2 March
2019
40 Primary teachers
Moving Forward
The MELTA Chapters Bureau is now looking forward to the official launch
of MELTA Kelantan Chapter and Johor Chapter in 2020. At same time
much efforts will directed to establishment of similar MELTA Chapters in
Perlis, Kedah, Negeri Sembilan , Selangor. The data of teachers and
students being provided opportunities for betterment, to advance, to
enhance by these Chapters speaks volumes of the value of these
Chapters and their dedicate Committees.
The MELTA Chapters Bureau also look forward to more Chapters being
established in the states of Pahang, Sabah and Sarawak, as the vastness,
distances and travel time within these states warrants the need for
Chapters to be established to enable active teacher/educator support
systems to get going.
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SP
EC
IAL
IN
TE
RE
ST
GR
OU
P
There are two SIG’s that have been running activities since 2015 which
are the Teacher Development for Beginning English Teachers (TEDBET)
and 21st Century English Language Learning (21 CELL). The focus in
2019 year was to strengthen the existing platform for engagement of and
access to viewpoints and ideas from members, mainly made up of early
career English teachers through encouragement, expert advice and group
cohesiveness and unity. In addition, the official Facebook and WhatsApp
groups act as platforms for continuous professional discourse related to
English language teaching and learning matters.
Throughout its existence, TEDBET has either directly or indirectly
impacted the professional development of its members. Here are some
key achievements in 2019:
•Warid Mihat received two awards from the Ministry of Education which
are the Top100 PAK 21 Teacher and the Guru Adiwira Award.
•Jarod Yong was appointed as mentor for a team of educators from
ASEAN countries for the YSEALI workshops. He was also appointed as
member of the Jawatankuasa Kajian Dasar Pendidikan Negara (JKDPN),
Educational Planning & Research Division, Ministry of Education
Malaysia
•Parvindran Balakrishnan a Fulbright scholar actively published 4 videos
on Malaysian teachers sharing their best practices to promote Malaysian
teachers best-practices.
•Mohana Ram Murugiah won the Global Teacher Award in September
2019 in a competition organised by Alert Knowledge Services and
Ministry of Education, India.
The members also actively participated in the 2019 MELTA Conference in
Kuching either as committee members or as presenters. The SIG also
organised the 7th edition of CHILD for in SMK Raja Mahadi. Twenty
TEDBET members from across Malaysia facilitated the various activities
aimed at nurturing communication competencies among the participants.
TEDBET has also been in active collaboration with International Teacher
Development Institute (iTDi) in 2019 where members are encouraged to
participate in online CPD courses and webinars. The 21st CELL SIG has
recently become active again as a FB group with 439 members as of mid-
December 2019.
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To promote literacy through English language learning, the Special Project
bureau has been conducting various projects for learners of all ages and
levels. In 2019, the bureau conducted Way With Words competition and
MELT A Heart CSR project in conjunction with the MELTA International
Conference on 14-15 August 2019 in Kuching, Sarawak. Way With Words
was also conducted as part of the event for MELTA Sandakan Chapter
Symposium, 23-24 April 2019. The Special Projects Bureau has conducted
the first MELTA President PBL Competition & Award.
A. WWW in 28th MELTA International Conference
A total of 52 teams (156 students) participated in the 2019 MELTA-Oxford
Fajar WWW competition with 20 teams in the Upper Primary category and
32 teams in the Lower Secondary category. Each team pays RM60 as
registration and the competition collected a total amount of RM3,120.00.
Cash prizes and dictionaries for the winners were sponsored by Oxford
Fajar.
The Winners of each category were:
The Panel of Judges, Pronouncers, Time Keepers
Upper primary Lower Secondary
GOLD Winners
(RM800 for each
category)
SJK St Paul, Kuching Lodge National
Secondary School,
Kuching
SILVER Winners
(RM500 for each
category)
SJKC Chung Hwa, Kuala
Lumpur
SM Sains Kuching,
Kuching
BRONZE winners
(RM300 for each
category)
SJK Ching Hua No. 5,
Kuching
SMK Kuching High,
Kuching
Upper Primary Lower Secondary
PRONOUNCER Cheah Swi Ee
Cheah Swi Ee
EMCEE Khrisyhniven
Ganakumaran
Khrisyhniven Ganakumaran
TIMEKEEPER
1. Goh Kenjie
2. Grace Yap Ern Hui
3. Nur Adelynn Bt. Aslam
Khan
1. Goh Kenjie
2. Grace Yap Ern Hui
3. Nur Adelynn Bt. Aslam
Khan
JUDGES 1. Tam Lye Suan
2. Segar Sadhasivam
3. Chandrakala Raman
1. Tam Lye Suan
2. Segar Sadhasivam
3. Chandrakala Raman
WWW
Organising
Team
1. Teh Pei Ling
2. Cheah Swi Ee
3. Aida Noor Izam Bt Bujang
4. Yusminah Bt Yusop
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WWW in MELTA Sandakan Chapter Symposium
MELTA Sandakan Chapter Symposium “Exploring New Paradigms and
Enhancing Teaching and Learning in 21st Century Classroom was held in Yu
Yuan School, Sandakan, Sabah on 24 April 2019. The competition was open
to secondary schools. Ten schools participated with a total of 12 teams. The
winners are as follows:
1st : SM Sung Siew 2nd : SM Yu Yuan 3rd : SMKA Tun Juhar
Consolation:
SMK Tinusa, SM Sung Siew (Team 2), and SMK Perempuan Sandakan
MELT-A-HEART 2019
MELT-A-HEART is a MELTA CSR project. The MELT-A-HEART project was
conducted successfully during the MELTA International Conference under the
leadership of Mdm. Lim Chui Hoon and Mdm Shafinaz Bt Abdullah, with active
contributions from MELTA Junior Ambassadors namely: Khrisyhniven
Ganakumaran, Goh Kenjie, Shreya Devi Nair, Nur Adelynn Bt. Aslam Khan,
Ashwini Ashley and Grace Yap Ern Hui.
The project aims to enhance reading literacy among children in the rural areas.
The junior ambassadors of MELT-A-Heart managed to raise cash fund of
RM1650.00. Books and educational materials were collected and donated to
the following beneficiaries:
i. SK Jangkar, Lundu
ii. SK Bokah, Lundu
iii. SK Senibong Sejerin, Lundu
iv. SK Tebakang 4, Serian
v. SK Stungkor, Lundu
vi. SK Temong, Serian
vii. SMK Tebakang
MELTA PRESIDENT PBL COMPETITION & AWARD
2019 marked the inaugural MELTA President PBL Competition & Award. The
competition was sponsored by Erican Education Group. There were altogether
16 proposal entries: 14 for secondary schools and 2 for primary schools. Every
participant received a Cert of Merit for their participation, a conference tag and
a goody bag (with light snacks, flyers and pens donated by various sponsors),
accompanying teacher for each team received a cert as well.
The winners and prizes for each category are as follows:
Category / Prizes School Project Title
Primary Category
First Prize
(RM300 + Achievement Certs)
SJK(C) Chung Hwa (P), Kuala
Lumpur.
The Sweet Poison
Third Prize
(RM100 + Achievement Certs)
SK Merotai Besar, Tawau, Sabah. The CAREs Project
Secondary Category
First Prize
(RM300 + Achievement Certs)
La Salle Secondary School, Kota
Kinabalu, Sabah.
Adaptation of ThinkQ Grid: Think
2B IDEAL in criminology
Second Prize
(RM200 + Achievement Certs)
SMK Dato Permaisuri, Miri,
Sarawak.
SOF CD (Separation of food. Clean
drain)
Third Prize
(RM100 + Achievement Certs)
Brainy Bunch International School,
Selangor Darul Ehsan.
Democratising Reading for the
stateless children: An English
storybook project
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PROJECT BASED LEARNING
PROJECT BASED LEARNING
MELTA
CHAPTERS
PENANG CHAPTER
OVERVIEW
The Melta Penang Chapter, (formerly Melta Seberang Jaya) was established in 2003 by the
English Language Department at the Institute of Teacher Education, Tuanku Bainun Campus in
Bukit Mertajam. This idea was mooted by the former President of MELTA, Professor Dr. Edwin
Malachi. Puveneswaran Karuppiah served as the first president and Laysee Gregory was
secretary. At the beginning, the chapter’s initial activity focused on providing professional learning
support for 5 cohorts of non-graduate primary school teachers who were undergoing the TESL
twinning degree programme between IPGKTB and USM. Their efforts have laid a strong
foundation upon which these English Language teachers could keep abreast with the latest trends
in ELT. Today Melta Penang is committed to achieving the goals of MELTA Malaysia under the
President, Professor Dr. Ganakumaran Subramaniam. Mrs. Laysee is now the new Chapter
leader for MELTA Penang.
NRCELE 2019, 29 APRIL 2019 MONDAY
MELTA PENANG Chapter co-hosting with the Institute of Teacher Education, Tuanku Bainun
Penang Campus, Penang at the National Research Conference in English Language Education
(NRCELE) 2019. The aim of this event is to enhance the quality of research in English Language
education and open up professional networking opportunities for undergraduates, graduate
students, teachers and academics in Malaysia. Poster presenters of this conference will be
competing for Excellence in Research awards in four categories, namely:
Academics/ Teacher Educators
Teachers
Graduates: PhD
Graduates: Masters
Undergraduates/Student Teachers
SHAKESPEARE DAY, 21 MARCH 2019 THURSDAY
To inspire student teachers on Shakespeare’s work, MELTA PENANG Chapter is organising a
one day Shakespeare Day at Actor’s Studio @ PenangPac. This aim of this event is to bring
Shakespeare to life for student teachers in Penang. The event kicks off with the students, student
teachers and English language lecturers watching “THE TEMPEST” performed by the KL
Shakespeare Players. A workshop on stagecraft in drama will be held in the afternoon.
TEACHING WRITING EFFECTIVELY FOR SPM/UPSR EXAMINATIONS
A writing worskhop was carried out on 23-25 June 2019 at the District Education Office in Pulau
Langkawi. There were 40 participants from the Primary school and 40 from the secondary school.
This workshop deals with common weaknesses of students writing and how to overcome these
problems.
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PERAK CHAPTER
OVERVIEW
MELTA Perak Chapter was originally set up in 2016. In April 2019, there was a change to the
Chapter committee members. In 2019, four committee meetings were carried out (April, July,
August and September). In the first meeting, the committee agreed on the overall vision of Perak
Chapter which is to make English Language learning meaningful. With this vision, the committee
went on to plan the year’s activity for English language teachers and practitioners in Perak.
Sharing best practice for English language teaching: A workshop for teachers
The workshop was carried out on 12th October 2019 in Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS (UTP),
Seri Iskandar, with UTP and Jabatan Pendidikan Negeri Perak as partners and collaborators. 34
primary school teachers from Perak Tengah, Kinta Utara and Kinta Selatan together with four
lecturers from Quest International University (QIU) and one lecturer from UTP attended the
workshop.
Participants of “Sharing best practice for English language teaching: A workshop for teachers”
(committee members are seated and wearing tags)
‘Poetree’
created by the participants during their activity
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KUALA LUMPUR CHAPTER
INTRODUCTION
The KL Chapter is led by Chapter Leader Ms Gladys Francis Joseph. The committee is indeed
diverse and hope to reach teachers, trainee teachers and pupils in Kuala Lumpur and Selangor.
The Chapter was launched on 29th September 2018 at HELP Institute, Kuala Lumpur. Since then,
the chapter has supported programmes such as English-In-Camp, HIP programmes in schools
and held its first symposium ‘Brain-Based Approach in ESL classroom’ during the launch.
CHAPTER ACTIVITIES 2019
Symposium 2019: Embracing Changes in Assessment
The Symposium was held on 12th March 2019 at SMA - MAIWP, Kuala Lumpur from 8.30am –
4.00 pm. It was co-organized by Jabatan Pelajaran Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur. This
symposium involved 106 secondary school teachers and 8 State and District Education officers
from Wilayah Persekutuan (Kuala Lumpur). We were honoured to have Prof. Dr. Ganakumaran
Subramaniam to give his keynote address on Principles underlying PBL and Assessment. There
were three parallel workshops conducted during the symposium and a forum entitled Voices on
AFL. We ended the symposium with a plenary by Dr Grace Lim on the effectiveness of AFL lies in
the feedback given by teachers to learners.
The 9th MIRCELE 2019
A member from MELTA (KL) Chapter, Miss Li Sheau Juin rendered her service at the 9th
MIRCELE 2019 recently on 16th November, Taylor Lakeside University College. She was working
under the Sessions Management Unit.
CHAPTER COMMITTEE
Chapter Leader : Gladys Francis Joseph
Secretary : Michelle Lim Pek Sim
Treasurer : Grace Lim Jia Wei
Committee : Kalaimathy Irene George
Li Sheau Juin
Tan Siok Leh
Vijayaletchumi Nagalingam
CHAPTER’S PLANS FOR 2020
1. English-In-Camp
2. Symposium 2.0 - A Platform for Interaction and Integration
3. NIE / Gamification
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MELAKA CHAPTER
INTRODUCTION
The Melaka MELTA Chapter was launced on 25th June 2019 during the 1st International ELT
Symposium: Raising a Reading Generation organised by Institut Perguruan Kampus Perempuan
Melayu, Durian Daun, Melaka. The Chapter was officiated by Dr. Aslam Khan Bin Samahs Khan,
the Vice-President of MELTA during the opening ceremony of symposium.
1ST INTERNATIONAL ELT SYMPOSIUM : RAISING A READING GENERATION
It was organised by Institut Perguruan Guru Kampus Perempuan Melayu, Durian Daun, Melaka in
collaboration with Melaka MELTA Chapter. A total of 79 teachers, lecturers and officers from
schools, colleges and officers from Education Departments and District Education officers from
Melaka, Johor and Sabah attended the symposium. The Teacher Trainees from IPG Kampus
Perempuan Melayu also came in full force and helped with the registration, printing of certificates
and setting up the venue for the event.
The three invited speakers are all notable personalities in their fields namely:
1. Dr. Willy Renandya (Nanyang Technological University, Singapore)
2. Dr. Loh Chin Ee (Nanyang Technological University, Singapore)
2. Professor Datin Dr. Cynthia Yolanda Doss (Nottingham University, Malaysia)
There were also paper presentations by:
1. Ms. Mary Chye - “The How and the Why of Dialogic Reading”
2. Lee Yean Lay - “Reading Joys and Chores – Growing Pains in Raising a Reading
Generation”
3. Ms. Jai Shree A/P Bipinchandra and Ms. Zainon Noor - “Drama Strategies to Improve
Reading Skills Among Primary School Pupils”
4. Ms. Roslina Rasdi & Mr. Vasudevan Ramasamy - The importance of vocabulary knowledge
in reading proficiency.
CHAPTER ACTIVITIES IN THE YEAR 2020
1. Way with Words – tentative date April
2. Mini conference – tentative date July
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KUCHING CHAPTER
OVERVIEW
Kuching Chapter has came a long way with a very successful event back in 2011 - Asia-TEFL
which has left lasting impression among EL practitioners. Last year, an attempt to revive Kuching
Chapter to its more glorious days was done through the set up of a very small committee of 5
members to form a Chapter committee.
These five committee members are Ms Faith Wong (PPD Kuching), Ms Rebecca Chieng (Kids
Speak), Ms Hazelynn Rymbar (MESTR), Ms Aida Izam Bujang (PPD Sri Aman) and Ms
Magdalene Muuk (SMK Tebakang). They share the same vision and passion for English
language education and practices in the state.
The first meeting was conducted over coffee in Kuching International Airport where one of the
members had to fly out for official duty right after the brief meet. It is said a thousand miles begin
with a first step, and this first step is almost impossible without great support from the MELTA
Committee.
Subsequently, this new committee had the privilege to collaborate with Kuching Polytechnic in
conducting the Way With Words Competition for Borneo English Language Festival (5th - 8th
September 2018) where Dr Cheah (Director of Special Projects) and Ms Chandrakala (Director of
Chapters) had flown in to conduct training for the committee members. The committee members
were mentored and shadowed the trainers during the competition. This gradual revival of
Kuching Chapter in 2018 paved way to the 28th MELTA International Conference on 13th - 15th
August 2019 at Riverside Majestic Kuching.
Prior to the conference, chapter committee had meetings with the main committee and was
assisted in many ways to be the local contact for the conference. Some of the meetings include
the Director of Sarawak State Education Department, Dr Haji Azhar, CEO of Sarawak Arts
Council, Mr Sharkawi Amit, Director of IPG Batu Lintang, Mr Jamiran Salam, Director of IPG Tun
Abdul Razak, Ms Anis Abdullah, MESTR and Chief Minister's Office. Kuching Chapter has since
grown bigger with new committee members onboard recently - Mr Jarod Yong Jik Kam and Ms
Kartina Sahari. It is hoped that Kuching Chapter can continue to thrive and grow sustainably in
the coming years.
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KUANTAN CHAPTER
INTRODUCTION
MELTA Kuantan Chapter was revived in 2017 and this year has marked its third year. The
committee members involved are from diversified background (school teachers, technology
officer, lecturers and academicians). Initially there were 9 members but now there are 6 active
members.
HIGHLIGHTS : ACTIVITIES IN 2019
CHIT CHAT WITH MELTA KUANTAN - HOLISTIC EDUCATION: WHY NEED TO ADVANCE
BEYOND STRUCTURAL LEARNING (28 APRIL 2019)
Our first Chit Chat event was led by Mr Samuel Isaah (MKC committee member) at Zooreka,
Kuantan. It was an innovative idea from MELTA Kuantan Chapter to bring English to the
community. It was the first joint event MELTA Kuantan Chapter with Zooreka.The 3 hour program
was open to public and about 3 presenters invited to share their experience. They were Madam
Noorjahan Sultan, Madam Suzanna and Mr Jon Wong.
MERDEKA WITH MELTA (7 SEPTEMBER 2019)
105 primary students were involved in this program which was organized by the Pahang State
Library or also known as Perbadanan Perpustakaan Awam Pahang (PPAP) and MELTA. It was a
half day event held on Saturday. The coordinator in charged was Madam Noorjahan Sultan (MKC
committee member) and facilitators were MELTA Kuantan Chapter committee members and
volunteered language teachers. Activities held were Let’s mingle, Let’s google and Let’s think.
LET’S RHYME TO SUPPORT NILAM (30 SEPTEMBER 2019)
PPD Kuantan, MELTA Kuantan Chapter (MKC) and Parliament Indera Mahkota (IM) had
organized a half day program which was held at PPD Kuantan. It involved 29 primary school
teachers from Indera Mahkota area. MELTA Kuantan Chapter collaborated with PPD Kuantan
and the program was funded by Parliament Indera Mahkota. MKC committee members involved
as facilitators were Madam Suhaila Mokhtar and Madam Noor Azlinda Zainal Abidin. The trainer
appointed by Parliament Indera Mahkota was Madam Noorjahan Sultan presenting her module
Let’s Rhyme. The person in charged of the collaboration with IM Parliament was Madam
Noorjahan Sultan.
NIGHT AT THE LIBRARY (23-24 NOVEMBER 2019)
This program was held at Pahang State Library on two consecutive days-saturday and sunday.
About 45 primary students from various schools in Kuantan participated in this program. The
coordinator of this event was Madam Noor Azlinda Zainal Abidin. This was the second program
which involved a collaboration of two bodies PPAP and MELTA Kuantan Chapter. Some activities
held were Explorace consists of some interesting language games such as tongue twister, Taboo,
board games, Word Maze,don’t forget the lyrics competition. On Sunday, participants had fun
time with writing shaped poems. All the activities involved were game based and at the end of the
event prizes were given to groups who had highest points throughout the activities held.
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TERENGGANU CHAPTER
INTRODUCTION
The Terengganu Chapter was set up on 1 February 2018 and officially launched on 7th April 2019
by by Hj Shafruddin b Hj Ali Hussin, Director of Terengganu State Education Department and
Prof Dr Ganakumaran Subramaniam, President of MELTA. The chapter is led by the Chapter
Leader, Dr Azlinda bt Abd Aziz dan 12 committee members that represent various institutions
such as Terengganu State Education Department (JPNT), Teacher Education Institution-IPG
Kampus Dato’ Razali Ismail, IPG Sultan Mizan, Universiti Malaysia Terengganu (UMT), Universiti
Sultan Zainal Abidin (UniSZA) and Universiti Teknologi Mara(UiTM) Dungun Campus.
TERENGGANU ESL PEDAGOGICAL PRACTICES COLLOQUIUM 2019
This colloquium was held at University Malaysia Terengganu (UMT) on 7th April 2019. It provides
a unique platform for English teachers in Terengganu, teacher educators and practitioners to
share their best practices, expertise and research on teaching English as a second language.
This also enable educators to extend their sphere beyond the classroom and into teacher
leadership as to promote teacher professional growth. This colloquium had certainly propelled
teacher professional growth in Terengganu to greater heights. A total of 40 paper presentations
and 13 workshops were offered to more than 300 participants who attended the colloquium.
WORKSHOP: FUN LEARNING THROUGH SONGS AND DRAMA TECHNIQUES
This workshop was held in IPG Kampus Dato’ Razali Ismail, Kuala Nerus, Terengganu on 29th
August 2019. More than 35 English primary school teachers participated in the workshop. They
had so much fun carrying out all the fun and interesting songs activities and drama techniques
during the sessions. It is hoped that they would be able apply these in their ESL classroom later.
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SANDAKAN CHAPTER
Introduction
After an eight-year hiatus, most of the original committee members of MELTA Sandakan Chapter
are no longer residing in Sandakan. In fact, only the previous Chapter Leader and Secretary are
left as the original committee members. After combing through the online MELTA membership list
and contacting all the members in Sandakan, a seven-member committee was formed.
Exploring New Paradigms And Enhancing Teaching And Learning In The 21st Century
Classroom
On the 23th- 24th April 2019, the Sandakan Chapter had the honour of collaborating with the
Sandakan District Education Department under the District Transformation Programme to
organize a 2-day symposium. This maiden MELTA Sandakan Chapter two-days symposium had
benefited 164 In-Service teachers or education officers or academi caround Sandakan, Beluran,
Kinabatangan and Telupid and 135 Primary and Secondary School Students around Sandakan.
This symposium was carried out at Yu Yuan Secondary School Lecture Theatre. The MELTA
Sandakan Chapter aims to build on MELTA’s tradition of developing knowledge and
professionalism among English Language teachers through various courses, workshops,
symposiums and conferences, driven by our teaching community’s desire to move forward and
embrace new challenges.
One for the memory: The Speakers,
Organising Committee Members &
Symposium participants
Way With Words Competition participants
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TAWAU CHAPTER
Introduction
MELTA Tawau Chapter has started its journey since
2004 where the launching and workshop “Reading for
Fun” was being held at Seafest Hotel, Semporna on 19 to
20 November. During that time, Mdm Vera Voo was
the Chapter Leader which now is holding the position of
OUM Director at Tawau Learning Centre. The revived
chapter in Tawau was continuously sail its journey back
again in 2018 and 2019 where the first mini project of
Melt-A-Heart Book Donation Campaign was being held in
SK Merotai Besar, Tawau, Sabah on the 19 February, 2019
as a pilot project. It was conducted by the new
Chapter Leader, Miss Jen Renita Mappah, an English
teacher who has been actively involved with MELTA
Conferences (Life Member) since 2009.
“Sharing Your Story on an International Platform”
Mini Workshop.
On the 2nd of February, 2019, Tawau Chapter has
organized a Mini Workshop under Teacher Sharing
Session (Professional Learning Community). The mini
workshop with a theme of “Sharing Your Story on an
International Platform” was conducted at the Multipurpose
Room, Tawau Public Library. It was attended by the
committee members of MELTA and some teachers who
were invited and interested to share knowledge and skills
while improving their professional journey in the teaching
field.
Symposium : Being Creative & Innovative in Teaching
English Language
On the 16th of March, 2019, the Tawau Chapter begin its
first launching and symposium with a theme of “MELTA
Tawau Chapter as a platform of CPD & PLC: Being
Creative & Innovative in English Language Teaching”. The
symposium was a successful event with the attendance of
more than 60 teachers and students & lecturer from
teacher training college, primary and secondary schools
from Tawau, Kunak, Semporna and Lahad Datu. Some of
them came as participants and presenters for Paper
Presentations and Creative Teacher Showcases.
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This year, MELTA successfully
hosted its 28th International
Conference in Kuching, Sarawak,
from the 13 to 15 August 2019. The
3-day event was held at the
Riverside Majestic Hotel, Kuching.
MELTA conferences are unique in a
variety of ways. Because teachers
are central to its conferences, many
events are organised with teachers
in mind. This year, in addition to
paper and workshop presentations,
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other categories included the Malachi Edwin Creative Teacher Showcase, the Creative
Student Teacher Showcase and the Creative Higher Education Teacher Showcase.
Over 400 presenters and participants attended the conference, and international
delegates came from 17 countries including the United States, Canada, Japan, India,
China, Taiwan and the United Kingdom.
Several eminent speakers were also invited to present at the conference. They included
Dr Mario Saraceni from the University of Portsmouth, Dr. Sharifah Munirah Alatas from
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Professor Dr. Stefanie Pillai from the University of
Malaya and Professor Dr. Hyun Jin Kim from the National University of Education,
Korea.
At the opening ceremony, a royal lecturer was delivered by DYTM Raja Puan Besar
Perak, Raja Nazhatul Shima binti Sultan Idris Shah who represented her sister, Her
Majesty DYMM Raja Zarith Sofiah binti Almarhum Sultan Idris Shah, the Permaisuri
Johor and Royal Patron of MELTA. Also, two memorandums of understanding were
signed at the opening ceremony. The first was with SASBADI while the second was with
CETA.
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In conjunction with the international
conference, a special competition
called the MELTA Way With Words
competition is held for students in
upper primary and lower secondary
classes. The event is held over 2
days and this year, a total of 20
primary school teams and 32
secondary school teams competed.
For the first time, student presenters
participated in the MELTA President
PBL competition.
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There were 16 proposal entries, 14 for secondary schools and 2 for primary schools.
Every participant received a Cert of Merit for their participation, a conference tag and a
goody bag (with light snacks, flyers and pens donated by various sponsors),
accompanying teacher for each team received a cert as well.
At the opening ceremony of the conference, two special awards were given out. Dato’
Sulaiman Bin Wak, the Deputy Director General of Education Malaysia was the
recipient of the MELTA Lifetime Contribution Award while the Wildlife Conservation
Society was named the recipient of the Raja Zarith Award for Corporate Social
Responsibility.
Yet another unique event at MELTA international conferences is the MELT-A-HEART
CSR programme that sees the collection of reading material to be donated to schools.
This year, six schools benefitted from MELT A HEART book donation drive.
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The MELTA International Research Conference in English
Language Education (MIRCELE) provides opportunities to
academics, teacher trainers, teacher trainees, graduate and
post graduate students to present their work in a conducive
environment with fellow presenters and participants who are
working in similar research areas. MELTA collaborates with
numerous organisations to convene this conference annually
by showcasing both the poster competitions and oral
presentations.
The 9th International Research Conference in English
Language Education (MIRCELE) 2019 was held successfully
at the Taylor’s University, Lakeside Campus, Subang Jaya on
16 November 2019. There were 300 delegates who attended
the full-day event. The conference was officiated by Taylor’s
University’s Academic Vice Chancelor and Chief Academic
Officer while the closing and awards presentation ceremony
was graced by the Deputy Director General of Education.
Melta also received good support from state education
departments, particularly the Selangor State Education
department.
Three featured workshops on research-based topics were
conducted on that day. A unique feature of the conference
was the recognition of quality research projects through the
MELTA Awards for Excellence in English Language Education
Research. At this conference, the MELTA-Taylor’s University
MIRCELE Best Presenter Award and a scholarship worth RM
5,000 was also given away. All presentations were judged by
a team of experts in English Language Education from
various higher learning institutions in the country.
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FINANCIAL REPORT
MALAYSIAN ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEACHING ASSOCIATION
INCOME AND EXPENDITURE FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2019
RM RM
Membership Subscription:
Ordinary membership
Instituitional membership
Life membership
12,310.00
3,200.00
6,900.00
22,410.00
Add Other income:
Flight ticket reimbursement (From organizing committee members for Kuching)
Interest income from Fixed Deposits
MELTA 28th Conference in Kuching, Sarawak (Note 7)
MIRCELE 2019 Conference (Note 8)
4,050.00
8,560.86
421,955.39
13,920.00
448,486.25
Less Expenditure:
Accountancy fee
Bank charges
Chapter launching expenses (Note 5)
Committee meeting expenses
Depreciation of property, plant and equipment (Note 1)
Electricity and water charges
Gift and donations (Note 6)
MELTA 28th Conference in Kuching, Sarawak (Note 7)
MIRCELE 2019 Conference (Note 8)
Postage and courier
Printing and stationeries
Quit rent and assessment
Refund for Conference registration
Rental of photocopier machine
Sewerage - Indah Water Konsortium
Staffing cost:
Basic nett salary
Mileage and toll claim
Staff incentive
Elizabeth Farewell Party
Subscription fee - Google One
Subscription fee - SenangPay facility
Telephone and internet charges
Travelling and accommodations (Note 9)
Upkeep of office
Upkeep of office equipment
Website design and maintenance
Total expenditure
4,100.00
214.00
3,824.90
69.85
224.04
1,136.10
845.00
251,730.88
12,415.39
1,135.49
18,931.47
439.20
21,090.00
356.00
220.00
19,500.00
841.28
1,000.00
525.00 21,866.28
50.94
600.00
2,057.60
48,385.18
573.25
415.00
4,743.64
395,424.21
SURPLUS FOR THE YEAR 75,472.04
FINANCIAL REPORT
MALAYSIAN ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEACHING ASSOCIATION
BALANCE SHEETS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2019
RM
NON-CURRENT ASSETS
Property, plant and equipment (Note 1) 181,375.96
CURRENT ASSETS
CIMB Bank KL Gateway Branch (Account no.: 80-0128920-8)
CIMB Bank TTDI Branch (Account no.: 80-0340845-7)
CIMB Bank Equine Park (Account no.: 80-0996971-8) - Chapter
CIMB Bank Equine Park (Account no.: 80-0996982-5) - Conference
CIMB Bank Equine Park (Account no.: 80-0996989-9) - General
Fixed deposits (Note 2)
Ordinary membership subscriptions renewal - 1 year
Ordinary membership subscriptions renewal - 3 years
Ordinary membership subscriptions renewal - 5 years
Other receivables (Note 4)
Sundry deposits (Note 3)
Total current assets
7,915.85
114,602.71
985.00
15,825.00
1,385.00
258,801.27
4,880.00
4,070.00
3,240.00
13,610.00
22,853.00
448,167.83
TOTAL ASSETS 629,543.79
FINANCED BY
Accumulated funds as at 1 January 2019
Add: Surplus for the year
Total accumulated funds
554,024.40
75,472.04
629,496.44
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Other payables and accruals - TNB bills for December 2019 47.35
TOTAL FUND AND LIABILITIES 629,543.79
We report that the above Income and Expenditure Accounts together with the notes as at 31-12-2019
shows a true and fair view of the results and affairs of the Association.
………………………………………..
Prof. Dr. Ganakumaran Subramaniam
President
………………………………..
Dr. Zaira Abu Hassan Shaari
Treasurer
………………………………………..
Keith Thong
Auditor
………………………………..
Paramasvary Arumugam
Auditor
Date: 11th January 2020
FINANCIAL REPORT
MALAYSIAN ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEACHING ASSOCIATION
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
1. Property, plant and equipment
RM RM
180,000.00 (a) Leasehold Building
(b) Printer - Canon laser jet
Less : Accumulated Depreciation
TOTAL PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
1,600.00
224.04 1,375.96
181,375.96
2. Fixed Deposits
Account no.
(a) 50003386210001
(b) 50003386210002
(c) 50003386210003
(d) 50003386210004
(e) 50003386210005
(f) 50003386210007
(g) 50003386210008
TOTAL FIXED DEPOSITS
RM
39,489.18
37,245.95
32,989.25
32,989.25
43,985.69
30,900.84
41,201.11
258,801.27
3. Sundry Deposits
Details
(a) Transfer of TNB & Water Deposit
(b) MPSJ Signboard Licence
(c) MPAJ-Business Registration 2014 deposit
(d) Equatorial Penang Hotel
TOTAL SUNDRY DEPOSITS
RM
2,583.00
90.00
180.00
20,000.00
22,853.00
4. Other receivables
Details
(a) CETA (balance from total RM8,000)
(b) Nottingham University Presenter (34 pax)
(c) Pearson - for booth rental
(d) Sarawak Convention Bureau(SCB) - Speakers
(e) UBSM - for booth rental
TOTAL OTHER RECEIVABLES
RM
4,000.00
2,720.00
300.00
6,290.00
300.00
13,610.00
FINANCIAL REPORT
MALAYSIAN ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEACHING ASSOCIATION
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
5. Chapter launching expenses
Details
Chapter launching expenses incurred during the year are the costs of launching
chapters in various location. The location were in Terengganu, Malacca, Kota
Kinabalu, and Tawau.
TOTAL CHAPTER LAUNCHING EXPENSES
RM
3,824.90
8. Gift and donations
Details RM
845.00 Gift and donations expenses incurred during the year are for condolences from MELTA towards its members such as family of Dr. Basil, Dr. Siva, and Dr. Shahizah Hamdan.
TOTAL GIFT AND DONATIONS 845.00
9. Travelling and accommodations
Details
Travelling and accommodations expenses incurred during the year were for the
purpose of organizing and conducting MELTA operations and events. Below are
the summary of travelling and accommodations expenses:
a) Flight tickets and accommodation for organizing committee members of
MELTA conferences.
b) Flight tickets and accommodation for committee members attending meetings
and workshops organized by chapters.
c) Mileage claims by committee members for attending official meetings such as
meetings with the Ministry of Education.
d) Attending an invitation from the British Council in Bangkok, Thailand to
represent MELTA.
e) Team building for MELTA committee members.
TOTAL TRAVELLING AND ACCOMMODATIONS
RM
48,385.18
48,385.18
3,824.90
FINANCIAL REPORT
MALAYSIAN ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEACHING ASSOCIATION
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
7. MELTA 28th Conference in Kuching, Sarawak Income
RM RM
Partners and sponsorships:
British Council
CETA
ELC International
Flight ticket reimbursement
GIG Technologies
Oxford Fajar
Pearson
Kerajaan Negeri Sarawak (SSG)
Sarawak Convention Bureau (SCB)
Sarawak Energy Board (SEB)
Yayasan Guru Tun Hussein Onn
5,000.00
4,000.00
3,500.00
5,000.00
1,000.00
3,200.00
1,000.00
125,000.00
20,000.00
17,500.00
140,000.00 325,200.00
Registration fee:
Registration: Participation Online- Direct Transfer
Registration: Participation Online- Senang Pay
Registration: Participation On-Site (RM)
Registration: Participation On-Site (USD1200 =)
Registration: PBL Online
Registration: WWW Online
Registration: WWW On-site
42,758.41
17,500.00
1,797.75
5,029.23
900.00
2,700.00
480.00 71,165.39
Booth rental:
Q-DEES
British Council
Direct English Malaysia (DEM)
Nottingham University
Pearson
Premier Path Agency
WCS
800.00
800.00
800.00
800.00
800.00
800.00
800.00 5,600.00
Advertisment:
DEM- Inside full page
Erican Education
Nottingham University
Q-DEES- Inside front cover
800.00
2,000.00
2,000.00
3,000.00 7,800.00
Other income:
MELT- A - HEART (Sales of T-shirts, etc.)
GALA Dinner (5 x RM50)
1,650.00
250.00 1,900.00
TOTAL INCOME 411,665.39
FINANCIAL REPORT
MALAYSIAN ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEACHING ASSOCIATION
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
7. MELTA 28th Conference in Kuching, Sarawak (cont') Expenditure
RM RM
Awards and prizes:
Basil Award
CHETS
CSTS
CTS
Hyacinth Gaudart Award
PBL
WWW
500.00
500.00
600.00
600.00
1,000.00
1,000.00
3,200.00 7,400.00
Event accommodations:
Committee Dinner
Day 1 package
Day 2 package
Day 3 package
DYTM Nazatul Shima's Dinner
Performers' Dinner (36 x RM40 )
Rooms
Rooms tax
WWW - Food for Children
1,936.90
58,300.00
73,608.00
42,500.00
197.20
1,440.00
24,200.00
260.00
686.40 203,128.50
Printing and stationeries:
2019 Annuals
Brochures (RM394.05 + RM488.70)
Certificates
Conference Non-woven Bags
Press Kit
Sarawak Claims (RM96 + RM30 + RM166 + RM193.79)
Secretariat Claims
WWW (RM479.00 + RM415.00 + RM353.85)
5,000.00
882.75
75.00
500.00
100.80
485.79
1,964.00
1,247.85 10,256.19
Refund registration fee for JPN Sarawak (34 pax):
2 x RM350.00
3 x RM410.00
29 x RM300.00
700.00
1,230.00
8,700.00 10,630.00
Souvenirs:
Crystals Rantai
Manik Sarawak
Pottery
2,060.00
396.00
630.00 (RM100.00 + RM500.30) 3,086.00
SUBTOTAL EXPENDITURE c/f 234,500.69
FINANCIAL REPORT
MALAYSIAN ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEACHING ASSOCIATION
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
7. MELTA 28th Conference in Kuching, Sarawak (cont')
Expenditure (cont')
RM RM
SUBTOTAL EXPENDITURE b/f 234,500.69
Transportation:
100kg Baggage
Airport Transfer Payment (Keynote
Bus Driver Allowance
Flight
592.30
200.00
200.00
14,887.68
699.36
324.66
318.19
8.00
& Plenary Speakers)
Flight Rebooking (Datin Raja Mazuin & Prof. Steph)
Flight Rebooking (Dr Sharifah Al-Attas)
Freight Charges
Grab fare
TOTAL EXPENDITURE
17,230.19
251,730.88
28th Conference summary:
Total income
Less: Total expenditure
Surplus for the 28th Conference
411,665.39
(251,730.88)
159,934.51
Income to be received:
CETA (balance from total RM8,000)
Sarawak Convention Bureau(SCB) - Speakers
4,000.00
6,290.00 10,290.00
Grand surplus for the 28th Conference 170,224.51
FINANCIAL REPORT
MALAYSIAN ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEACHING ASSOCIATION
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
8. MIRCELE 2019 Conference
Income
RM RM
Registration fee:
Participation Online - Direct Transfer
Participation On-Site
Jabatan Pendidikan Negeri Selangor (JPNS)
Flight ticket reimbursement
TOTAL INCOME
4,050.00
550.00
6,000.00 10,600.00
10,600.00
Expenditure
RM RM
Awards and prizes:
Book Vouchers
Free One-Year Memberships
MELTA Conference Fee Waivers
Travel Grants
440.00
200.00
1,800.00
800.00 3,240.00
Food and refreshments:
Catering services for 250 pax 5,459.00 5,459.00
Printing and stationeries:
Certificates and Tags
Programme Book
Stationeries and printer ink
622.00
2,104.00
484.79 3,210.79
Transportation:
Travel Claims Penang-Taylors (Dr Paramaswari)
Travel Claims UPSI-Taylors (Dr Raja Shafinaz)
355.60
150.00 505.60
TOTAL EXPENDITURE 12,415.39
2019 MIRCELE Conference summary:
Total income
Less: Total expenditure
Deficit for the 2019 MIRCELE Conference as at 20/12/2019
10,600.00
(12,415.39)
(1,815.39)
Income to be received:
Nottingham University Presenter (34 pax)
Pearson - for booth rental
UBSM - for booth rental
2,720.00
300.00
300.00 3,320.00
Grand surplus for the 2019 MIRCELE Conference 1,504.61
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