Annual Report

ANNUAL REPORT

MALAYSIAN ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEACHING ASSOCIATION Table of Content

03 Mission & Vision 25 MELTA Chapters

04 Message from The 35 28th International President Conference

07 National & 38 9th MELTA International International Research Conference Partnership 40 2019 Financial Report 10 Committee

12 Membership Record

13 Bureau 14 Journal 15 Research & Development 16 Training 17 Technologies 18 Publication 19 Chapters 21 Special Interest Group 22 Special Projects 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.

3 MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT

PROF DR GANAKUMARAN SUBRAMANIAM PRESIDENT, MELTA

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.

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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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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.

6 INTERNATIONAL PARTNERSHIPS

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: 1. PALT, Philippines Renewed 2. JACET, Japan Renewed 3. CamTESOL, Cambodia New partner

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: 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

7 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

Public/Governmental Organisations (selected)

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

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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. 9 COMMITTEE

ADVISOR PRESIDENT VICE PRESIDENT I VICE PRESIDENT II

DR BASIL WIJASURIYA PROF DR GANAKUMARAN ASLAM KHAN DATIN DR RAJA MAZUIN SUBRAMANIAM SAMAHS KHAN (DR.HC) RAJA ABDUL AZIZ

ASIA TEFL, VICE-PRESIDENT EXECUTIVE VICE CHAIRMAN HEAD OF QUALITY MANAGEMENT UNIT HEAD OF SCHOOL, SCHOOL OF EDUCATION, ERICAN EDUCATION GROUP INSTITUT PENDIDIKAN GURU UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM, MALAYSIA KAMPUS BAHASA ANTARABANGSA, MINISTRY OF EDUCATION MALAYSIA

SECRETARY ASSISTANT SECRETARY TREASURER ASSISTANT TREASURER

ASSOC PROF DR RAMESH MS SZARMILAA DEWIE DR ZAIRA ABU HASSAN DR ALI AHMAD SEMAN

NAIR RAMAN NAIR KRISHNAN SHAARI SENIOR LECTURER INSTITUT PENDIDIKAN GURU SENIOR LECTURER LECTURER SENIOR LECTURER KAMPUS PENDIDIKAN ISLAM ACADEMY OF LANGUAGE STUDIES ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEACHING CENTRE INSTITUTPENDIDIKAN GURU MINISTRY OF EDUCATION MALAYSIA UNIVERSITI TEKNOLOGI MARA MINISTRY OF EDUCATION MALAYSIA KAMPUS ILMU KHAS MINISTRY OF EDUCATION MALAYSIA

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CYNTHIA YOLANDA DOSS JAGANATHAN HEAD OF SCHOOL SCHOOL OF PRE-UNIVERSITY STUDIES ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR SENIOR LECTURER TAYLOR’S COLLEGE UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM MALAYSIA UNIVERSITI SAINS MALAYSIA

DIRECTOR OF JOURNALS DIRECTOR OF DIRECTOR OF SPECIAL DIRECTOR OF PUBLICATIONS PROJECTS TECHNOLOGY DR SUBARNA SIVAPALAN MS TAM LYE SUAN DR CHEAH SWI EE MS NURHEZRIN ANUAR

SENIOR LECTURER EDITORIAL MANAGER & BOOK PACKAGER PTE ACADEMIC MASTER TRAINER ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEACHER UNIVERSITI TEKNOLOGI PETRONAS MILLENNIA COMMS PEARSON (AUS) MINISTRY OF EDUCATION MALAYSIA PRINCIPAL, SRI KUALA LUMPUR INTERNATIONAL PRIMARY SCHOOL

10 COMMITTEE MEETING ATTENDANCE RECORD

7 12 17 12 16 1 19 23 22 Apr May Nov Jan Feb Mar May Jun Dec 18 18 18 19 19 19 19 19 19 Ganakumaran Subramaniam, Prof. Dr X X X X X X X X X

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Chandrakala Raman, Ms. O X X X O X X O O

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Zaira Abu Hassan Shaari, Dr X X X X X X O X X

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Life Ordinary Institutional Members Members Membership

809 106 2 2019

794 154 2 2018

740 233 2 2017

735 183 4 2016

727 215 6 2015

710 164 5 2014

697 177 5 2013

693 126 6 2012

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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.

26 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

27 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

28 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

29 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.

30 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.

31 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.

32 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

33 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.

34 28TH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE 2019

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, 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. 35 28TH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE 2019

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.

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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38 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 TH environment with fellow presenters and participants who are working in similar research areas. MELTA collaborates with 9 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 M 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 I 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 R 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 C 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. E L E FINANCIAL REPORT

40 FINANCIAL REPORT

MALAYSIAN ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEACHING ASSOCIATION INCOME AND EXPENDITURE FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2019

RM RM Membership Subscription: Ordinary membership 12,310.00 Instituitional membership 3,200.00 Life membership 6,900.00 22,410.00 Add Other income: Flight ticket reimbursement (From organizing committee members for Kuching) 4,050.00 Interest income from Fixed Deposits 8,560.86 MELTA 28th Conference in Kuching, Sarawak (Note 7) 421,955.39 MIRCELE 2019 Conference (Note 8) 13,920.00 448,486.25 Less Expenditure: Accountancy fee 4,100.00 Bank charges 214.00 Chapter launching expenses (Note 5) 3,824.90 Committee meeting expenses 69.85 Depreciation of property, plant and equipment (Note 1) 224.04 Electricity and water charges 1,136.10 Gift and donations (Note 6) 845.00 MELTA 28th Conference in Kuching, Sarawak (Note 7) 251,730.88 MIRCELE 2019 Conference (Note 8) 12,415.39 Postage and courier 1,135.49 Printing and stationeries 18,931.47 Quit rent and assessment 439.20 Refund for Conference registration 21,090.00 Rental of photocopier machine 356.00 Sewerage - Indah Water Konsortium 220.00 Staffing cost: Basic nett salary 19,500.00 Mileage and toll claim 841.28 Staff incentive 1,000.00 Elizabeth Farewell Party 525.00 21,866.28 Subscription fee - Google One 50.94 Subscription fee - SenangPay facility 600.00 Telephone and internet charges 2,057.60 48,385.18 Travelling and accommodations (Note 9) Upkeep of office 573.25 Upkeep of office equipment 415.00 4,743.64 Website design and maintenance 395,424.21 Total expenditure

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) 7,915.85 CIMB Bank TTDI Branch (Account no.: 80-0340845-7) 114,602.71 CIMB Bank Equine Park (Account no.: 80-0996971-8) - Chapter 985.00 CIMB Bank Equine Park (Account no.: 80-0996982-5) - Conference 15,825.00 CIMB Bank Equine Park (Account no.: 80-0996989-9) - General 1,385.00 Fixed deposits (Note 2) 258,801.27 Ordinary membership subscriptions renewal - 1 year 4,880.00 Ordinary membership subscriptions renewal - 3 years 4,070.00 Ordinary membership subscriptions renewal - 5 years 3,240.00 Other receivables (Note 4) 13,610.00 Sundry deposits (Note 3) 22,853.00 Total current assets 448,167.83

TOTAL ASSETS 629,543.79

FINANCED BY Accumulated funds as at 1 January 2019 554,024.40 Add: Surplus for the year 75,472.04 Total accumulated funds 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 Dr. Zaira Abu Hassan Shaari President Treasurer

……………………………………….. ……………………………….. Keith Thong Paramasvary Arumugam Auditor Auditor Date: 11th January 2020 FINANCIAL REPORT

MALAYSIAN ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEACHING ASSOCIATION NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS

1. Property, plant and equipment RM RM (a) Leasehold Building 180,000.00

(b) Printer - Canon laser jet 1,600.00 Less : Accumulated Depreciation 224.04 1,375.96 TOTAL PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT 181,375.96

2. Fixed Deposits

Account no. RM (a) 50003386210001 39,489.18 (b) 50003386210002 37,245.95 (c) 50003386210003 32,989.25 (d) 50003386210004 32,989.25 (e) 50003386210005 43,985.69 (f) 50003386210007 30,900.84 (g) 50003386210008 41,201.11 TOTAL FIXED DEPOSITS 258,801.27

3. Sundry Deposits

Details RM (a) Transfer of TNB & Water Deposit 2,583.00 (b) MPSJ Signboard Licence 90.00 (c) MPAJ-Business Registration 2014 deposit 180.00 (d) Equatorial Penang Hotel 20,000.00 TOTAL SUNDRY DEPOSITS 22,853.00

4. Other receivables

Details RM (a) CETA (balance from total RM8,000) 4,000.00 (b) Nottingham University Presenter (34 pax) 2,720.00 (c) Pearson - for booth rental 300.00 (d) Sarawak Convention Bureau(SCB) - Speakers 6,290.00 (e) UBSM - for booth rental 300.00 TOTAL OTHER RECEIVABLES 13,610.00 FINANCIAL REPORT

MALAYSIAN ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEACHING ASSOCIATION NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS

5. Chapter launching expenses

Details RM Chapter launching expenses incurred during the year are the costs of launching 3,824.90 chapters in various location. The location were in Terengganu, Malacca, Kota Kinabalu, and Tawau.

TOTAL CHAPTER LAUNCHING EXPENSES 3,824.90

8. Gift and donations

Details RM Gift and donations expenses incurred during the year are for condolences from 845.00 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 RM Travelling and accommodations expenses incurred during the year were for the 48,385.18 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 48,385.18 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 5,000.00 CETA 4,000.00 ELC International 3,500.00 Flight ticket reimbursement 5,000.00 GIG Technologies 1,000.00 Oxford Fajar 3,200.00 Pearson 1,000.00 Kerajaan Negeri Sarawak (SSG) 125,000.00 Sarawak Convention Bureau (SCB) 20,000.00 Sarawak Energy Board (SEB) 17,500.00 Yayasan Guru Tun Hussein Onn 140,000.00 325,200.00

Registration fee: Registration: Participation Online- Direct Transfer 42,758.41 Registration: Participation Online- Senang Pay 17,500.00 Registration: Participation On-Site (RM) 1,797.75 Registration: Participation On-Site (USD1200 =) 5,029.23 Registration: PBL Online 900.00 Registration: WWW Online 2,700.00 Registration: WWW On-site 480.00 71,165.39

Booth rental: Q-DEES 800.00 British Council 800.00 Direct English Malaysia (DEM) 800.00 Nottingham University 800.00 Pearson 800.00 Premier Path Agency 800.00 WCS 800.00 5,600.00

Advertisment: DEM- Inside full page 800.00 Erican Education 2,000.00 Nottingham University 2,000.00 Q-DEES- Inside front cover 3,000.00 7,800.00

Other income: MELT- A - HEART (Sales of T-shirts, etc.) 1,650.00 GALA Dinner (5 x RM50) 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 500.00 CHETS 500.00 CSTS 600.00 CTS 600.00 Hyacinth Gaudart Award 1,000.00 PBL 1,000.00 WWW 3,200.00 7,400.00

Event accommodations: Committee Dinner 1,936.90 Day 1 package 58,300.00 Day 2 package 73,608.00 Day 3 package 42,500.00 DYTM Nazatul Shima's Dinner 197.20 Performers' Dinner (36 x RM40 ) 1,440.00 Rooms 24,200.00 Rooms tax 260.00 WWW - Food for Children 686.40 203,128.50

Printing and stationeries: 2019 Annuals 5,000.00 Brochures (RM394.05 + RM488.70) 882.75 Certificates 75.00 Conference Non-woven Bags 500.00 Press Kit 100.80 Sarawak Claims (RM96 + RM30 + RM166 + RM193.79) 485.79 Secretariat Claims 1,964.00 WWW (RM479.00 + RM415.00 + RM353.85) 1,247.85 10,256.19

Refund registration fee for JPN Sarawak (34 pax): 2 x RM350.00 700.00 3 x RM410.00 1,230.00 29 x RM300.00 8,700.00 10,630.00

Souvenirs: Crystals Rantai 2,060.00 Manik Sarawak 396.00 Pottery (RM100.00 + RM500.30) 630.00 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 592.30 Airport Transfer Payment (Keynote & Plenary Speakers) 200.00 Bus Driver Allowance 200.00 Flight 14,887.68 Flight Rebooking (Datin Raja Mazuin & Prof. Steph) 699.36 Flight Rebooking (Dr Sharifah Al-Attas) 324.66 Freight Charges 318.19 Grab fare 8.00 17,230.19 TOTAL EXPENDITURE 251,730.88

28th Conference summary:

Total income 411,665.39 Less: Total expenditure (251,730.88) Surplus for the 28th Conference 159,934.51

Income to be received: CETA (balance from total RM8,000) 4,000.00 Sarawak Convention Bureau(SCB) - Speakers 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 4,050.00 Participation On-Site 550.00 Jabatan Pendidikan Negeri Selangor (JPNS) 6,000.00 10,600.00 Flight ticket reimbursement TOTAL INCOME 10,600.00

Expenditure RM RM Awards and prizes: Book Vouchers 440.00 Free One-Year Memberships 200.00 MELTA Conference Fee Waivers 1,800.00 Travel Grants 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 622.00 Programme Book 2,104.00 Stationeries and printer ink 484.79 3,210.79

Transportation: Travel Claims Penang-Taylors (Dr Paramaswari) 355.60 Travel Claims UPSI-Taylors (Dr Raja Shafinaz) 150.00 505.60

TOTAL EXPENDITURE 12,415.39

2019 MIRCELE Conference summary:

Total income 10,600.00 Less: Total expenditure (12,415.39) Deficit for the 2019 MIRCELE Conference as at 20/12/2019 (1,815.39)

Income to be received: Nottingham University Presenter (34 pax) 2,720.00 Pearson - for booth rental 300.00 UBSM - for booth rental 300.00 3,320.00

Grand surplus for the 2019 MIRCELE Conference 1,504.61

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