Bulan Bahasa

Bulan Bahasa 2024's Creative Identity

Bulan Bahasa (Malay Language Month) was first launched in 1988 by the Malay Language Council, Singapore, as an initiative to encourage the Malay community to embrace the Malay language in their daily lives. Users of the Malay language are heirs of the rich Malay language, and can ensure the continuity of the language through continuous usage.

Since 2011, Bulan Bahasa has become an annual event. The various activities of Bulan Bahasa have been created to promote and instil greater confidence in and mastery of the Malay language.

Click here to download the 2018 version of the Bulan Bahasa song, Bahasa Menjunjung Budaya. Click here to view the 2021 version, and here to download it.

Bulan Bahasa 2025 Programmes

This year, Bulan Bahasa will be taking place from 16 August to 12 October 2025! To programme partners who are interested to apply for MBMS Programme Proposal Funding Request, please submit this online form by 24 March 2025. Programme partners may also submit applications to one of the funding partners for Bulan Bahasa.

S/N	Organisation	Application Form	Deadline for submission
1	Malay Language Learning & Promotion Committee (MLLPC)	Supported Programme Fund	24 March 2025
2	Lee Kuan Yew Fund for Bilingualism (LKYFB)	LKYFB General Call for Proposals Application Form (Organisations) LKYFB General Call for Proposals Application Form (Individuals)	24 March 2025
3	National Translation Commitee (NTC)	CiTEG Application Submission Form	31 March 2025

More updates can be found on our social media page, @bulanbahasa on Instagram.

‘Cita. Citra. Cinta. Bahasa Kita.’

The Bulan Bahasa theme, 'Cita. Citra. Cinta. Bahasa Kita.', reflects the dynamism of the Malay language as we move towards a new era.

‘Cita’ encapsulates the aspiration of the community to maintain the relevance of the Malay language. ‘Citra’ underscores the diversity in the usage and adaptation of the language, as a window to knowledge and vehicle of communication. ‘Cinta’ emphasises the need to cultivate the love and appreciation for the Malay language.

Watch the Bulan Bahasa Launch programme on meWATCH here. The Bulan Bahasa Launch 2024 was televised on Mediacorp Suria on 7 Sep 2024 at 8.30pm. Revolving around the theme 'Cita. Citra. Cinta. Bahasa Kita', the launch highlighted the richness of the Malay language and culture with appearances by community partners, Rakan Bahasa (Friends of the Language) and Duta Bahasa (Language Ambassador), Dr Fadzil Hamzah.