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 2024 Programmes

This year, Bulan Bahasa will be taking place from 17 August to 13 October 2024! A myriad of activities for you and your family await you throughout these months! Click here to download the Bulan Bahasa 2024's Calendar of Events which will continuously be updated within the Bulan Bahasa period. 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 2023 was televised on Mediacorp Suria on 2 Sep 2023 at 8.30pm. Revolving around the theme 'Cita. Citra. Cinta. Bahasa Kita', the launch will highlight the richness of the Malay language and culture with appearances by community partners, Rakan Bahasa (Friends of the Language) and Duta Bahasa (Language Ambassadors),Ustaz Nuzhan Halim, Afi Hanafi, Nursha Ismail and Syafiqah 'Adha.