I’m a TFM 2015 fellow, currently teaching Form 1 to Form 4 students English at a public

school in Malaysia. Sadly, I discovered the students here seem to be highly

unmotivated to learn in English. One of the biggest reason being there is no conducive, safe and properly equipped classroom for them to learn and practice their language skills (as images attached). Broken whiteboards, broken tables &

chairs and missing doors...putting myself in their position, I will be equally unmotivated

to learn anything from the teachers.

My Initiative - Star Project  

To curate a  21st century learning environment for the school's students.

English Learning Space with expected monthly usage of 540 students.

English Learning Trip to Pulau Pinang with 40 students and 4 teachers.

There will be over 500 books being stored in the English Learning Space.

3 teachers will be working closely with 20 other English Student Ambassadors.

Cost Breakdown:

Internet for a year (RM 150/month) - RM1,800

Internet router - RM200

Basic English reading books for the students of the community (Ladybird Key

Words with Peter and Jane, comic books, story books) - RM800

Book shelves - RM400

Whiteboard (x 3) - RM600

Learning trip to the Penang Island (War Museum, Aquarium Penang, George

Town Heritage City) Subsidy for Accommodation - RM1,200

P.S. Check out for an online social media campaign that I am running for more information on the