Starlight Literacy (MTL) Programme

Discover how MK's Starlight Literacy (MTL) Programme builds early Mother Tongue skills through songs, games, and cultural activities in Chinese, Malay, and Tamil.

Last updated 8 August 2026

The Starlight Literacy (MTL) Programme is a core component of MK’s curriculum. It is designed to build strong foundations in the Mother Tongue Languages (Chinese, Malay, and Tamil) through engaging and culturally relevant activities such as Big Books, songs, games, and interactive learning experiences.

Teacher in yellow smiles with four children in blue uniforms gathered around a table with paper and paint.

The programme strengthens listening, speaking, and early literacy skills, fostering bilingualism and cultural appreciation while supporting a smooth transition to primary school.

Starlight Literacy (CL)

Six young children in blue uniforms hold up cards with Chinese number characters in a bright classroom.

Starlight Literacy (CL)

Starlight Literacy (TL)

Two young boys in blue shirts sit on a classroom floor working with Tamil language cards and small bowls.

Starlight Literacy (TL)

Starlight Literacy (ML)

Three young children in blue school uniforms sit at a table reading colorful picture books in a classroom.

Starlight Literacy (ML)