Syllables first
Year 1–2 start with sounds and syllables, including the ones SJKC pupils find hardest: ng, ny, the two e’s and final letters.
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Learn Bahasa Melayu while exploring Malaysia
10 minutes of Malay practice a day, built on language-learning research. Cikgu Fatimah reads every question aloud, explains when your child gets it wrong, and asks again tomorrow until it sticks.
No sign-up needed to try. Sign up to save your child's progress across phones.
6school years
(Year 1–6)
(Year 1–6)
9,000+recordings of
Cikgu’s voice
Cikgu’s voice
27skill badges
to collect
to collect
20–30 mindaily limit
that you set
that you set
Play your way to mastery
It feels like a game. Underneath, every part is designed around how children actually learn a language.
Cikgu explains, you try again
When a child gets it wrong, Cikgu explains why in Mandarin and gives a similar question. The mistake comes back tomorrow.
Story detective
Year 3 and up: find the proof sentence, put events in order and answer thinking (KBAT) questions like the UASA.
Badges & the Boss
Every skill has a 🥉🥈🥇 badge. The biggest rewards are for getting better, not for playing longer.
Say it like Cikgu
Listen, record yourself, compare. Recordings stay on your child’s phone.
Map & friends
Travel from the village to Mount Kinabalu, grow a pet and climb with friends. No chat.
How Cikgu Fatimah teaches
1
Treasure HuntA short check so Cikgu knows your child’s real level.
2
10-minute practiceMixed questions at the right level: look, listen, read, arrange, type.
3
Wrong? Cikgu explainsAn explanation straight away, then a similar question.
4
Review tomorrowMistakes and words come back on planned days.
5
Gold badgeWhen a skill is mastered, your child can see their own progress.
Safe for children
Made for parents who want their kids learning, not hooked on screens.
- ⏰ Daily time limit. You set the minutes for each child. Daily practice always stays open; games take a rest.
- 🚫 No ads, no purchases. Coins are only earned by answering, not by guessing.
- 🔒 Your family's data only. Only your account can see your child's progress. A PIN for each child.
- 💬 No chat. Friends are connected by parents only and can only send sticker cheers.
- 🗑️ Full control. Turn friends off or delete your account at any time.
- 📄 Privacy notice
Don't speak Malay yourself?
No problem. Cikgu Fatimah reads every question aloud, the 💡 hints are in Mandarin, and the parent reports are in English. Your child can practise on their own.
Why Cikgu Fatimah? Built by a mum in Melaka so her kids could learn Malay while they play, instead of only playing Roblox. Now free for every family.
Frequently asked questions
Is Cikgu Fatimah free?
Yes. Cikgu Fatimah is completely free: no ads, no subscription and no in-app purchases.
Which school years is it for?
Year 1 to Year 6 of primary school, following the KSSR (Semakan) Bahasa Melayu SJK syllabus. It is built for SJKC pupils and also suits SK pupils.
How long should my child play each day?
Daily practice takes about 10 minutes. Parents can set a daily time limit; the recommendation is 20 minutes for Year 1–2 and 30 minutes for Year 3 and up.
I don’t speak Malay. Can my child still use it?
Yes. Cikgu Fatimah reads every question aloud, hints are in Mandarin, and the parent pages are in English and 中文.
Do I need to download an app?
No. Open cikgufatimah.com in the browser on a phone, tablet or computer. You can add it to your home screen.
Is it safe for children?
Yes. Only parents sign up, there is no chat and no ads, and each family’s data can only be seen by that family.
A note for parents
Cikgu Fatimah is a fun practice site. It does not replace homework, teachers or tuition, and it does not guarantee mastery of Bahasa Melayu. It uses language-learning research and game design to give your child more everyday exposure to Malay.
Try it with your child tonight
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