MELTA

📢 BIG NEWS: Deadline Extension! 📢

Your research deserves to be heard, and we’re giving you more time to make it happen! The deadline for the 34th MELTA International Conference has been officially extended to 20th May 2026.

🗓️ Important Details:
New Deadline: 20th May 2026
Submission Type: Abstract Only
Guidelines & Submission:(https://meltaconference.my.canva.site/melta-2026

Don't miss this opportunity to share your research and innovations with a global network of English language educators.

Whether you’re a seasoned academic or a first-time presenter, MELTA is your stage.

✨ Be Heard. Be Seen. Be Valued✨
Calling All Educators
The 34th MELTA International Conference on ELE 2026 is officially calling for presenters and participants!
This year, we dive deep into the heart of education with our theme:
"Shaping the Future of Learning: Leadership and ELT Practitioners in Action"
Take a leaf out of Anita Kalimuthu’s book—move beyond the four walls of your classroom and let your teaching practices be heard. Whether you’re an experienced leader or a practitioner on the ground, this is your platform to grow, lead, and be valued.
📅 Mark Your Calendars:
When: 12 - 13 September 2026
Where: Excelsior Hotel, Ipoh, Perak
🔗 Ready to take the step?
Get all the details on registration, abstract submissions, and program highlights here:
👉 https://meltaconference.my.canva.site/melta-2026
Registration is open now! See you in Ipoh! 🎓

📢 BIG NEWS: Deadline Extension! 📢

Your research deserves to be heard, and we’re giving you more time to make it happen! The deadline for the 34th MELTA International Conference has been officially extended to 20th May 2026.

🗓️ Important Details:
New Deadline: 20th May 2026
Submission Type: Abstract Only
Guidelines & Submission: https://meltaconference.my.canva.site/melta-2026

Don't miss this opportunity to share your research and innovations with a global network of English language educators.

Whether you’re a seasoned academic or a first-time presenter, MELTA is your stage.

Announcement from MELTA Special Projects Bureau

From 52 AI video submissions in the AI Communication Contest organised by SMK Batu Lintang and Pacific International Toastmasters Club - 13 entries have been shortlisted for the AI Video Communication Pitch & Interview.

Each finalist will present and answer questions in a 3–5 minute session.

📅 10 May 2026 (Sunday)
⏰ 9:00 PM – 10:30 PM (GMT+8)
💻 Via Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/92258092106?which pwd=ysbjdVLk69DWgic05QafHh97kRGnpU.1
🆔 Meeting ID: 922 5809 2106
🔐 Passcode: Pacific

Come support our creators and future communicators

See you tonight

🌍✨ MELTA IS PROUD TO COME ON BOARD! ✨
The Malaysian English Language Teaching Association is delighted to lend its support to this exciting initiative, bringing together students, teachers, and creators to communicate bold ideas through the power of AI. 💡🎬

We believe in growing the stage and with MELTA’s involvement, this competition reaches further, connects deeper, and means more.

🗓 Updated Submission Deadline:
9 May 2026 (Saturday) | 11:59pm GMT+8
🏆 Total prizes worth up to RM8,000
🎤 Top 13 finalists will be invited to a LIVE Zoom Pitch Session
📅 10 May 2026 (Sunday) | 9:00pm GMT+8
⏳ 3–5 minutes per contestant

📌 How to Participate:
✅ Follow these three pages:
• SMK Batu Lintang
• Pacific International Toastmasters Club
• MELTA
🎥 Create a 1-minute AI video
📩 Submit via Pacific International Toastmasters Club Facebook Messenger

One of our shared goals is international reach — we hope to connect participants from at least two more countries, opening doors for students to qualify for international co-curricular recognition and to build genuine global connections through creativity, communication, and AI. 🌏

Whether you are just beginning your AI journey or already pushing its boundaries — this is your stage.

Level up your AI storytelling. Speak to the world. 🚀

📱Introducing the MELTA 2026-2028 Office Bearers! ✨

We are proud to present the visionary team set to lead the Malaysian English Language Teaching Association into its next chapter. Under the leadership of our President, Prof. Dr R Sivabala Naidu, this committee brings together a wealth of expertise and a shared passion for advancing English language education.
Join us in welcoming our new leaders as they work toward empowering educators and students across the nation!

🌿 MELTA SIG: LitLive Webinar 1 🌿
📚 Using Poetry in the Malaysian Classroom

Join us for an insightful webinar exploring how poetry can be meaningfully and creatively integrated into the Malaysian classroom.

This session will discuss practical approaches, teaching strategies, and the role of poetry in encouraging language learning, critical thinking, creativity, and cultural engagement among students.

🎙️ Speaker:
Prof. Dr. Malachi Edwin Vethamani

🎤 Moderator:
Khayma Balakrishnan

📅 Date: Saturday, 13 June 2026

⏰ Time: 3.00 PM – 5.00 PM

💻 Platform: Google Meet

🔗 Meeting Link: https://meet.google.com/nos-ijpe-oir

We warmly welcome:
✨ ESL educators
✨ Pre-service teachers
✨ Literature enthusiasts
✨ University students
✨ Anyone passionate about poetry and education

See you there for an engaging afternoon of literature, language, and learning! 🌸

A celebration of language, love, and literary craft

MELTA congratulates our esteemed past president, Prof. Malachi Edwin Vethamani, on the launch of Cinta & Kehilangan: Puisi-Puisi Pilihan, a collection of his selected poems translated from English into Bahasa Malaysia by Regina Ibrahim, presented by Maya Press and PEN Malaysia.

Malachi’s English verse now lives and breathes in Bahasa Malaysia: a fitting tribute to a man who has championed the teaching and appreciation of English literature throughout his distinguished career.

🗓️ 16 May 2026 (Saturday) | 3–5pm
📍 Lit Books @ Czip Lee, Bangsar Village II, Kuala Lumpur

✅ Admission Free | All Are Welcome
Do join us in celebrating this milestone. 🌹

Please register at this link for catering purposes.

https://forms.gle/etRUnRtoHa5cfbfM8

Empowering educators, transforming futures.

MELTA is proud to collaborate in the Tech-Ready Teachers: Empowering Orang Asli Education programme—bringing together passionate educators and inspiring voices to support inclusive, future-ready learning.

With distinguished speakers from TARUMT, IIUM, and SMK Sg Isap Kuantan, this initiative reflects our shared commitment to equity, innovation, and meaningful impact in education.

📅 9 May 2026
📍 TARUMT Pahang Branch

Together, we move forward; one teacher, one community at a time.