ABSTRACT
However, the teaching of the English language to the indigenous children has always been a huge challenge for the teachers. Nevertheless, it is known to be crucial as not to disadvantage the children in rural areas. As the English language has the status as the official second language in Malaysia, immense emphasis has been placed on the English language to ensure that Malaysian citizens are well versed with the global language. The Malaysian Ministry of Education hopes to assist the minority communities such as the indigenous children to also strive in learning the English language so that they are equally competitive with other ethnic groups and not left far behind from the world’s current advancement.
