A TFM fellow discovered that students at the public school in Malaysia where they teach are unmotivated to learn English due to poor classroom conditions. The classrooms lack proper equipment like functioning whiteboards, tables and chairs, and even doors. The fellow proposes a project called "Star Project" to create a 21st century English learning space in the school with over 500 books and 3 teachers, as well as funding an educational trip to Pulau Pinang for 40 students and 4 teachers to help motivate students to learn. The project will cost around RM5,000 for items like internet access, books, shelves, whiteboards, and subsidies for the educational trip.

1. 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