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What main languages are spoken here?:

People mostly speak Bahasa Melayu (Malay) in school. However, depending on their background, many students speak Mandarin, Tamil (spoken in India and Sri Lanka), or Jahut (the language of the local Orang Asli tribe, who are like the Native Americans of Malaysia). Many students also learn English in school.

What type of money is used here?:

People use the Malaysian Ringgit (RM). One ringgit is worth about 25 cents. Four ringgit equal one U.S. dollar.

How much does a bottle of water cost?:

One bottle of water costs about 1 RM, or 0.25 USD.

What was the best meal this week?:

I ate satay chicken (grilled chicken on a stick, coated in spicy peanut sauce) with my students for dinner. It was delicious!

What music did I listen to this week?:

I listened to new American pop songs to stay current with American culture. I also listened to a lot of K-Pop (Korean pop music) with my students—mostly BTS, a famous boy band from South Korea. If you want to try listening to BTS, I recommend "Make It Right," an Ed Sheeran collaboration, or "Boy with Luv," a Halsey collaboration.

 

What activity was the most fun this week?:

I celebrated Hari Raya with my school!

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