Every Monday morning begins with a formal school assembly ( perhimpunan ). Students stand in rows by class to: Sing the national anthem ( Negaraku ). Sing the state anthem and the school song. Recite the Rukun Negara (the national principles).

Scouts, St. John Ambulance, Red Crescent Society, or Kadet Remaja Sekolah.

Options include the Scouts ( Pengakap ), St. John Ambulance, Red Crescent Society ( Bulan Sabit Merah ), Kadet Remaja Sekolah, or the Girl Guides. Students wear specialized uniforms on designated days and learn survival skills, first aid, and marching drills.

Use Mandarin or Tamil, respectively.

School life in Malaysia is disciplined, community-oriented, and highly routined.