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Assessing the Impact of Malay Language Class for Yemeni Women Refugee: A Case Study from Project Zahrah

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  • Siti Nur'asyiqin Ismael

    (Azman Hashim International Business Schools, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia)

  • Haliyana Khalid

    (Azman Hashim International Business Schools, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia)

  • Sathiswaran Uthamaputhran

    (Azman Hashim International Business Schools, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia)

Abstract

Language acquisition is a crucial factor in facilitating the integration and empowerment of refugee communities. In Malaysia, where Bahasa Melayu serves as the national language, proficiency is essential for social participation, access to education, and livelihood opportunities. This study evaluates the significance of a Malay Language Program designed for Yemeni Women Refugee (YWR), focusing on learners’ feedback and the program’s role in promoting integration. A mixed-methods approach was adopted, combining quantitative surveys with qualitative interviews and focus group discussions. Findings from 28 participants indicate that the program enhanced learners’ confidence in daily communication, improved their ability to engage with local communities, and fostered a stronger sense of belonging. Qualitative data further revealed that language learning contributed to personal empowerment, build up their confidence and create opportunities for broader civic engagement. The study highlights the impact of Malay Language Class to YWR and underscores the need for inclusive, community-based language initiatives in refugee education policy and practice.

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  • Siti Nur'asyiqin Ismael & Haliyana Khalid & Sathiswaran Uthamaputhran, 2025. "Assessing the Impact of Malay Language Class for Yemeni Women Refugee: A Case Study from Project Zahrah," International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS), vol. 9(3s), pages 7523-7530, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:bcp:journl:v:9:y:2025:issue-3s:p:7523-7530
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    1. Mohammad Hammoud, 2025. "Pathways to Integration and Language Acquisition: A Comparative Analysis of Refugee Children’s Social Integration and Foreign Language Difficulty in Lebanon and Australia," Journal of International Migration and Integration, Springer, vol. 26(2), pages 791-811, June.
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