ABOUT US
Looking to make new friends, have fun, and stay connected to your culture?
SMU Malay Language & Cultural Club (MLCC) is the perfect place for you! We're all about celebrating the beauty of Malay arts, language, and traditions while building a warm and welcoming community within and beyond SMU. From exciting events like Mat Gala and MLCC Orientation, to lepak sessions, there's always something happening at SMU MLCC.
Introducing our arts wing - SMU MLCC Rentak, the only Malay percussion ensemble at the tertiary level! Under the mentorship of Singapore's top Malay performing artists, you'll get to learn and play a variety of traditional instruments - all while having fun with fellow members. You might've seen us at World Drum Night, SMU Arts Fest, or even at our bi-annual production, Sidang Dendang 2024: Tiba Tiba.
Keen to see what Rentak is all about? Don't miss our Rentak Experience Day (RED) coming soon! Try out the instruments, feel the rhythm, and get a taste of the energy we bring - no pressure, just good vibes.
So kalau hati dah tergerak, jangan tunggu lama-lama ~ Come be part of the MLCC family where culture meets community and where memories are made ^0^.
KEY EVENTS
- Iftar Night - Our annual collaboration with SMU Muslim Society (SMUMS), where all SMU students, including exchange students, are wlecome to experience the spirit of Ramadam through a shared evening meal. Open to both Muslims and non-Muslims keen to learn and share the culture.
- MLCC Orientation
Kampung MLCC is our annual orientation open to all SMU students - not just freshies! Come meet the community, learn what we're all about, and enjoy a session of fun, bonding and culture. - Mat Gala - A long-awaited event to lepak, makan and enjoy each other's company. The theme changes every year -from Hollywood Stars to Tidur Tenang -but the vibes stay the same: good food, good fun and good people.
- Misteri Series - Every spooky season, we bring in experts to share eerie tales and run a haunted house that'll send chills down your spine. Dare to join?
- Rentak Production
Sidang Dendang - Biennially our performing arts wings, Rentak will put on a big production to showcase our skills and passion in Malay arts to the public.
REACH OUT TO US
GALLERY
OUR TRAINING
| Day | Mondays | Wednesdays |
| Time | 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm | |
| Venue | MDL | |
OUR ACCOMPLISHMENTS
- Chingay Parade 2020
Rentak; Performed in collaboration with Nadi Singapura & together with groups like RP Beats Encore, City Samba & Batidas Centro. - "Permata Budaya antara Nusantara" 2021
MLCC; Participated in cross-cultural exchange programme organized by UiTM Kolej Melati - SISTEM 2021
Persadamu; Produced MLCC's first ever Movie production and screening - Sidang Dendang: Pisah Hanya di Mata 2022
Rentak; Our second production that visited the revival of Malay Film Classics through the Pulse of Traditional Percussion - World Drum Night 2022 - Rentak; Performed in the biennnial event which celebrates diverse percussion styles around the globe.
- AKAR Simposium 2023 - Rentak; Performed in conjuction with Arts Learning Festival 2023
- Malay Heritage Centre AidilFEASTri Festival 2024 - Rentak; Performed a medley of songs for MHC's Festival including our signature piece 'Rentasku'
- NTU Rentak Budaya Rentak kickstarted the event dedicated to Malay Culture as the main opening act.
- Singa Drum Gaia Festival 2025 - 10th year Celebration of Singapore’s dedicated festival for percussionists.
- LBKM 60th Anniversary Charity Dinner - Rentak welcomed the Prime Minister, Lawrence Wong with a Kompang Arrangement.
- Sidang Dendang 2024: Tiba-Tiba - Rentak’s Biennial Production at Arts House, featuring original compositions.
- World Drum Night VI: Songs of Our Land - A Night dedicated to celebrating the Percussionists across Singapore, with a focus on our national identity.
OUR PEOPLE IN ACTION
HOW TO JOIN THE CLUB?
Join any of our events and you’re automatically part of the MLCC family!
"I met so many amazing people whom I now consider friends all thanks to Persadamu! It is one of my highlights in SMU. 10/10 would do it again!!!"
- Muhammd Falliq, School of Business Year 4, Member (Persadamu)
"Prior to joining Rentak, I had 0 knowledge of music and yet I was never shunned. Forgetting the beats to a song is normal, but I’ve never forgotten how welcomed they made me feel."
- Mohamad Rahmat Hidayat, School of Computing and Information Systems Year 2, Member (Rentak)
FAQ
If you're a Malay and/or Muslim undergraduate at SMU, you're already part of MLCC - no extra steps needed.
To officially join our performing arts wing, rentak, you'll need to sign up separetely. Just keep a lookout on our socials for registration details!
As stated in the Training section, Rentak has practice sessions twice a week. If we have special events coming up, the number of sessions might increase!
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