My Malay fables / Dea Nabilla Muhamad Hatta and Dr Kuldip Kaur Maktiar Singh

Folktales are stories that have been passed down from generation to generation by our forefathers. In the absence of digital books, it is possible the content of the stories may have changed over time as they were passed down orally. However, with the advancement of modern technology and the empowerment of Western culture, it is believed that Malay folktales are being forgotten. As a result, “My Malay Fables” was created which will be available in an e-book format. It consists of three Malay folktales and it features illustrations. The study aims to expose the public to Malay folktales especially lesser-known stories in the hopes that it will attract them to read them digitally. The result of the survey shows the respondents’ familiarity with Malay folklore in general, although they agreed that these folktales are slowly losing their popularity. The implication of this innovation is that folktales can be used in the teaching and learning of the English language as Malaysians and non-Malaysians can be familiarised with Malay folktales. In short, Malay folktales can be preserved for future generations using modern technology.