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St. Joseph's Institution Junior and Yusof Ishak Secondary School Named Katapella 2026 Champions

Published on: 21 Aug 2026

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  St. Joseph's Institution Junior and Yusof Ishak Secondary School have emerged as the champions of Katapella 2026, Singapore's national Malay choral recitation competition, in the primary school and secondary school categories respectively. Each winning team received trophies and book vouchers.

2. Jointly organised by the Malay Language Learning and Promotion Committee (MLLPC) and Mediacorp, Katapella aims to foster in students a deeper appreciation for the Malay language and culture beyond the classroom.

3. The results for the competition are as follows:

Primary School Category Secondary School Category

Champion:
St. Joseph’s Institution Junior

First Runner-up:
Seng Kang Primary School

Second Runner-up:
Punggol View Primary School

Champion:
Yusof Ishak Secondary School

First Runner-up:
Ang Mo Kio Secondary School

Second Runner-up:
Yuhua Secondary School
Consolation Prizes:
  • Xishan Primary School
  • Xingnan Primary School
  • Radin Mas Primary School
 Consolation Prizes:
  • Greendale Secondary School
  • Yio Chu Kang Secondary School
  • Changkat Changi Secondary School

4. A total of 50 primary and secondary schools participated in the competition, with 12 schools – six from each category – advancing to the finals. Please see the Annex for the list of finalists. Through group performances, students showcased their linguistic talents and creative expression in the Malay language. The competition finals aired on Mediacorp Suria and MeWatch on 14 and 21 August 2026.

5. For more information on MLLPC's activities, please visit https://mllpc.moe.gov.sg.

About the Malay Language Learning and Promotion Committee

The Malay Language Learning and Promotion Committee (MLLPC) was established in February 2006 by the Ministry of Education to bring together schools, community leaders, Malay organisations, the media and professional bodies to foster the learning of Malay language, literature and culture beyond the classroom. Currently chaired by Dr Syed Harun Alhabsyi, Senior Parliamentary Secretary at the Ministry of Education and Ministry of National Development, the MLLPC actively organises engaging and interactive activities that inspire students and nurture a lasting appreciation for Malay language and culture. For more information, please visit mllpc.moe.gov.sg.