Malay Exam Paper 1: Geylang Serai

• The document is a Malay B Standard Level Paper 1 exam from November 2, 2010.
• It contains four texts for analysis.

Wajah Baharu Geylang Serai (Text A)

• The text discusses the new Geylang Serai market, which was reopened in July after more than three years of renovations.
• The new market is clean, organized, spacious, and well-ventilated, unlike the previous one, which was hot, smelly, dirty, and cramped.
• The market's design includes motifs that represent Malay architecture.
• The two-story market has goods stalls on the first floor, with separate sections for meat and fish to maintain cleanliness.
• The second floor houses food stalls and clothing shops.
• It has five traditional Malay roofs for better air circulation.
• A wide staircase resembling those in Malacca houses is present.
• Two elevators are available for those with mobility issues.
• Fire extinguishers and individual water outlets are installed at each food stall.
• The wall tiles are easy to clean, and the floor tiles are non-slip.
• The new building preserves beautiful Malay architectural design and meets the community's needs.

Dari Salina ke Langit Petang (Text B)

• The text reflects on the possible reasons why someone becomes a writer.
• The author often wonders what inspires the creation of books such as "Salina", "Sungai Mengalir Lesu", "Di Mana Bulan Selalu Retak", and "Langit Petang".
• The desire to tell stories or mirror life and guide society may influence the books.
• The author suggests their own desire to tell stories and guide society.
• A mother's storytelling fosters a passion and talent for writing.
• The author's mother would dramatically narrate stories like "Batu Belah Batu Bertangkup" to instill obedience.
• "Salina" and "Langit Petang" differ significantly from "Batu Belah Batu Bertangkup" despite featuring mothers and children.
• "Salina" portrays a mother's struggles to educate her child, while "Langit Petang" features a vengeful daughter named Zuraidah.

Kalah Bererti Gagal? (Text C)

• The text is about how winning and losing are perceived.
• People desire to compete, feel successful, and be appreciated, all of which are linked to their ability to succeed.
• Psychologists believe winning is associated with success, while losing is seen as failure, especially in sports.
• Many believe that winning is necessary because self-worth is tied to achievement.
• Successful people in sports can compete with opponents and be valued and feel like a failure if those metrics aren't met.
• Success reinforces the desire to compete and encourages striving for excellence, while failure causes self-blame and attributing it to a lack of ability.
• Repeated failure makes individuals avoid competition to avoid losing.
• Athletes who focus on success credit it to their abilities.
• Success strengthens conviction in the future as well.
• Failure is seen as a lack of effort, motivating them to work harder and using defeats as motivation to succeed.

Rumah Terbuka, Hatipun Dibuka (Text D)

• The text compares Deepavali, Hari Raya Aidilfitri, Christmas, and Chinese New Year.
• While these celebrations are different based on background and history, they share similarities in Southeast Asian culture.
• The Chinese serve satay during Chinese New Year, and Malays serve muruku during Hari Raya Aidilfitri
• A common practice is gathering with relatives at the eldest family member's home, showing mutual respect and affection.
• Chinese give angpau (money packets) to children, similar to Malays giving duit raya during Hari Raya Aidilfitri.
• Exchanging gifts is common during Christmas.
• These festivities open homes and hearts.
• Homeowners welcome guests and serve them respectfully.
• The more fortunate provide for those in need.
• This tradition encourages communities to not only open their homes but assists those less fortunate.
• This promotes lasting unity in society.