Producing an internationally recognised English qualification (NST.

March
18, 2018)

THE Malaysian University English Test (MUET) is a step closer to becoming an

internationally-accepted English qualification for university entry, following
the recognition of being aligned with the Common European Framework
Reference (CEFR) by the Cambridge English Language Assessment (CELA), a
department of the University of Cambridge in the United Kingdom.

Education Minister Datuk Seri Mahdzir Khalid said with the alignment with
CEFR, the Malaysian Examinations Council (MEC) could push MUET into the
international market as a product in the likes of TOEFL (Test of English as a
Foreign Language) and IELTS (International English Language Testing System).
Clear comparison between MUET, IELTS and TOEFL

IELTS, TOEFL and MUET are examinations which measure the

ability to use and understand English in colleges or university
campuses. These tests evaluate how well you can combine your
listening, reading, writing and speaking skills.
IELTS and TOEFL are usually meant for foreign universities entry
requirements while MUET is created for Malaysia public
universities enrolment needs. IELTS and TOEFL are also among the
most popular English language tests aimed at pre-university
students planning to make the step to higher education.
• A test to measure English language proficiency
for students who intend to pursue tertiary studies
at universities in Malaysia
• For staff of organisations
• No prerequisite requirement
• Offered 3 times a year - March, July, November
• Test fee RM100 (purchase MEC pin no from BSN)
• MUET results valid for 5 years
• Replacement for result certificate (RM40.00)
• 240 hours of teaching time (3 school terms)
• 8 periods per week
• Comprises 4 components : Listening, Speaking,
Reading, Writing
Paper Code Paper Duration Weighting
800/1 Listening 30 minutes 15%
800/2 Speaking 30 minutes 15%
800/3 Reading 90 minutes 40%
800/4 Writing 90 minutes 30%
Aggregated Band User
Score
260 – 300 6 Highly proficient user
220 – 259 5 Proficient user
180 – 219 4 Satisfactory user
140 – 179 3 Modest user
100 – 139 2 Limited user
Below 100 1 Very limited user
 New format
Duration 90 minutes
Weightage 40%
Maximum score 120
Number of texts 6 texts
No of questions 45
Question types MCQs based on the passages; at
least one with graphics, T/F/NS
Genres/ topics Articles from journals,
newspapers, magazines, etc
 New format
Duration 30 minutes
Weightage 15%
Maximum score 45
Number of texts 5 texts
No of questions 20
Question types Information transfer, short -
answer questions, MCQs
Genres/ topics Lecture, briefing, talk,
announcement, etc
 New format
Duration 30 minutes
Weightage 15%
Maximum score 45
Number of 2 tasks : individual and group
texts/tasks
No of questions
Question types
Genres/ topics Contemporary issues
SPEAKING TASK
Task A
Situation : There is a large piece of land in your neighbourhood.
Give suggestions to develop it.
Candidate A : a mini zoo
Candidate B : a recreational park
Candidate C : a children’s playground
Candidate D : a fruit and vegetable farm

Task B : Discuss which of the following is the most beneficial

development in your neighbourhood.
 New format
Duration 90 minutes
Weightage 30%
Maximum score 90
Number of texts
No of questions 2
Question types Report writing (150 – 200
words); extended writing (350
words)
Genres/ topics Contemporary issues
Question 2 (MUET March 2017)
“Respect for the elders is lacking among youngsters
today”. Do you agree with the statement? Justify your
stand by giving relevant examples. You should write at
least 350 words.
ANALISIS PENCAPAIAN UJIAN MUET (2013 – 2018)
TAHUN SESI BIL CALON Band 1 Band 2 Band 3 Band 4 Band 5 Band 6
2013 Julai 39 6 28 5
Julai 43 2 30 8 3
2014
November 5 1 2 2
Mac 39 2 15 18 4
2015
November 3 3
Mac 46 1 21 18 5
2016
November 1 2
2017 Mac 39 1 14 19 4
2018 Mac 38 1 24 12 1
 MUET SESI MAC 2018
Skor Diperolehi
Bil Calon Listening Speaking Reading Writing Skor Agregat Band
Pencapaian
1 A 25 28 72 60 185 4
2 B 25 23 69 50 167 3
3 C 25 20 69 53 167 3
4 D 27 23 59 51 160 3
5 E 23 25 59 47 154 3
6 F 18 29 59 47 153 3
7 G 20 26 56 50 152 3
8 H 25 26 56 45 152 3
9 I 18 24 53 54 149 3
10 J 18 23 59 49 149 3
11 K 18 23 59 47 147 3
12 L 14 23 64 39 140 3
13 M 23 23 45 51 142 3
14 N 25 28 43 43 139 2
15 O 23 24 43 48 138 2
16 P 18 24 48 48 138 2
ANALISIS PENCAPAIAN MUET 2013 - 2017
BIL.
BAND B1 B2 B3 B4 B5 B6
CALON
BIL 6 28 5 40 (1 x
2013
% 15.4 71.8 12.8 hadir)
BIL 2 30 8 3
2014 43
% 4.7 69.8 18.6 6.9
BIL 2 15 18 4
2015 39
% 5.1 38.5 46.2 10.3
BIL 1 21 18 5 46 (1 x
2016
% 2.2 46.7 40.0 11.1 hadir)
BIL 1 14 19 4 39 (1 x
2017
% 2.6 36.8 50.0 10.5 hadir)
2018 BIL 1 24 12 1
 PELAJAR YANG MEMPEROLEHI BAND 4

TAHUN SESI NAMA PELAJAR

1. NUR INA BT UJANG

2 .ZULHILMI BIN IDRIS

JULAI

3. NOR SAHIRA BT SUHAD

2014

1. NUR INA BT UJANG

NOVEMBER
2. ZULHILMI BIN IDRIS

1. MUHAMAD AIDIL FIRDAUS B ABDULLAH SANI

2. MUHAMMAD FAIZ B KAMARUDIN

2015 MAC
3. NUR AMALINA BT HAMDAN

4. KAMAL ZIKRIE B KAMAROLBAHRIN

1. FAKHRUL NAIM BIN MD LIAS

2. MOHD KHUZAIMI BIN ZAPIEE

3. LAILATUL ADILA BT MOHAMAD JAMLOS

2016 MAC

4. MOHAMMAD MUZAFFAR BIN JOKO TOWO

5. NOORATHIRAH BT ADNAN

2017 MAC

RAFIQ ZAKWAN BIN MALEK RIDHWAN

2018 MAC