domestic workers in Singapore. (Reference: Arumainathan 1973, Vol 1:254; Pang, 1984, Appendix m; Sunday Times, 28 June 1992) Culture The majority of Malays in Singapore generally share a similar culture with those in Peninsular Malaysia. Many aspects of Singaporean Malay culture includes: Cuisine There is several major local Malay foods that was famous among the community. It includes: Sup Tulang Merah Mee Rebus Bihun Singapura Epok-Epok (Curry Puff) At the same time, there is also several major non-Malay cuisines that is predominantly popular among the Malay/Muslim community as it is not only delicious, but also certified as Halal. Most of the cuisines are predominantly refers to Middle Eastern (Arab) cuisine, (southern) Indian cuisine, south Korean cuisine etc. Nasi Arab (Mandi Rice) Rojak India Thosai Vadai Kimchi Bulgogi Kek Lapis (Layer Cake) Mee kolok (beef and/or chicken only) Dialects and languages Malay language is the national language of Singapore and one of its official languages. It is written in a Roman script known as Rumi. It is the home language of 13% of the Singaporean population. Malay is also the ceremonial national language and used in the national anthem of Singapore, in citations for Singapore orders and decorations and military foot drill commands, mottos of several organisations, and is the variety taught in Singapore's language education system. Linguistically, most Malays in Singapore speak the Johore-Riau dialect of Malay that is similar to that spoken in the southern part of west Malaysian peninsular and the Riau islands of Indonesia. Some of the older generation who migrated here or whose parents were immigrants can speak Javanese. Other ethnoliguistic languages that was exist among Singaporean Malays includes Javanese, Bawean, Buginese, Banjarese, Minangkabau and Batak. Almost all older generation are familiar with these languages. However, most of the Malays here especially the younger generation do not speak that kind of languages of their ancestors from Indonesia. Prior to independence, Singapore was a centre for Malay literature and Malay culture. However, after independence, this cultural role declined. Singapore is an observer to the Language Council for Brunei Darussalam-Indonesia-Malaysia which works to standardise Malay spelling, however it has not applied to be a member. It nonetheless applies standardisations agreed to in this forum, and follows the Malaysian standard when there are disagreements. Standards within the country are set by the Malay Language Council of Singapore. There are some differences between the official standard and colloquial usage. While