MORAL VALUES IN MALAY FOLKLORE: PERSPECTIVES OF LEARNERS

Abstract

Malay folklore is one of the oral literature works created by the ancient Malay community, disseminated through oral tradition and collectively owned by the Malay community. Malay folklore typically portrays various moral values. This study aims to identify and analyze the moral values depicted in Malay folklore from the perspectives of university students in Kahoot. Forty undergraduate students from University Malaysia Kelantan were randomly selected as participants. The study employed a questionnaire survey method, where students responded to a set of questionnaires regarding their perspectives on moral values learned from Malay folklore. Data analysis was conducted using a qualitative approach, incorporating library research, fieldwork, and questionnaire analysis. The study outlines the Malay Methodology Theory, particularly employing a deductive approach called Premonition study. The findings revealed that the moral values depicted in Malay folklore have contributed to shaping the students' personalities positively. It was found that these moral values encourage students to enhance their personalities for the better.