Kancil the mousedeer

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Jom bijak Bahasa! 🦌

The Malay app that feels like a game. Built for primary-school kids in Singapore, Malaysia & Brunei — guided by the clever mousedeer of Malay folklore.

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Why parents choose Kancil

Duolingo won't teach your child Malay. Kancil will.

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A real game, not flashcards

Word–picture matching, susun ayat, imbuhan drills, peribahasa cards and native-quality Malay audio — with streaks, coins and a mascot that celebrates every win.

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Learning earns screen time

Lessons earn coins; you decide what they're worth. Kancil never controls the device — it's a trust ledger between you and your child, behind your PIN.

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Built on the syllabus

130+ lessons across three skill levels. In Singapore, aligned to the MOE Bahasa Melayu 2024 syllabus up to the PSLE band; mapped to Tahun 1–6 for Malaysia & Brunei.

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Private by design

No ads. No account. No analytics. No tracking. Your child's progress never leaves the device — there's no server for it to go to.

The screen-time contract

The #1 parent–kid fight, turned into the reward loop.

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Your child learns

Five focused minutes of Bahasa Melayu earns coins for every question answered.

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You set the rate

"1 lesson = 10 minutes." You choose the exchange rate in the parent dashboard.

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You grant the time

Coins become minutes when you say so. Kancil only keeps the ledger — you stay in control.

One kopi a month

Free to start — the first lessons are free and forever-replayable. Kancil Premium unlocks every level with a 7-day free trial, then a simple monthly or yearly plan at local pricing. Malay tuition runs S$50–80 an hour; Kancil is a fraction of one lesson.