Ignite the creativity in every student.
MCKK decided to put our vision in this program in line with Apple’s learning vision because we believe that as a school that fully adapts Apple technology for learning, we are heading towards the same goal.
AR in STEM Ideation
In MCKK, innovation & research practices are applied in STEM education. Students are exploring ideation, design thinking, problem solving, critical thinking and innovative mindset. As Augmented Reality (AR) is a mainstream in the world now, MCKK empowers the students to fully utilised the use of iPad thus making the learning to go deeper and more meaningful.
Explore Digital Note-taking
With the use of digital visual-note taking, students produce interesting and effective visual brief notes. Visual note-taking using iPad is improving the learning culture making students to better understand a concept in depth.
Students’ content are collected in one repository where they can upload those at any time – to be shared with other fellow students.
‘Jejak Bakat’ Talent Database
It is very important to track the talents of students so that their potential is unearthed. MCKK developed a dashboard for the Road to ADS 2022 project for student talent management. The ‘Jejak Bakat’ dashboard is a localized database that is constantly updated for records of talented students in Apple technology. Later if there are teachers, student leaders or anyone who needs students for specific purposes such as support services, competitions or student development workshops, they can get information from this dashboard system to get information such as skill set, name, class, identity card number, and contact relationship here.
‘Jejak Bakat’ Talent Database
It is very important to track the talents of students so that their potential is unearthed. MCKK developed a dashboard for the Road to ADS 2022 project for student talent management. The ‘Jejak Bakat’ dashboard is a localized database that is constantly updated for records of talented students in Apple technology. Later if there are teachers, student leaders or anyone who needs students for specific purposes such as support services, competitions or student development workshops, they can get information from this dashboard system to get information such as skill set, name, class, identity card number, and contact relationship here.
More Learning Programmes: STEM AR | ‘Everyone Can Code’ in Learning | Visual Note-taking using iPad | GarageBand Mini Orchestra | Koleq Podcast with GarageBand | MCKK Apple Tech Leader | MCKK Apple Tech Leader | MCKK Repository | Showcase | Best Content Awards
Teacher PD Projects: Teachers’ Report Card | Action Research on Learning with iPad | MCKK Apple Teacher | School Innovation @ MCKK
Develop the best facilities for students
Highlights
Malaysia Hari Ini 2025: Khalis Project Showcase
The Malay College Kuala Kangsar (MCKK) was featured on TV3’s Malaysia Hari Ini programme to showcase the Khalis Project. The segment highlighted the origins of the idea behind this project, the formation of the dedicated team, and the core mission driving the project.
Tech Leaders Camp 2025
Tech leader camp
Challenge-Based Learning (CBL) Workshop 2024
This STEM-themed workshop focuses on creativity and innovation in drone technology, with a strong emphasis on both drone design and operation. The workshop leverages Apple’s Reality Composer app on iPads, providing students with an immersive augmented reality (AR) experience that enhances their understanding of drone technology. A total of 120 MCKK Form 1 students participated in this workshop and have developed valuable technical skills while improving their critical thinking abilities.
Trust School Programme (Digital Learning) 2024
Twenty student tech leaders are being mentored regularly for digital volunteer programs planned throughout 2024-2025. The 40 MCKK student volunteers are involved in long-term initiatives, receiving continuous support. Students have shown notable progress in leadership and confidence, effectively guiding their peers while gaining valuable skills for the future.
KHALIS Project: Development of Digital Animation Storytelling 2024
This workshop is fully managed by students in terms of program handling, module development, and sourcing funds with the assistance of several teacher advisors. Five Form 2 students, under the supervision of senior students, collaborate and provide guidance to 30 students from SK Sultan Idris II. It is a voluntary work and was also reported in BERNAMA news and interviewed by TV3. The team won 3 Gold Awards and 2 Silver Awards at the international animation competition WDSTAC 2024.
2023 Showcase Day
On December 14, MCKK Tech Leaders organized a Showcase Day as part of the ADS program to celebrate student creativity. The program is completely managed by the students with the guidance of the teachers. The program was also attended by 4 invited schools featuring 6 workshop sessions, 2 sharing sessions and 24 competitions.
Program MCKK Sejahtera Literasi 2023
Students from SK Pos Perwor were taught English literacy through engaging animation-based lessons, in a collaborative effort with boys from The Malay College Kuala Kangsar (MCKK). This meaningful partnership not only fostered language development but also encouraged creativity and teamwork. As a culmination of their learning journey, the students confidently showcased their outcomes through a presentation at the closing ceremony, demonstrating both their progress and enthusiasm for English.
STF 2023
ADS Leadership Academy 2023 @ Florida, USA
The Apple Distinguished School (ADS) coordinator from the newly recognised school was invited to participate in a prestigious event in the United States—the ADS Leadership Academy. This programme is designed to equip coordinators with the skills and knowledge needed to manage and strengthen the technology-driven learning ecosystem in an ADS environment.
MCKK named Apple Distinguished School
Kuala Kangsar, Perak — Oct 03, 2022 — The Malay College Kuala Kangsar (MCKK) is pleased to announce that it has been recognized as an Apple Distinguished School for 2022–2025 for its creativity and innovation programmes with Apple technology.
English teacher, Mr. Qassim is recognized as an Apple Learning Leader
In the middle of 2022, Mr. Qassim participated in an online Apple Learning Institute programme conducted by Apple. After 20 hours of training, Mr Qassim has passed all program requirements and has been recognized as an Apple Learning Leader. He is the first MCKK teacher with that recognition.
The Malaysian Finance Minister launched the MCKK Creativity & Innovation Programmes with Apple Technology
On 12 August 2022, the Malaysian Finance Minister YB Senator Tengku Zafrul launched MCKK Creativity & Innovation Programmes with Apple Technology at MCKK. In this this event, YB Senator followed several demonstrations from students related to their projects.
MCKK presenting at 2022 Apple’s APL Worldwide Summit
MCKK had presented the journey and preparation for getting the Apple Distinguished School recognition during the Apple Worldwide APL Summit 2022 program under the title ‘MCKK: Road to ADS’. In this 40-minute session, MCKK shared the journey and preparation of MCKK for the mission to become one of the best schools in the world in the use of digital technology through various cultural programs since 2016. The presentation was done by Mr Mohd Razif, Apple Distinguished Educator.
Students' Digital Product Showcase
The Gold Award winner of Projek Khalis 2024 is Wan Muhammad bin Wan Mohamad Noh.
The Gold Award winner of Projek Khalis 2024 is Adam Imran bin Mohd Isman.
The Gold Award winner of Projek Khalis 2024 is Amir Rayyan bin Muhammad Shaifuddin.
The Gold Award winner of Projek Khalis 2024 is Anas Rayyan bin Muhammad Shaifuddin,
Muhammad Luthfi Adib uses the Keynote app to produce poster and banner for MCKK Creativity & Innovation programmes with Apple technology. Let’s see how he produced this work.
Arief Daniel bin Azhari, Muhammad Qawiem Athif bin Yuzaidi, Mohamad Isma Haidar bin Mohd Anuzi, Wan Alef bin Wan Affendy collaborated to produce this short film as a peace campaign for schools. Video edited using Keynote and iMovie apps.
By using the Keynote app, this MCKK Learning Fest winner produced animated content about plant germination methods to share with his friends. He took 7 hours to produce this work using an iPad and Apple Pencil.
Muhammad Muhaimin, Ariff Ziqri and Irfan Darwisy produced a video telling about the importance of financial management in life. They use animation techniques, edited using Keynote, iMovie and Capcut apps.
Along with the process of digitization in the 21st century, digital painting skills are an important skill. The digital world offers many advantages in this area. Let’s watch a digital painting demonstration by Naufal, Faid and Naseem.
Activities
Showcase (Youtube Live Streaming)
Competition (MCKK Noticeboard for more info)
Posters and broadcast materials of the Showcase Day program were edited using the Keyone app on the iPad by Lutfi Adib.
MCKK Talent Showcase Day 2022
MCKK Creativity & Innovation Showcase Day is an annual program that showcases students’ talents in the field of creativity and digital innovation. In this program, various activities are carried out, including live streaming sessions, demonstrations and competitions. Look forward to the excitement of the in i program which will be organized on 12 August 2022. MCKK Creativity and Innovation Programmes with Apple Technology officiated by the YB Senator Tengku Zafrul, Malaysian Minister of Finance.
“Creativity is just conecting things. When you ask creative people how they did something, they feel a little guilty because they didn’t really do it, they just saw something”. ―