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i-METAC is an interactive infographic containing basic speech phrases in multiple languages: Malay, English, Tamil, Arabic, and Chinese, integrating multimedia and interactive elements. Malaysia, as a multi-ethnic country, is rich in language diversity but lacks a platform that consolidates basic speech essentials in these five key languages. The shortage of basic speech learning materials makes it difficult for individuals, including students, the general public, and foreign tourists, to communicate effectively in multiple languages. To address this issue, i-METAC was developed as a user-friendly, flexible, and interactive self-learning medium. Its main features include compiled multilingual basic speech such as greetings, thank you phrases, and inquiries, presented interactively as infographics incorporating multimedia elements like text, graphics, animation, and audio. Users can select phrases and languages to learn, listen to accurate pronunciation audio, and practice independently. To test proficiency, reinforcement activities are included. i-METAC is capable of being commercialized either as a website or an app. This approach not only simplifies multilingual language learning in one platform but also has the potential to enhance communication skills, foster unity in a multicultural society, and introduce Malaysian culture to tourists worldwide. i-METAC supports technology-based learning and acts as a catalyst for social harmony and language inclusivity in the digital era.

Keywords: interactive infographics, basic speech, multimedia elements, interactive