Abstract:

Although there are many learning resources available for the general public to learn a sign language, the use of electronic tools is likely to gain in popularity. This is because with the rapid development in Information Technology, electronic learning packages have become effective tools for the general public in the learning process. This paper discusses the development of e-Sign Dictionary, an electronic sign language dictionary of the Malaysian Sign Language. It is a trilingual system with instructions in English, Malay and Chinese. It is not only suitable for the deaf community but also the general public. In this regard, the objective of this system is to close the communication gap between the deaf community and the general public, thus, fostering better understanding between them.