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How to talk to kids about: Voting and the Elections
[This article was first published on 26th October 2022, and has been updated as at 10th August 2023.] Malaysia’s 15th general election (GE15) may be over – but the upcoming state elections in...
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makchic Interviews: “Love Knows No Colour” with Carey Ng and Roen Cian Nagapan
She’s graced magazine covers and world stages as our Miss Universe Malaysia 2013, runs her own successful business, and is a stunning presence in our local entertainment industry. He’s a hard-hustling...
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Pregnancy and Postnatal Traditions in Malaysia
Every mother’s pregnancy journey is unique. And in a country where the population consists of a wide variety of different races and cultures, such as Malaysia, the differences in experiences can be...
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My Story: Prepping my neurodivergent daughter for government school
[Contributor Noor Abdul previously wrote My Story: My journey to my own autism diagnosis after my daughter’s diagnosis‘. She continues to share the journey she is on with her daughter] Source: Charlein...
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Keeping Women Safe from Online Violence
A flash on the shared screen, and then it was gone. And then it happened again, and again, before the host restored order and removed the perpetrator from the session. But the few seconds of...
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‘Tis the Season… for the spread of Respiratory Diseases?
Are your kids down with the sniffles again? Could it be the flu, allergies, or Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) (a common, extremely contagious respiratory infection)? While this virus can infect...
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A GIS Guide to Play Activities for Different Areas of Development
Play is the Work of Children Interesting fact for parents- research indicates that by the time a child turns 5 years old, approximately 90% of their brain has developed! What can we do to support this...
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Makfit Challenge: Mums at MOVE
If you’ve been following our makchic #MakfitChallenge series towards the end of last year, then you’d be familiar with Kimberly, Liyana and Nora’s personal training journey with Coach David at MOVE...
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When Love Heals Hate: Fighting racial discrimination through children’s...
Growing up as a young hijab-wearing girl, lecturer Dr Murni Wan Mohd Nor did not have an easy childhood, as she experienced racial discrimination and hate speech both locally and abroad. Whether...
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Dragon Tales for Chinese New Year
Source: Charlotte Sullivan Chinese New Year is almost here! In 2024, we will be welcoming the Year of the Wood Dragon, which promises positive change and creativity and is meant to offer favourable...
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World Down’s Syndrome Day 2024: End the Stereotypes
My almost 11-year-old daughter, Isha, has Down’s Syndrome. I shared Isha’s story and diagnosis publicly for the first time here in 2019. Since then, we have talked about the importance of inclusive...
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#FriendshipFocus: The Surprising Science of Making (and Keeping) Friends
As friendships fuel and underpin our lives, makchic will be beginning a series of articles on friendships. Whether it is falling out with besties, maintaining lifelong bonds or delving into the...
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22 Top Indoor Playgrounds and Parks in the Klang Valley
[This article was first published on 14th May 2022 and has been updated by Irni Juliana and Hemala Devaraj] Playgrounds are the perfect avenues for our kids to release their endless stores of energy...
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Family-Friendly Cinemas in the Klang Valley
[This article was first published on 20th January 2023 and has been updated as at 5th December 2024 by Irni Juliana] Parents can finally complete a movie (relatively) uninterrupted; during the day and...
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makchic Reviews: Cruising Aboard the Costa Serena
Uncharted waters. As I stared across the inky blackness of the Straits of Malacca, this phrase kept floating in my mind. I’ve travelled by air and land – train, coach, car, bicycle, rickshaw, tuk-tuk;...
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My Story: Starting to Learn About Autism
[This article was first published on 1st March 2018] There is no parenting book or blog that can prepare you for the moment you have to utter the words “My child has autism”. A week after I received...
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Raising My Boys as Feminists
[This article was first published on 7th March 2018] I am a feminist. Loud and proud. When I got pregnant with my first son, my friends were tickled to see me lumbering around with a “penis growing...
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Supporting Autism: Early Intervention, Signs and Parental Guidance
The 2025 Budget, announced late last year, marks a key step in Malaysia’s commitment to inclusivity and support for families affected by autism. While there is still progress to be made in raising...
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The Great Outdoors with GIS’ Jungle School: Why learning in nature matters...
[This article was first published on 17th January 2023 and has been updated as at 20th May 2025.] Generations of children before have had the opportunity to spend most of their time exploring the...
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Hands-on Fathers: Top Ten Tips and Advice for New Dads, by Dads
[This article was first published on 7th April 2018.] Nine months have passed and it’s just a matter of time before you step into uncharted territory – becoming a new dad. All of a sudden, you’re...
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