6 Budget Friendly Ways to Celebrate Deepavali
byThe smell of delicious ghee-dripping goodness is wafting in the air and fireworks displays are scattered about between neighbourhoods. Deepavali is finally here and…
Fun
Catch up with the latest fun events, parenting news, festivities, and issues right here. This category carries the most relevant headlines and conversations and serves as the complete guide for your children’s activities such as camps, programmes, fairs and even baby shows!
Traditional Cashew Fudge Made Easier
byMy Indian neighbour always gave us cashew fudge for Deepavali. This year they have moved so I learned to make my own. I asked…
8 Tips for a Safe Deepavali During COVID-19
byThe Hindu Festival of Lights is fast approaching. And with more restrictions loosening by the day, it seems celebrations are on the way. Good…
Daily Essentials That Might Be Hiding the Coronavirus in Your Plain Sight
byWith the National Recovery Plan now in motion, Malaysia is now beginning to enjoy a drastic lax in interstate traveling restrictions and the reopening…
Creating Memorable Memories at Home: Anytime Is a Good Time To Celebrate
byJust over a year ago, my then 9-year-old middle child had gone through a traumatising bicycle accident shortly after learning how to ride. On…
7 Practical Tips for Family Bonding
byFamily bonding is important for the growth and wellbeing of young children. And for parents as well. But with the rising cost of living,…
Deepavali Is Here But Remember to Follow SOPs!
byThe National Unity Ministry announced only fully vaccinated individuals are allowed to visit temples, cemeteries or carry out home visits during this Deepavali on…
Motherhood Choice Awards 2021: Over 100 Brands Garner Mums’ Votes
byMotherhood Choice Awards 2021 virtually announces more than 100 award winners in recognising the safest and most innovative mother and baby brands in the…
RON97 Retail Price Increases, Others Remain Unchanged
byThe Finance Ministry reported that the retail price of the RON97 petrol will increase by 10 sen per litre, now amounting to RM 2.97. On…
PEMULIH’s Moratorium Package Remains Open for Application
byDeputy Finance Minister I, Mohd Shahar Abdullah, announced borrowers in need of financial assistance can still submit applications for the moratorium under the National People’s…
Sinovac Vaccine Trials for Younger Children to Proceed End of October
byDeputy Health Minister II Datuk Aaron Ago Dagang anounced yesterday that Malaysia will begin its third phase of the Sinovac vaccine clinical trials for…
Pfizer Vaccine for Younger Children Over 90% Effective
byThe company has announced that their Pfizer vaccine is safe for children ages 5 to 11 years old. The drug reportedly recorded a 90.7%…
Digital Identification Documents To Be Introduced By 2024
byHome Minister Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin announced the government will introduce a digital identity (digital ID) for the use of online services and transactions….
Sunway Putra Mall Celebrates ‘Oasis of Deepavali’ This Year!
byDeepavali is upon us and Sunway Malls are uniting to celebrate ‘Oasis of Deepavali.’ Vivid decorations, abundance of offerings, and fun activities are awaiting…
COVID-19 Booster Doses Expand Hope to Pfizer and Sinovac Recipients
bySinovac recipients have started to receive their COVID-19 booster doses today. Yesterday, Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin announced the booster doses will be administered today…
OTP Text Messages From MySejahtera, Caused by ‘Malicious Scripts’
byThe MySejahtera team disclosed today mobile numbers utilising the check-in QR registration feature in MySejahtera are receiving unsolicited OTP text messages. This was a…
New Discovery Offers Hope for Dengue Virus Cure
byThe Dengue virus rightfully earns the title ‘breakbone fever’ through brutal symptoms patients suffer through. An average person experiences unimaginable pain to the bones and…
Vaccines for Children Under 12 on Pause for Further Studies
byExperts are calling it a wise decision for the government to await further results from studies and adequate data. This is in regards to…
Malaysia Records Lowest Fertility Rate in 40 Years
byMalaysia’s Department of Statistics shares a report documenting the lowest fertility rate in four decades. In the Vital Statistics, Malaysia, 2021 report, the country’s…
Hentitugas: Live Updates on Klang Valley Water Supply Restoration
byAir Selangor launches a website enabling Klang Valley residents to keep track of real time data and updates pertaining the water supply restoration in…
Gardenia and MIASA Spotlights Mental Wellness Within the Home
byIn conjunction with World Mental Health Day commemorated annually on 10 October, Gardenia Bakeries KL Sdn Bhd (Gardenia KL), in collaboration with the Mental…
Sunway Malls Launch Customer Engagement Hub with Brand New Look
bySunway Malls launched an all-new, dynamic Customer Engagement Hub alongside a brand new look! These reinvigorated efforts aim to boost customer service productivity and…
Scheduled Water Disruption in Klang Valley Commences
byThe scheduled water disruption has commenced today across Klang Valley districts. According to Air Selangor, Phase 1 of the Water Treatment Plan (SSP1 WTP)…
Thunderstorms, Strong Winds from Typhoon Kompasu May Hit Sabah
byThunderstorms and strong winds are predicted to hit Sabah in the coming days. This onset includes its surrounding areas, including Labuan. Essentially a result…
Children’s Mental Health Affected by MCO Enforcements
byThe notion of children’s mental health has been a topic of discussion in the past decades, even more so throughout life in lockdown. The…
90.02% Malaysian Adult Population Fully Vaccinated
byAccording to the Special Committee on COVID-10 Vaccine Supply (JKAV), 45, 650,714 million doses of the COVID-19 vaccine have been administered to the Malaysian…
Motherhood Choice Awards 2021: HOMESOY Wins First-Choice Soy Milk
byMotherhood Choice Awards 2021’s First-Choice Soy Milk as voted by our 10,000 mothers went to HOMESOY Original! For most who are already familiar with…
Motherhood Choice Awards 2021: Friso® Gold Wins First-Choice Premium Cow’s Milk Formula
byMotherhood Choice Awards 2021’s First-Choice Premium Cow’s Milk Formula as voted by our 10,000 mothers went to Friso® Gold. For most who are already…
COVID-19 Antiviral Pills to be Distributed Free for 150,000 COVID Patients
byJust early this week, our government was in consideration to purchase Merck Sharp & Dohme’s groundbreaking COVID-19 antiviral pills. According to promising clinical data, these…
COVID-19: 1.2% Nationwide Vaccination Left Till Interstate Travel Allowed
byPrime Minister Ismail Sabri announced on last Sunday (Oct 3), the Malaysian state borders will reopen once our country reaches 90% herd immunity, which…
First Dose COVID-19 Vaccination To End This Friday in Perak
byRegistration for first dose COVID-19 vaccination in the Perak state will remain open only until this coming Friday (Oct 8). Perak Menteri Besar, Saarani Mohamad…
Berjaya Sompo launches “Bantuan Car Seat” Campaign
byBerjaya Sompo Insurance Berhad (“Berjaya Sompo”) has launched the “Bantuan Car Seat” campaign where the Company will be giving out child safety seats to…
New COVID-19 Pill Can Halve Hospitalisation Risk
byNew COVID-19 pill molnupiravir is a groundbreaking drug which may aid patients globally. Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin verifies Malaysia is in heavy consideration to…
Let Your Kids Experience A Virtual Football Coaching Camp
byWhen we hear about sports, usually we would think of the outdoors. Given the current situation, going outdoors itself is a privilege, but that…
PPV Closure Updates Available in MySejahtera
byWord has been circulating all-around social media the past few days pertaining to the closure of major vaccine distribution centres (PPV) and they definitely…
School’s Out! It’s Vacay Time With Disney+ Hotstar
byEntertain the kids over the mid-term break with hours of excitement There’s still plenty of time left to enjoy your week-long break before school…
Parents Choose the New, Healthier, Creamier and Tastier Lactel Kids Yoghurt
byLactel Kids is a yoghurt snack for children that is tasty, healthy, and wholesome. Parents want a fun and healthy snack their children will…
COVID-19: Tighter SOPs for Schools Reopening on October 3
byThe Malaysian government has prepared a list of standard operating procedures (SOP) in regards to the reopening of schools on the 3rd of October…
PROVITAL Immuna Plus Supports Local Heroes in their Campaign
byMead Johnson Nutrition concluded their ‘Healthier Malaysians, Stronger Malaysia’ campaign on 14th September 2021 with the recognition of the six-person lineup of Local Heroes…
COVID-19: BioNTech Declares Pfizer Jab Safe for Children
byOn the 20th of September 2021, BioNTech and Pfizer shared with the world groundbreaking news pertaining to their COVID-19 vaccination development milestones. Pfizer jabs…
Lockdown Got Your Kids Fidgety? Get Them To Play Football Virtually!
byAim, kick and score! GOAL!!! It’s no secret that football is an incredibly popular sport all around the world—enjoyed by adults and children alike!…
Sunway Velocity Mall Invites You to INSTA-Fashion Week!
by“Fashion does not only represent someone’s character, personality, and style, but it also gives us a sense of belonging. Fashion unites us through culture…
Daikin Launches “Pure Air” Campaign With New Technology Air Purifiers
byThe COVID-19 pandemic has brought along a series of revelations to the nation like never before. Daily life itself took a shift for the…
7 Signs Your Baby is Solid Food Ready
byThe moment finally arrives when your little one brightens up at the sprinkly pink doughnut between your fingers! At about four to six months…
COVID-19: Enormous Surge in Deaths Among Children
byAs of the 30th of August 2021, an alarming surge in the deaths of children from COVID-19 takes on frightening heights. While just last…
AIA Malaysia offers Free COVID-19 Hospital Income Cover for Children and Expecting Mothers
byAs the country continues its battle against COVID-19, AIA Malaysia wants to further extend its support to protect an increasingly vulnerable population – that…
Is the Lockdown Fuelling Your Online Shopping Habit? Here’s How Can You Draw Boundaries
by“Oh, this is nice!” *click* “Hmm, I could do with this gadget in the house.” *click* “Oh my goodness, this colour is gorgeous!” *click*…
Sustaining Dreams for a Brighter Future
byDutch Lady #DanaRM1JutaHarapan campaign awards 10-year-old Nur Afia Qistina Zamzuri with Skim Simpanan Pendidikan National (SSPN-i) education fund worth RM25,000 to pursue her dream…
Mahkota Medical Centre’s Non-invasive HIFU Technology for Uterine Fibroids and Adenomyosis
byMahkota Medical Centre today, became the first medical facility in the country to introduce the high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) technology, for the treatment of…