makchic IRL: The Reset was designed as an extension of makchic’s Returnship Programme, creating a dedicated space for women to pause,
[This article was first published on 31st May 2023 and has been updated as at 28th July 2025.] Congratulations, you’re
makchic 2024 Cohort
If you’re a mama who’s considering starting up a side hustle, or someone who’s interested in connecting with other like-minded
I arrive early on a weekday morning and sit in a cosy corner of Bisou Bake Shop (“Bisou”)’s beautifully decorated
My 8 and 10-year-old boys, Nolan and Liam, speak with an indiscernible accent. Liam was born in Malaysia, and moved
We hear the cry of the working mama, the mum who is thinking of returning to work – or the
Have you ever heard of the term “intergenerational trauma“? There’s no doubt that unhealthy or dysfunctional ways of relating to
There are no two ways about it. Maintaining a relationship is hard work, and often times, it can get messy
The new year always brings a fresh wave of earnest resolve and a commitment to improvement. Since becoming a mum,
Is your local IKEA frequently out of pots and planters? Do the words “Sungai Buloh” conjure an image of verdant
They enable employees’ careers throughout the different parenting stages. Adjustable working hours, maternity leave you can utilise over your newborn’s
Flexible hours, childcare support, real empathy—what actually keeps working parents loyal? Insights from makchic’s 2020 report reveal what employees value most in family-friendly workplaces.
Most of our favourite shops and restaurants have reopened after the Recovery Movement Control Order (RMCO) announcement. But sadly, not
No one could have predicted the impact of the Covid-19 virus. It has not only affected our health but completely changed
Most people find co-parenting taxing under normal circumstances. Add in a global public health crisis, and odds are you may
“Stay at home!” was the firm warning recently issued to all Malaysians, who are now trying to grapple with
In a survey conducted by the Royal Institution’s L’Oreal Young Scientist Centre in 2012, half of the children interviewed found
Raising a child is a joyful and meaningful experience, but is also one fraught with challenging choices. All parents want
The kids are finally grown up, and you’re thinking of going back to work. But somehow the thought of reclaiming
Subscribe to our email newsletter today to receive updates on the latest news, tutorials and special offers!
