Stateless Kids in Malaysia: The Challenges Keep Coming
Hemala Devaraj
November 9, 2023
This article was first published on 9th November 2023 and updated as of 19th July 2024 and 17th October 2024.
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Deepavali 2023: Fun Ways to Celebrate with the Family
Elaine Yeoh
November 7, 2023
Known as the Festival of Lights, the Hindu festival Deepavali is celebrated by all over the world and represents the triumph of
Things To Do in November 2023
Hemala Devaraj
November 6, 2023
Check out our list of what fun things you can do with your families this month! Lock in your dates
Usher in Deepavali, the Festival of Lights at Sunway Velocity Mall!
Hemala Devaraj
October 27, 2023
Deepavali is coming up on 12th November 2023 and Sunway Velocity Mall has some fun things in store for shoppers,
makchic Giveaway: Movie Tickets to the Premiere of “TROLLS BAND TOGETHER” for the Family!
Editorial
October 25, 2023
Your favourite weird-and-wacky dolls with psychedelic hair are back together in this year’s Trolls Band Together! Aside from featuring a sparkling
My Story: Prepping my neurodivergent daughter for government school
Editorial
October 24, 2023
[Contributor Noor Abdul previously wrote My Story: My journey to my own autism diagnosis after my daughter’s diagnosis‘. She continues
OPINION: “That Could Be My Child Too” – Navigating the Israeli-Palestine Conflict as a Mother
Editorial
October 20, 2023
makchic’s publisher, Laych Koh shares her thoughts on culture, changes and current events in her new monthly column, The Dilated
makchic Interviews: Kartini Ariffin on Breast Cancer and Why Early Detection Saves Lives
Hemala Devaraj
October 20, 2023
“Sharing is my way of coping. The acceptance of my diagnosis comes with the sharing.” Former radio deejay and
Plan an Adventure-Packed Day at Gamuda Cove!
Hemala Devaraj
October 17, 2023
From the newly opened Wetlands Arboretum Centre, to eco-tourism activities at the Paya Indah Discovery Wetlands, adventure and thrill-seeking attractions
IN TRIBUTE: Muhaini Mahmud, an Entrepreneur Who Empowered Mothers
Editorial
October 10, 2023
Magnetic. Warm. Vivacious. Loved by all. It is testament to Muhaini Mahmud, better known as Mui to the legion who
Things To Do in October 2023
Hemala Devaraj
October 6, 2023
Can you believe we’re already into the final quarter of the year, #makchicmumsquad? How time flies! And speaking of time
Eat, Play, Learn: Join the Play On! Children’s Festival 2023, Australian International School Malaysia (AISM)
Hemala Devaraj
October 5, 2023
One of the best children’s festivals for kids aged 12 and under is back this year, with even more activities,
Choosing a Primary School: 4 Factors You Should Always Consider
Hemala Devaraj
September 27, 2023
In a blink of an eye, the time has come for your sweet child to enter primary school. The school
From Fear to Justice: Malaysia’s Strides Against Stalking
Hemala Devaraj
September 18, 2023
Once I was walking in a car park alone and I thought I saw him and I started to panic.
makchic Recommends: Homegrown Malaysian Brands and Services We Love
Hemala Devaraj
September 15, 2023
Malaysia Day is just around the corner, and team makchic (along with our returners from our Returnship Programme) wanted to
Self-Harm and Suicidal Thoughts: What Parents Can Do
Editorial
September 11, 2023
Academic pressure. Body image issues. Social relationships. These are just some of the emotional challenges our adolescents and teens are
Pregnancy and Postnatal Traditions in Malaysia
Editorial
September 8, 2023
Every mother’s pregnancy journey is unique. And in a country where the population consists of a wide variety of different
Things To Do in September 2023
Hemala Devaraj
September 5, 2023
It’s time to fill your calendar up with fun things to do in the month of September! Check out our
OPINION: Modern Dads on the Mundane, Messy and Tough Parts of Fatherhood
Editorial
August 29, 2023
makchic’s publisher, Laych Koh shares her thoughts on culture, changes and current events in her new monthly column, The Dilated
makchic Recommends: Mum Hacks To Make Your Life Easier
Elaine Yeoh
August 22, 2023
You know those life-changing mum hacks that you now swear by and wished you had discovered months (or years) ago?