How Fathers Can Be More Intentional in Their Parenting
Hemala Devaraj
June 13, 2025
In this article: What does it mean to be an intentional father? For Honorary Chairman of Focus on the Family
Hands on Fathers
Hands-on Fathers: Top Ten Tips and Advice for New Dads, by Dads
Kimi Jamalus
June 5, 2025
[This article was first published on 7th April 2018.] Nine months have passed and it’s just a matter of time
Mama Secrets (March 2022 Edition): #BreakTheBias
Elaine Yeoh
March 11, 2022
Your voices have been heard, #makchicmumtribe. Loud and clear. As mothers, daughters, sisters, wives, and women from all walks of
Better Dads Malaysia: For A Better Nation
Editorial
August 28, 2020
For all Daddy, அப்பா, 爸爸, Ayah out there, we now have a movement that will shake and shape the nation.
Gift ideas for Dads, by a Dad
Editorial
June 19, 2020
“Abah, Happy Father’s Day!” “What’s this?” my father asked. “It’s a necktie. I bought it with Mak,” says an 8-year-old
Father’s Day Special: Honouring All Kinds of Dads
TK Letchumy
June 17, 2018
What does it take to make a dad? This Father’s Day makchic takes a look at some fathers and father figures
Hands-on Fathers: I Wrote a Letter to My Meddling Parents, Asking Them to Back Off
Editorial
January 26, 2018
My wife Amy* and I had just had our second child Lisa*, and we were adjusting to the chaos that
Hey Fathers, We Like You a Lot
Editorial
June 18, 2017
It was a week or so before our second son was born. “You sure you want me in the room
So, what’s a good father?
Editorial
June 17, 2017
Someone preparing to become a father once asked me: What is the most important thing about being a good father?
Three Things Dads Really Want This Father’s Day
Editorial
June 7, 2017
Flowers. Jewellery. Chocolates. A massage gift voucher. Dinner in a nice restaurant. Heck – eating out anywhere so long as
The Hands-On Father Quiz
Editorial
June 2, 2017
Do you take pride in your role as a father? Do you think you are extremely present in your child
Pakchic Says: She Won’t Use a Wet Toilet, but Everything Else Goes into Her Mouth!
Zan Azlee
October 1, 2015
Zan Azlee is perplexed to why his daughter would refuse to use a dirty toilet, but has no qualms about putting objects found on the floor right into her mouth.
Pakchic Says: It’s Stressful for a Four-Year-Old to Anticipate a New Sibling
Zan Azlee
September 4, 2015
Zan Azlee’s daughter Athena Azlee is showing the stress of becoming an older sister.
Pakchic Says: A Four-Year-Old Can Still Learn About Financial Literacy!
Zan Azlee
July 27, 2015
Zan Azlee wants to teach his four-year-old daughter the importance of good personal financial management. He’s surprised how easily she gets it.
Pakchic Says: Try These 5 Tips to Persuade Your Child to Take Her Medicine!
Zan Azlee
April 23, 2015
Trying to feed a toddler medicine could be like engaging in hand-to-hand combat with a trained military commando! Zan Azlee shares some of the tricks he’s learned.
Pakchic Says: It’s Never Too Early to Bring Your Baby Around the World
Zan Azlee
March 26, 2015
Zan Azlee feels that it’s never too early to start traveling with your child. The earlier you start, the more unique his or her perspective on life will be.
Pakchic Says: Spare the Rod and Save the Child
Zan Azlee
February 27, 2015
Zan Azlee feels that parents who defend the right to cane and hit their children are barbaric parents who are too lazy to think and develop good parenting skills.
Pakchic Says: Potty Training Is a Cinch, Really!
Zan Azlee
January 14, 2015
Approaching potty training for a toddler can be scary. But Zan Azlee learned that it isn’t so hard if you just have some rags and extra clothes on standby.
How Dads Help Most at Home, According to Malaysian Mothers
Makchic
January 5, 2015
Malaysian mums share what they feel are the most helpful duties their husbands take care of around the house, on a regular basis.
Pakchic Says: It’s a Fever! Head to the Emergency Room!
Zan Azlee
December 26, 2014
Zan Azlee shares his kiasu-ness being a first-time parent trying to handle fevers, colds and illnesses.
