“My parents are monsters,” said every teenager at some point-but in Netflix‘s latest animated adventure Spellbound, it’s not just a mood, it’s the magical, monstrous truth! On the eve of
By Laych Koh and Kimberly Lee hello@makchic.com After years of domestic abuse, Siu Lim‘s turning point was when her parents – former Cambodian refugees who had escaped Pol Pot’s murderous regime –
Rachel Tan has undeniably come a long way since her days as Miss Malaysia. The Seremban-born former beauty queen (have we mentioned that she’s also a University of Cambridge-trained lawyer?),
[This article was first published on 21st June 2024 and updated on 14th July 2024.] Olympic fever is in the air! The upcoming Olympic Games in Paris are due
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
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
There’s no denying that Izrin Ismail and Marcus Mikhail Low look good together. Sartorially blessed and often seen on KL’s social scene, Izrin, the founder of INNAI and INNAI Red
Klang boy meets Cali girl. From the first time they met (at a buffet line, during a church potluck in California), there was an instant connection between Logesh and Rachel.
I remember my husband asking me- is it worth it to have nearly lost your life because of the way you’ve been running your life, running yourself? You’re running yourself
I arrive early on a weekday morning and sit in a cosy corner of Bisou Bake Shop (“Bisou”)’s beautifully decorated Tea Room in Bangsar Village I. Bisou’s founder and Creative
Mention the words “respectful parenting” and you’ll often have people who fall squarely into two camps: passionate proponents, and those who remain utterly convinced that this parenting approach only leads
Motherhood requires love, not DNA”. Motherhood extends way beyond the biological process of carrying a child for 9 months. It’s about one who willingly nurtures, loves, accepts and raises a
Finding clothes for your kids is easy. But finding quality, timeless and affordable clothes- that’s a different story! Aw Kam Mei was a mama who struggled to find clothes that
Her optimism, discipline, creativity, and desire to dream big took her on an entrepreneurial adventure of a lifetime. Refusing to be stuck in a mundane job, founder and cosmetic formulator
‘I’m starting to sound just like my mother!’ Anyone hearing snippets of your own mother’s voice when relating to your own children? Whether it’s a parenting style you would love
You pick your kids up from school, they get buckled in the car – and the storytelling begins (with no end in sight for those of us with little chatterboxes)! Humankind’s
To call Malisse Tan-Izham a fighter would be putting things mildly. Entrepreneur. Feminist. Eldest of three girls. Mum of two (with another on the way). Member of Lean in Malaysia’s
Good shoes take you to good places. (Min Seo Hyu) makchic sits down with local shoe designer, Nelissa Hilman, to find out the good places her (many pairs of!) good
We hear the cry of the working mama, the mum who is thinking of returning to work – or the single parent or stay-at-home mother who just needs a break –
First time mama- Omg, how on earth am I going to push a baby out!? Second time mama- Help, I’ve done it before, but I still feel unprepared! Whether you’re pregnant
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