Venue: Pavilion Bukit Jalil, Lot 5.85.00, Level 5 (Orange Zone)
Date: 1 Jun - 31 Aug 2022
Time: 10 am - 9.40 pm
Admission: From RM 55
Dinosaurs are roaming at Pavilion Bukit Jalil! But don't worry, they're not here to wreck havoc instead they're here to bring you a dino-mite time of family fun!
For the first time, the Jurassic Dinosaur Adventure Park: Interactive Indoor Playground makes an appearance in Kuala Lumpur at Pavilion Bukit Jalil.
Charming displays of primeval forest and different kinds of dinosaurs offer fantastic photo opportunities and viewing pleasure.
The Family Entertainment Centre offers a vast variety of games for children, such as dinosaur riding, volcano trampoline, dinosaur train, shooting game, a 3-meter volcano area and many more.
Guests are required to book their tickets online and reserve a slot before making a trip down to the playground. The indoor playground is open every day from 10 am to 9.40 pm, each slot is 100 min.
The ticket price is the same for adults and children. The playground is recommended for children over 2 years old.
Images: Kkday
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After a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic, the Great British Circus is returning to the shores of Malaysia with a brand new show promising surprises and brand new acts that will keep you at the edge of your seat!
The Great British Circus is the sister company of Big Kid Entertainment, United Kingdom. Since 2014, the company has been performing in Thailand, Jakarta and Malaysia. After being forced to shut its doors to spectators due to the global pandemic, the Great British Circus is now thrilled to make a comeback.
The 2022 brand new show is full of motorbikes, BMX stunts, clowns, acrobats and many more breathtaking acts.
The Great British Circus will be holding a show at Dataran Centrio from 14 to 29 May 2022 and at National Stadium from 3 to 26 Jun 2022. There will be one show at 8.30 pm from Monday to Thursday and two shows at 5.30 pm and 8.30 pm from Friday to Sunday as well as on public and school holidays.
Tickets start from RM 25 for children (3 to 12 years) and RM 40 for adults. They are available for purchase online.
According to the website, if online tickets are sold out, you can visit the ticket office at the location to buy your tickets.
Image credits: Great British Circus
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The question is “What Should You Do on Chap Goh Mei?
Back in the ancient days, unmarried young ladies would dress up and accompany by a chaperone to throw mandarin oranges into the sea. Young men on the other side will take note and arrange for a marriage proposal.
Today, single ladies will write their names and contact on the oranges and young men would scoop up these fruits and connect with the lucky girl they got. The tradition has evolved and doesn’t limit to those who singles. People also throw in fruits with good wishes written on them.
Knowing new friends are made easy these days where you can swipe through different dating apps such as Bumble and Tinder but we can’t deny that this culture we inherited from our ancestors is charming and romantic on its own.
Other than Chap Goh Mei, the Chinese community also consider it as “Yuan Xiao Jie” (The Lantern Festival). One of the major activities is to solve riddles on the lanterns. Lantern of various shapes and sizes can be seen everywhere and it is believed that the brighter the lantern is, the luckier you will be. On this night, you can observe cultural performances, lion dances and a lot of fireworks.
The pandemic has taken a toll on us this year and relationships are more challenging to manage. We can still make a good wish and let’s pray that we can reunite with our loved ones and go out freely as soon as we can!
All of us from ByKidO wishes you abundance of happiness, health and wealth. May all of us have a blessed year ahead.
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Following a successful installation during Chinese New Year, the team behind Kwai Chai Hong introduced "Hops and Dreams" as the theme for Mid-Autumn Festival this year. 8 local artists are invited to visualise the story of "Jade Rabbit" in their own imagination and creativity. During the weekend, there will also be oriental art and craft workshops in nearby cafes to educate and entertain, which are suitable for all ages.
2. Mid Valley Megamall
Lighten up with lanterns in bright hues, Mid Valley is definitely one of the places to check put for Mid-Autumn festivals. Luxurious mooncakes from Klang Valley’s finest hotels such as Concorde Hotel Kuala Lumpur, Intercontinental Kuala Lumpur, Mandarin Oriental, Renaissance Kuala Lumpur Hotel, Sheraton PJ and Shangri-La Hotel, Kuala Lumpur are also available at here.
3. Pavilion
Upon walking in to the mooncake fair at center court, your eyes would be blessed with over 2,000 colourful hanging lanterns and brightly-lit fish and flower décor lining the Spanish Steps, encapsulating the beauty and bounty of mid-autumn. Look forward to a symphony of events throughout the month including a fascinating Symphony Drum Show, singing performances, LED dragon performance, as well as traditional workshops to learn news skills, from lantern and polymer clay craft to the art of making mooncakes.
4. Paradigm Mall Petaling Jaya
Paradigm Mall is providing a host of ways to make memories with family and friends while you celebrate Mid-Autumn Festival this year. Throughout the month, you can participate in lantern making competition, get creative and learn how to make your own snowskin mooncakes at the Snowskin Mooncake Baking workshops or enjoy a Mid-Autumn Tea Party while listening to a storytelling session. There will also be a Mooncake Festival Bazaar happening all month.
5. Damen Mall
At this mall in Subang Jaya, children can enjoy many activities, like a lantern mini parade, costume competition, and piano and lantern dance performance. Of course, you can also take a stroll own to Lantern Street featuring hanging lanterns designed and hand-painted by Global Art and a wide variety of products such as mooncakes, lanterns, art & crafts and more.
]]>Hari Merdeka, Malaysia's Independence Day, is celebrated every year on August 31. It's definitely a colorful, festive time to be in Kuala Lumpur or traveling anywhere in Malaysia! However, this year will be a little bit different from the history where the Merdeka Parade would broadcast on TV in the new normal.
‘Malaysia Prihatin’ (Malaysia Cares) unveiled as the theme for this year’s National Day and Malaysia Day celebrations. The theme was chosen to emphasize the caring, determination and patience as we fight with the global pandemic. It also carried the meaning that every Malaysian is together with the government in combating the pandemic.
4 main activities will be carried out to mark the occasion:
Commenting on the National Day celebrations, Saifuddin said there would be no parade this time, but Radio Televisyen Malaysia (RTM) would broadcast a programme on Aug 31 to mark the occasion. — Bernama
Don't be disappointed as we are going to suggest a few activities for the occasions:
Everyone should stop from mass gathering but it shouldn’t be an excuse to stop you from running! ltron X JomRun Merdeka Virtual Marathon is a virtual running event whereby you'll get to rack up metres and steps from your comfort zone in your own timeframe. All you need to do is register for the desired distance ranging from 5km to 41km and download any pedometer app to track your steps.
Once you’ve completed, simply submit photos to JomRun’s app store to prove that you have done so. You’ll then get a finisher medal and dry-fit shirt with Jalur Gemilang printed on it for a special Merdeka 2020 commemorative gift shipped to you.
Malaysia's first-ever dive-in "cinema"! There's nothing quite like watching a movie under the stars - or in this case, in Malaysia's first diving pool and largest salt water pool. To make it BETTER & BIGGER, they're celebrating Merdeka with BBQ fest and special countdown on the eve. Tickets are going for RM50 per person. Those who prefer to stay out of the water will have to go for the session on 30th August, as it is only on that date that you can opt to feast on barbecue treats by the poolside instead of having to catch the movie in the “dive-in” cinema.
Adventurers and thrill-seekers would love this! In collaboration with Motor Maniac & Volta Roller, Gamuda Cove is introducing the coolest motorcycle event and the ride will start all the way from Rawang to Gamuda Cove Discovery Park. At here, you can enjoy pool, aerobar and lots of local eatery by the pool. On top of that, We’ll ride from Rawang to KL then Gamuda Cove Discovery Park, where pool, Aerobar & whole lots of fun awaits you there. So bring extra cloth!
first 150 riders will be able to redeem FREE RM10 voucher to shop or dine at Freshii, Gamuda Gardens and RM20 to dine at Archive, Gamuda Cove. \
Featuring the documentary film ‘Five Tigers’ by local director, Victor Chin, local bookstore and publishing house, Gerakbudaya, is hosting a Facebook live on 26th August 2020 to discuss the topic.
The film follows 3 women who were part of the Malayan Labour Party, and who were known to join in street demonstrations and strikes to fight for Malaysia’s independence during the 1960s in Penang. It’s a fitting activity for film and history buffs to participate in for Merdeka, and a reminder of how far we’ve come since our days under British rule.
]]>Cinema is allowed to re-open but how many of you would take the risk of staying in a confined space for 2 hours to watch a movie? Not us! However, we have a good news for you! The first ever drive-in cinema is now available in Kuala Lumpur after their first launch in Perak! That means you can watch movie yet maintain social distancing in the safest way possible.
Located in the heart of Kuala Lumpur, Nescafe M-Junction Drive-In Cinema's surroundings is flanked by KLCC and the KL Tower. It will feature a nine by four meters LED screen!
Image credit: Says
Don’t worry if your car is not compatible to use bluetooth or Aux ports because bluetooth speakers will be provided to you. There will be 2 screenings per day with the first one running at 7.30pm and the next one will start at 9.00pm.
On top of that, M-Junction also follows a very strict standard operating procedure (SOP). Temperature will be checked and hands are sanitised prior to entering the venue. Only 50 vehicles are allowed per screening with sedan type cars placed in the front row and with the last two rows reserved for bigger cars like MPVs and SUVs to avoid them blocking the view.
Movies that are currently screening includes Titanic, Legacy Of Lies, 300: Rise Of An Empire, The Greatest Showman, and Braven. M-Junction also supports local films, with Jangan Pandang Belakang and Adnan Sempit currently showing at the outdoor cinema as well.
Popular with locals for its beaches, Port Dickson is one of the closest beach resorts to Kuala Lumpur. It is an easy escape from the bustling city within a family-friendly setting and amenity-packed resort experience. One of the most popular resorts in Port Dickson is definitely Lexis Hibiscus. Located along the coastal stretch, each villa comes with its own private dip pool and steam room with a magnificent sea view. Worry-free and let the scenery take you away from reality.
Pulau Pangkor (or Pangkor Island) is a relatively small island in Perak. The strategic location shields it from the monsoon impact making it an ideal place to visit all year round. Beautiful white sand, clear blue skies, crystal clear waters, wonderful coral reefs and flora and fauna, little wonder many people who visited Pangkor Island had great impressions about the place, calling it an island paradise. Set up a beach mat and the breezy ocean air and a cinematic view as you rest on the beach.
Don't fancy the luxurious staycation? We have got you covered! Transport yourself to a more magical place via this hobbit hideaway in Jeram that's as dreamy inside as it is out. Nestled in a small village, it offers a sanctuary of peace and calm with fun-filled activities. From kid's swimming pool to go-kart, they have a list of activities to drain their energy for the whole day. Best yet, the rate per night is starting from as low as RM40!
Cocooned by lush tropical jungle, natural hot springs, 400 million-year-old limestone hills and 88 attractions from 10 amazing parks, Lost World Of Tambun makes a unique eco-adventure excursion for visitors of all ages. Whether it’s a weekend of mayhem oozing with family fun or a burst of eco-adventure that you’re seeking, take it all in as you journey through the attractions of the Lost World of Tambun. On top of that, hot spring is available from day to night so you will never run out of activities to do here.
Read more: 7 Exciting Theme Parks in Kuala Lumpur
With as many exhilarating rides, thrilling water slides, interactive play stations, and impressive attractions as there are at LEGOLAND®, one day might just not be enough to fully explore and enjoy all that it has to offer.
Read also: LEGOLAND® Malaysia – Your Gateaway to an Unforgettable Weekend with the Family
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Due to the current Coronavirus situation, we encourage families to check with the individual events beforehand and to stay home if you are unwell. For families who prefer to avoid going out, here's a list of stay-home activities to do as a family.
Location: Jln. Temoh, 48000 Rawang, Selangor.
Hour: 8.00 am – 6.30 pm
Fare: Weekday RM1; Weekend RM2
Located in Rawang, The Kanching Eco Forest Park is a tropical rain forest with seven tiers of beautiful waterfalls. If you are looking for a few hours off from digital gadgets, this is the place for you to have peace of mind. Upon entering the park, visitors are greeted by a small space for picnics, a few swings, and even a little restaurant where you can hunt for food!
Location: 5, Persiaran Residen, Desa Parkcity, 52200 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur
Hour: -
Fare: Free
First started as a residential area, Desa ParkCity is now well-known as a great hangout spot for lots of families. When evening comes in Desa ParkCity, people fill the Central Park for a bit of jogging or walking while children play in the nearby playground. Some choose to sit idly by the lake to enjoy the moment and others bring their dogs out for an evening stroll. Next to Central Park, the restaurants in The Waterfront buzz with diners. Down the road is Plaza Arkadia with a wide variety of food and beverage outlets and ample safe places for children to play. Whether you are looking for a great eatery or walk your dogs on an evening, Desa ParkCity has everything to offer.
Location: Lebuh Perdana Barat, Presint 1, 62000 Putrajaya, Wilayah Persekutuan Putrajaya
Hour: 9.00 am – 5.00 pm
Fare: Free
Covering an area of 230 acres or 93 hectares, the park is divided into 5 different themes which include Explorer's Trail, Palm Hill, Floral Gardens, Sun Garden and the Lakeside. The entrance is free of charge and you can take a walk along the Canopy Bridge while feasting your eyes on the abundant tropical blooms of the garden. If you are up to break some sweat, you may also rent a bicycle or paddleboat to stretch those muscles.
Location: Jalan P11, Presint 11, 62000 Putrajaya, Wilayah Persekutuan Putrajaya.
Hour: 7.00 am – 7.00 pm
Fare: Free
Divided into three different themes, Taman Saujana Hijau is where the local go for a morning run. The park is fully decked out in gorgeous pine trees and cyprus trees, making you feel like you’re in a foreign land. On top of that, some would also spend the weekend for a picnic here. It's definitely worth to make a trip here to satisfy all your need to travel elsewhere for the time being.
Location: No.2, Jalan Bukit Tadom, (Kampung Orang Asli) Kampung Labohan Dagang, 42700 Banting, Selangor
Hour: 9.00 am – 7.00 pm
Fare: RM20
Tadom Hill is the perfect place to go on a day trip with a group of friends. Not only is their day pass extremely affordable, there’s just so much to do there! You can take a leisurely swim in the lake, try out their Tarzan swing, or attempt to cross the lake on a bamboo raft! Kids can have a go at running around their bamboo playground with obstacle course too – it’s the ultimate family destination!
You can also go on their flying fox or ride the ATV! Did I also mention that they have archery? 🏹
P.S. Make it an even bigger adventure by staying there for a night in one of their adorable bamboo huts!
Strategically located next to KLCC, SuperPark is a new all-in-one indoor activity park with 3 themed areas that boost over 20 fun, healthy and energizing activities for all ages including Flying Fox, Trampoline, Ice Skate and Baseball among others.
Location: Unit 4-1, Level 4 Avenue K Shopping Mall, 156, Jalan Ampang, 50450 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur
Hour: 11am–7:30pm
Fare: RM 35
2. Air Rider 1U
Air Rider 1 Utama is the best indoor skydiving experience in Asia. Age is not a barrier at Air Rider no matter if you are 5 or 95. They have experienced instructors to guide you every step of the way. Just lean into air and let the wind tunnel lift you skyward.
Location: S601, 1 Utama E, 1 Utama Shopping Centre,1, Lebuh Bandar Utama, Bandar Utama, 47800 Petaling Jaya, Selangor Darul Ehsan.
Hour: 10am–10pm
Fare: from RM89
3. Beast Park
Beast Park is a new indoor adventure and activity park designed specifically for adrenaline seekers. Housed in a 15-meter high indoor space in Jumpa at Sungei Wang, this park is guaranteed to give you endless fun. Here, you can test your climbing skills with a range of terrained and graded walls in Camp5 indoor climbing gym. Children are also welcomed here as there is a Beast Junior playground where they can be daring. Don't forget to try out the Beast Net, a floating net that is suspended above four storeys of void space where you can just hang loose.
Location: Level 3, JUMPA @ Sungei Wang, Jalan Sultan Ismail, Bukit Bintang, 55100 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur
Hour: 10am–10pm
Fare: from RM36
4. KL Bird Park
Adjacent to Lake Gardens, KL Bird Park is one of Malaysia's most popular tourist attractions. One of KL Bird Park’s most extraordinary feature is that in Zone 1, 2 and 3, birds are let free in the aviary which closely resembles their natural habitat. The free-flight, walk-in aviary has over 60 species of local and foreign birds, including the Indian blue peacock, with its colourful five-foot train, and the crowned pigeon, the largest pigeon species in the world.
Location: 920, Jalan Cenderawasih, Perdana Botanical Gardens, 50480 Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur
Hour: 9am–6pm
Fare: Adult - RM 25; Children - RM6
5. FlowRider
FlowRider takes you on an authentic wave surfing experience without having you leave the city. Not to mention, they are also the first flowriding venue in a shopping mall in Malaysia! It's suitable for all ages and they have professional instructors that will guide you and your kids throughout the riding sessions. Indulge in an ultimate watersports experience whether you are a beginner or an expert in surfing. On top of this, FlowRider also cater to your needs for any occasion such as birthday and corporate events.
Location: LG601, Lower Ground Floor, 1 Utama E, 1 Utama Shopping Centre No.1, Lebuh Bandar Utama, Bandar Utama City Centre, Bandar Utama, 47800 Petaling Jaya, Selangor
Hour: 10am–10pm
Fare: from RM45
Located 150km away from Kuala Lumpur, it takes about 3 hours for you to escape the heat and enjoy yourself with pleasantly cold weather.
One of the most notable landmarks everyone should visit is the tea plantations. Sip on a cup of warm tea accompanied by the lush green terraces. You can also make a tour to the strawberry farms, rose gardens, as well as butterfly and honeybee farms.
Kuala Selangor is a small coastal town in Selangor and only takes about 30 minutes to travel from KL city center. Sasaran Beach or more commonly known as Sky Mirror is one of a unique tourist attraction accessible during the new moon and full moon periods. It is also home to the largest firefly colony in the world, which creates an amazing scene every night. The best way to view the fireflies is on a relaxing boat tour up the Selangor river with a local guide, who will give you lots of information about the area.
If amazing scenery isn't enough for you, you may also indulge yourself in some seafood at the local Chinese restaurant. Some of them even have a sea view. Pick the best for yourself and enjoy cheap and fresh seafood!
Photo credits: Genting
Genting Highlands is only 45 minutes away from the capital city and is one of the hotspots during weekends and holidays in Malaysia. People flock here because they have something to offer for everyone at any age. Elderly love to go the casino, adults shop at Genting Premium Outlet while kids can enjoy themselves in the indoor theme park. Not to mention, everyone went to Genting for the cooler weather and luscious mountain view.
Fraser’s Hill is a highland resort destination nestled among the mountains of Pahang, located two hours away from Kuala Lumpur. Locally known as Bukit Fraser, this cooling holiday retreat is popular for its nature activities and cooling climate, being one of the last hill stations of Malaysia, an imprint by former British colonial masters. Fraser's Hill enjoys a well-preserved landscape teeming with lush greenery and the buildings are all constructed as well as well-maintained in old European architecture. Take a stroll at the cobblestone streets with some of the shops selling French bakeries and souvenirs. If you are up for more walking, there are a lot of different trails with countless of waterfalls along the way.
Photo credits: libur.com
Pulau Ketam is a small fishing village located off the coast of Port Klang. Unlike other popular islands in Malaysia, Pulau Ketam most impressive scenery is the fishermen at work. The name of the place is named after crab - Ketam. That said, you should definitely pay a visit if you are a seafood lover. It is famous for its fresh seafood, so make sure to indulge and try as many of the different local food as you can.
Will you be making a day trip soon? Let us know if we managed to give you any inspiration.
It's not true that it would cost you a fortune to send your kids to horse riding lessons. Whether you are a new rider or experienced, Rahman Putra Equine Centre (RPEC) offers horse rising lessons from basic to trail ride at an affordable price. On top of that, they are also offering mounted archery and ground archery training or even both training at a cheaper price.
Where: Lot 3053, Lorong Teratai, Kampung Damai, 48050 Kuang, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia
Operating Hour: 8.00 am – 6.00 pm(Close on Friday)
Nestled in Bandar Sunway, Sunway Lagoon Wildlife Park amuse you with more than 150 species of animals from around the world. The fully interactive zoo attraction, from a journey of learning through their unique Wildlife Encounters, to getting entertained by the talented animal stars in the Wildlife Theatre and feeding gentle animals in the Pet Village, there are various educational and interesting activities for the entire family! Best yet, they are running a weekly livestream on their Facebook so you can get up close to the wildlife in your comfort zone.
Where: 3, Jalan PJS 11/11, Bandar Sunway, 47500 Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia.
Operating Hour: 10.00 am – 6.00 pm
Founded by Shamin and Naweshad, the couple is passionate about the sport of fishing and its education. Besides fishing tours, they also run a youth fishing programme sharing the techniques and fun of fishing with young anglers, while educating them about fish conservation. At the end of the session, you also get to know about the rich bodies of water and fish species our terrain has to offer.
Where: Kolam CnR Jugra, Kampung Ayer Tawar, 42700 Banting, Selangor
Operating Hour: 8.00 am – 8.00 pm
Ranked as one of the top 5 aquariums in Asia, Aquarium KLCC sprawl over 60,000 square feet with an amazing showcase of 5,000 land-bound and aquatic creature exhibits. Fun fact – you can actually swim and dive with sharks, stingrays and other majestic creatures inside the underwater cage! It’s a magical place that boasts a 15-foot Flooded Forest Tube Tank exhibit, mesmerizing sharks and adorable sea turtles. You can simply spend half a day at here!
Where: Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, Jalan Pinang, Kuala Lumpur City Centre, 50088 Kuala Lumpur.
Operating Hour: 10.00 am – 7.00 pm
Spanning over 110 acres around a central lake, Zoo Negara houses 5137 specimens from 476 species of mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians and fish from Asia and Africa. They also offer a kid-friendly exhibit called Children's World, where little ones can get up close and personal with rabbits, ducks, chickens, parrots and guinea pigs. The section also houses a mini-rainforest with a variety of plants, a small aviary, fish pond, miniature horse barn, playground, and a mini cave where numerous artefacts such as skulls of primates, and body parts of various animals can be found.
Where: Jalan Taman Zooview, Taman Zooview, 68000 Ampang, Selangor
Operating Hour: 9.00 am – 5.00 pm
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Check out the websites below to get these free printable activities.
Mama Ria is an experienced retailer in the industry of baby products for more than 10 years! She started a lifestyle blog to share her passion for creative kid's artworks. Her blogs feature a lot of delicious-looking craft kits with 2-5 pages each.
Where: https://www.mama-ria.com/
With thousands of free resources available on their website, Education.com provides online learning material from pre-school up to 5th grade. Learning is so much enjoyable when they are visualised! You can even have the material sorted by grade, subject and topic.
Where: https://www.education.com/
Founded by Nadia, she is a very passionate mummy in childhood education. She has a lot of ideas when it comes to teaching your kids at home where you can simply just replicate the setting at home. Occasionally, she also share about parenting tips.
Where: https://www.funwithmama.com/
As a former teacher, Danielle is a mom for 2 children. She always looks up to simple yet efficient ways to teach her kids and love to share input on what she found to be useful. If you are looking for hands-on printable learning materials, her website is one of those you should not miss out!
Where: https://funlearningforkids.com/
There are massive resources with more than 4500 kids activities you can find at Kids Activities.com. You will never run out of ideas after exploring this page.
]]>Why: Dates are essential during the fasting period and they help to increase vitamins and minerals in your body. It also serves as an energy booster to stay active throughout the day before you break for fasting.
Difficulty: Easy
Serving: 4
Get the recipe here
Why: As mentioned, dates help to increase vitamins and minerals in your body so why not have it for a healthy energy booster breakfast? Combine with oats, pecans, seeds, puff wheat, and berries, it serves as a healthy but delicious alternative to your usual morning meals.
Difficulty: Easy
Serving: 4
Get the recipe here
Why: Because it's a great Ramadan tradition, and it keeps you filled for the day or at the end of a fasting day. As a Malaysian, we love our rice dishes so why not have everything you need in one dish? Also, it helps to keep you from over-indulging because this fills you up pretty quickly. It's a great quick and easy meal to make.
Difficulty: Easy
Serving: 4
Get the recipe here
Why: It goes great with rice and it helps to provide some variety in the number of dishes that you would have to make during this Ramadan period. Also, who doesn't love sambal with prawns right?
Difficulty: Normal
Serving: 4
Get the recipe here
Why: It's a great source of energy while keeping u filled for the day ahead. The creamy sauce makes it much more fulfilling and elevates the dish so you can have a happy day ahead.
Difficulty: Normal
Serving: 4
Why: This recipe is adapted to Asian tastebuds and super easy to make. When you get too lazy to cook some days, you know it's time to try out this recipe.
Difficulty: Easy
Serving: 8
Why: Chicken lollipop serves as appetizer in many restaurants. Topped with sesame seed, it is crispy, spicy and fried to perfection to kick start a good meal.
Difficulty: Difficult
Serving: 4
As a multiracial country, Malaysians celebrate Ramadhan in the most glorious form, as streets from all corners in the country turn out to be massive street food fiestas, also known as Bazaar Ramadan. However, the global pandemic has come to a critical level and we have no choice but to stop any kind of social gathering includes bazaar Ramadhan! The government has taken a few initiatives to organize an online bazaar Ramadhan and have the local delicacies delivered right to your doorstep! This way, we can ensure that the safety measures are in place yet indulge ourselves in a food fiesta! So, we have compiled them into a list and you can order right away!
Area covered: Selangor
Food Price: From RM5
Delivery Charges: RM8
Operating Hour: 3.30-7.30pm
Website: Plats
FV Bazaar is an initiative between Fashion Valet and Food Panda to help the local especially those under the category of B20 to sell their goods with zero fees & commission.
Area covered: Nationwide
Food Price: From RM5
Delivery Charges: Varies
Operating Hour: Varies
Website: FVbazaar
Area covered: Klang Valley & Selangor
Food Price: From RM2
Delivery Charges: Varies
Operating Hour: 9am - 7pm (though it may vary with the various shops)
Website: Nak Makan
#WatsapKita assembles the sellers from each area and have your orders delivered from from different stalls at one go without additional delivery charges. However, they limit you to only order from a maximum of 3 sellers only. On top of that, they only deliver to a radius of 3km only.
Area covered: Klang Valley, Shah Alam & Sarawak
Food Price: From RM4
Delivery Charges: Varies
Operating Hour: Varies (deliveries mostly between 2pm - 6pm)
Website: WatsapKita
E-Bazar Ramadan2u is an initiative by Maybank that gathers different sellers into their recently launched Sama Sama Lokal platform on their website. They filter it by location and if you select Selangor, you can select this E-Bazar Ramadan2u for various options for food but it's mainly focused in the Shah Alam region for this section.
Area covered: Shah Alam
Food Price: From RM5
Delivery Charges: Varies
Operating Hour: 10am - 3pm
Website: E-Souq Smart Selangor
E-Bazar Ramadan2u is also an initiative by Maybank, however, this particular section is mainly targeted for the Sepang area. That said, there are shops in this section from Kajang and Puchong as well.
Area covered: Sepang (with some in Kajang, Puchong and a few others)
Food Price: From RM5
Delivery Charges: Varies
Operating Hour: 10am - 3pm
Website: E-Bazar Ramadan2u
Though not exactly an e-bazaar, but Maybank's initiative to support local food in your area has a number of local street food that you can order during this Ramadhan period as well. It's quite comprehensive and they cover delivery within a certain radius from the selected shop.
Area covered: Whole Malaysia
Food Price: Varies
Delivery Charges: Free (up to 10km)
Operating Hour: Varies (dependent on each shop)
Website: Sama Sama Lokal
If you prefer scrolling through Facebook for more options, then this is one of the few great groups to join. It's similar to a lot of FB selling groups, so you can find tons of food posted almost every day. Great for variety seekers!
Area covered: Varies (mainly Selangor areas)
Food Price: Start from RM3
Delivery Charges: Varies
Operating Hour: Varies (usually accepts orders until about 2 or 3pm)
Website: Selangor E-Bazaar Ramadhan
A massive platform that allows you to order food for this Ramadhan period where they also partner with different delivery partners to help deliver your food to you. Lots of options and relatively convenient to use.
Area covered: Varies (8 states in Malaysia)
Food Price: Start from RM3
Delivery Charges: Varies
Operating Hour: Varies (last order at 5.30pm)
Website: Bazaar-Rakyat
Initiated by Bank Muamalat, you can just input your location and it shows you the options that you have. Some locations may have lesser options than others, but it's still a good place to start finding your local bazaar favorites.
Area covered: Varies
Food Price: Start from RM6
Delivery Charges: Varies (depending on seller)
Operating Hour: Varies (usually accepts orders until about 2 or 3pm)
Website: Bazaar.Delivery
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During this time of isolation, it is more important to unwind ourselves after a long day. Here's our pick of the movies and series based on genre:
Duration: 1 hour 37 mins
Episodes/Season: 1 season
Suitable for: 7 years and up
Mewtwo Strikes Back - Evolution is released in 2019. After accepting an invitation from a mysterious trainer, Ash, Misty and Broke meet Meowtwo, an artificially created Pokemon who wants to do battle.
Source: Netflix
Source: Netflix
Duration: 1 hour 37 mins
Episodes/Season: 19 episodes / 3 seasons
Suitable for: 3 years and up
True and the Rainbow Kingdom premiered on Netflix in 2017 and it follows True and her best friend Bartleby the Cat as they go around helping the quirky residents of the colorful and whimsical Rainbow Kingdom.
Source: Netflix
Source: Netflix
Duration: 24 min
Episodes/Season: 14 episodes / 2 seasons
Suitable for: 4 years and up
A Netflix original series based on the book How to Train Your Dragon, Dragons: Rescue Riders follows the adventures of Twins Dak and Leyla and their dragon friends rescuing not just the other but also the dragons of their hometown Huttsgalor.
Source: Universal Kids Preschool
Source: Netflix
Duration: About 30 mins
Episodes/Season: 22 episodes / 3 seasons
Suitable for: 4 years and up
The StoryBots, five odd little creatures, go on different adventures each episode to find the answers to kids’ questions, from ‘How Does Night Happen’ to ‘Why Do People Look Different’. Tiny Beep, Bing, Bang, Boop and Bo travel far and wide to tackle a wide range of questions.
Source: Netflix
Source: Netflix
Duration: About 20 mins
Episodes/Season: 46 episodes / 5 seasons
Suitable for: 3 years and up
Peppa Pig needs no introduction to many but if you’ve never heard of it, Peppa Pig follows the life of an anthropomorphic piglet Peppa and her interactions with her family and friends, from camping trips and sleepovers to a trip to the moon! With over 40 episodes to keep you occupied, you’re likely to set for a while.
Source: Netflix
Duration: About 10 mins
Episodes/Season: 7 episodes / 1 season
Suitable for: 3 years and up
Based on the toy line Toot-Toot Drivers, Go! Go! Cory Carson is a Netflix original series featuring an all-vehicle cast. The short series follows the little mischiefs of an adorable kid car, Cory Carson.
Source: Netflix
Source: Netflix
Duration: 1 hr 26 mins
Suitable for: 4 years and up
Decades after its first release, My Neighbour Totoro still remains a favorite among many—young and old. Set in the Japanese countryside, My Neighbour Totoro will bring you on a journey with two young sisters who’ve befriended a mystical creature, which resides in a forest.
Source: Netflix
Duration: About 13 mins
Episodes/Season: 4 seasons
Suitable for: 1 years and up
What is there not to like about baby animals in diapers teaching toddlers English and Mandarin! Popular with the yonger kids, join Lulu, Kip, Franny, Bailey and Tilly in their the 4th season on Netflix!
Source: Netflix
Duration: 25 min
Episodes/Season: 26 episodes / 2 seasons
Suitable for: 4 years and above
The Magic School Bus Rides Again and this time its Ms. Frizzle’s younger sister Fiona at the wheels bringing the kids of Walkerville Elementary on a whole different scientific adventure. And in case you were wondering, the original Ms. Frizzle is now Professor Frizzle.
Duration: 25 min
Episodes/Season: 8 episodes / 3 seasons
Suitable for: 1 year and above
Premiered in August 2016,StoryBots introduced five little creatures who live under our screens. They track down to answer the kid's biggest question such as why must we brush our teeth every night.
Source: Netflix
Duration: 21 min
Episodes/Season: 13 episodes / 1 season
Suitable for: 7 years and above
If I were an animal is an animal documentary featuring Emma and her big brother Tim observe different animals from birth to adulthood alongside with real-life wildlife footages.
Duration: 50 min
Episodes/Season: 5 episodes / 1 season
Suitable for: 1 year and above
Mila's dad runs the only magic pet store in the city - a fantastical place where you can find all sorts of cute and quirky pets who each have their own unique magic powers, and he has gifted Mila the most magic pet of all, Morphle. Morphle turns into anything the little Mila dreams up to. Watch the series for their fun and educational journey.
Duration: 24 min
Episodes/Season: 10 episodes / 2 seasons
Suitable for: 1 year and above
The classic story book "Llama Llama" series was first released in 2005 and was featured as New York Times bestselling Bookes. Debut on early this year, the 30-minute episodes will feature all of the characters we’ve come to love from the series, including Llama Llama, Mama Llama, Nelly Gnu, Gilroy Goat, Zelda Zebra and many more.
Duration: 1 hour 34 min
Episodes/Season: 1 season
Suitable for: 13 years and above
The richest kid in the world, Richie Rich, has everything he wants, except a playmate. When a plot to kill the Rich family is devised by Rich Industries' top executive, Laurence Van Dough, Richie must take over control of the company while searching for his lost parents with the help of some new friends.
Duration: 1 hour 9 min
Episodes/Season: 1 season
Suitable for: 7 years and above
Malibu Rescue features both a series and a movie. The main character, Tyler was punished by the stepfather to suit up and spend his summer training for an elite junior lifeguard program. Tyler then met a ragtag group group of children from the valley and team up to take down an elite group of snobby locals for the chance to rule Malibu's best beach tower.
Duration: 1 hour 32 min
Episodes/Season: 1 season
Suitable for: 7 years and above
Released just about one week ago, The Willoughbys rise rapidly and take place as one of the top 10 movies in Malaysia. Being neglected by their horrible and selfish parents, four siblings decided to send their parent off for a vacation and embark on an adventurous journey to form a new perfect family on their own.
Duration: 1 hour 37 min
Episodes/Season: 2 seasons
Suitable for: 7 years and above
The Minions — small yellow creatures who dress in blue overalls and goggles became popular since their first appearance in 2010. The comedy is an unconventional family movie about a super villain, Gru whose plans to steal the moon is turned upside down when 3 orphan girls suddenly land in his care. Also, in the movie is a whole bunch of really cute and whimsical yellow creatures called minions! A fun movie to watch or re-watch for the whole family that will get the little ones happy and excited.
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Life skills go hand in hand with development and can help your child succeed later in life. While it's important to make sure your kids are on the right pace for academic knowledge, it is crucial to focus on more enjoyable and practical life lessons where it can't be learned in the classroom. Below, we explore real-life skills and make it as easy as possible to nurture them and incorporate them into our existing daily routine.
Admit it or not, most of us find it hard to control and stay on top of our schedule due to bad time management. Most evident examples include late to work, oversleeping and procrastination. In fact, you can better manage your time with consistent practice over time. To cultivate good time management, parents can encourage your children to plan and organize their timetable by themselves and supervise them every now and then.
Start with a schedule and get them to be part of planning their schedule for the day!
Great communication skill allows your kids to express themselves clearly and confidently. These skills will make them feel at greater comfort in social situations, where they will find it easier to strike up conversations with peers and make new friends.
At home, parents can help children to build these skills by encouraging them to talk to you - get them to share what they’re feeling and thinking. At the same time, parents should also listen to them and remain open-minded to talking about all kinds of feelings, including anger, joy, frustration, fear and anxiety.
Like any skill, financial management can be developed and refined with practice. Teach your kids the importance of hard work and saving by letting them earn their own money. For instance, if your kid has been wanting to buy a video game, stand firm and make sure they buy it with their own allowances.
You can also offer them extra pocket money when the children help you with chores, teaching them the value of work. How about teaching them about borrowing and interest rates, it's not too early to share about good debt and bad debt too. That way, they can see how money works and how much progress they’re making toward their goal.
While parents cannot entirely control the life challenges your children will face, but you can guide your children the right way to approach any problem and how you can cope with problems and failures too.
Offer an age-appropriate challenge for your child, it could be riding a bicycle or trying to complete a few tasks by herself. While it is tempting to step in, try not to. Instead, educate them that no one is perfect, failure is acceptable and to learn from their own mistakes. Encourage them to try again and build a growth mindset. One that believes that it is okay to attempt multiple times before bearing the fruits of success.
From making your bed to laundry, everyone needs housekeeping skills to keep the house clean and tidy. Most college students find it challenging to organize their rooms as soon as they move out of their comfort zones - home. This is due to the fact that most parents run around doing everything for their children so much so that the child doesn’t need to get involved.
This really shouldn’t be the case and it can be easily solved by involving them in simple household chores such as folding the blankets, return the stuff to where they were, folding the clothes and anything appropriate for their ages. Teach these skills now, before it’s too late! Won't it be great if there will be another helping hand at home? 🙂
The ability to cook is just another basic survival skill in life. Home-cooked food is healthier and budget-saving! Start with simple tasks, such as having them wash the vegetables, spread butter on a slice of bread, add seasoning into your dishes and there will be so much more to explore!
Kids will love to involve and they will enjoy the food more if they were involved in the process (and having fun too)!
Growing to an adult means that we need to make different decisions throughout the different phases of life. As parents, we can't be always be helping our kids make the decisions and so there must be some form of accountability on them.
How about instilling the skill of making appropriate decisions at an early age in your child? Give them a scenario and ask them to choose between 2 activities. Guide your children throughout the process by weighing the pros and cons before they can make any decision. Encourage them to think through a decision, to ask for second opinions when they are in doubt, and to let them understand that they will need to bear the consequences (good or bad) of their decisions. We know this is hard, but it gets easier over time!
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While we try to use it in moderation with children, YouTube remains a great platform for your kids to gain tons of knowledge in a fun way! So today, we're going to recommend Youtube channels that are great for your kids during this stay at home period.
No doubt one of the longest-running game that has existed to date, Minecraft is a great game that opens doors to countless creative opportunities. That said, the channel we recommend is Minecraft: Education Edition. This edition helps to teach kids of all ages to develop their problem-solving skills, creativity skills and learn to collaborate with others while building their world in this game. Kids would love this as they get to have fun while improving their critical skills.
Kids love animals but since we can’t bring them to the zoo, why not jump on the National Geographic Kids channel? It’s a great channel that has free educational videos, games, and activities that center on wildlife and preservation for kids of all ages. It’s a really fun way for kids learn more about animals and to help them understand the importance of animal preservation for our world. Kids are after all our future leaders, right?
All children who loves storytime. That's why we recommend StorylineOnline, an award-winning children literacy channel. You can find all the best stories for kids alongside creative illustrations to cultivate children's interest in reading.
Reading aloud to your pre-schooler is a great way to encourage learning development and to help prepare your child for independent reading. Reading stories after stories to your toddlers can be an energy-consuming task so why not enjoy it by watching videos together?
Produced bi-weekly, Crash Course Kids feature videos for grade school students. Their videos mainly talk about science and anything related, such as animals, space, chemical reactions, engineering, atmosphere and more. Videos are short and direct to the point, where kids can explore the incredible world of science in a fun and engaging method.
Founded by American TV channel - Discovery, Inc, Science Channel focuses on the fields of wilderness survival, ufology, manufacturing, construction, technology, space, prehistory and animal science. There is something for everyone with this crew, from their "Street Science" program to the "Outrageous Act of Science". They even created playlists based on interests so that you can binge-watch like you binge-watched the latest season of your favorite drama.
Ever since SciShow started its channel, it has attracted more than 6 million subscribers! With the success, they started another channel - SciShow Kids to produce videos for kids! Whether it is through conducting experiments, researching new questions, or talking with experts, SciShow Kids explores curious topics that make us ask "Why?". We suggest starting with their most popular videos, the “Best of SciShow Kids" series.
The best way to learn is to make it as engaging as possible. Freeschool keeps kids engaged while exploring history, classical music, and literature with fun and informative videos. Their popular videos include "Exploring Our Solar System" and "Top 10 Fastest Runners in the World". There are also biographies of notable historical figures like Abraham Lincoln and Vincent van Gogh.
For toddlers and small children, they started a dedicated channel, FreeSchool Early Birds, which is a more age-appropriate and kid-accessible.
Hosted by Emily Graslie, the chief curiosity correspondent of Chicago's Field Museum of Natural History, The Brain Scoop engages children with videos that cover everything from scientific dissection to tours of museums and science labs! Targeted at kids with an interest in natural sciences, Emily generously shares her findings gathered from natural history museums over the years.
Kids Learning Tube began in 2015 as a YouTube channel with a mission to educate kids of all ages through original music and animation. They publish weekly sing-a-long animated videos on YouTube that cover a vast array of educational subjects including the Solar System, Geography, Human Body and more.
Science Max takes science experiments to a whole new level! Manic, frantic and lots of fun are common comments on their videos.
With an aim to produce educational shows that focus on scientific concepts that interest kids, Science Max also includes a series that turbocharges all the science experiments you’ve done at home. This way, children learn visually and try these experiments at home (with parent's supervision, of course).
There you have it! Our list of educational YouTube channels, what do you think? Do you have a favourite channel too? Tell us in the comments below!
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Some people may find Word Search boring but let me assure you, there is nothing boring about a Word Search challenge.
You’ll need two copies of Word Search puzzles—either print the same puzzle twice or get two different puzzles with equal number of words to search for.
You can challenge your little ones or team your little ones into two groups and see who completes their puzzle the fastest. Although from personal experience, I must warn you, this game can get a bit addictive.
To make it more challenging, you could setup a timer and see how many words a person can find within the allocated time. And if you’re challenging your little ones, you may want to get Word Search puzzles with longer words than your little ones.
Not only is this activity fun, Word Search is said to develop pattern recognition, broaden vocabulary and give a sense of accomplishment upon completing a Word Search puzzle.
Build a fort with sheets or blankets, as big or small as you wish anywhere in your house and get your little ones to help you with it. Then grab some pillows, books, toys, cookies and escape into your fort with your little ones.
Have a tea party, animated storytelling sessions, read, draw, play with toys, pretend-play, or if your fort is facing the television, you can snuggle up with your little ones for a movie night. Oh, the things you can do in your fort!
You should definitely try baking with your toddlers. I admit, it might get a little messy but not only is it a great bonding activity, baking boosts your little ones’ confidence, develops basic skills such as listening and counting as well as improves their vocabulary when they learn new words from a recipe.
You can let them help you fetch ingredients, add them, stir them, give them a small portion of dough to knead, use a cookie cutter to cut shapes out of the dough, let them frost a cake, sprinkle toppings on cup cakes and I could just keep going.
Alternatively, you could also bake or get some plain cupcakes and set up a decorating corner for your little ones with different flavoured icings and toppings such as chocolates, candies, marshmallows, sprinkles, nuts, fruits, and crumbs. Give them a free reign over the decoration and watch them get creative!
Also Read: A Massive List of Fun and Educational Online Resources for the Kids!
Treasure hunting is a good workout for your little ones, physically and mentally. What’s more, it fuels your little ones’ problem-solving skills and encourages creative thinking
Create simple and short riddles that when solved will lead your little ones to the next clue and hide around the house, with a prize hidden at the final location.
To make this more fun and stimulating, instead of riddles, you can use mini games or a combination of games and riddles as the clue. You could ask them to solve a puzzle, paper maze, a simple math equation, build a particular shape with building blocks, make the sound of or act like a particular animal, act cute or angry, and so forth.
The fun of this game is that you can get as creative as you want with the clues and activities you include.
Give your little ones a camera on-record and ask them to narrate whatever they see around the house, you’ll be surprised by their imagination.
If your little ones can write, get them to write a story or script. Get your phone out and record them as they act out the scenario, act it out with them, or they can act it out alone if they wish. If your little one wants to record their siblings acting, let them be the cameraman.
In addition to giving their imagination fodder to grow, you’re also allowing their communication skills, sense of responsibility and confidence to grow.
If your little ones love jumping from one couch to the other, they’ll absolutely love an indoor obstacle course. It is much easier to set up than you might think.
You can tape a masking tape to the floor and tell your little ones to only walk on the line. Topple some chairs or stretch a cloth between chairs to create a tunnel and let them crawl under it. Grab your couch cushions or pillows from the bed and pile them up and have your little ones climb over it.
Settle a stick up between two chairs and let your little ones do the limbo. Pile up some cushions and have them jump over it. Have some toys in a straight line and get them to run in a zigzag around the items. The possibilities are endless.
If only one kid is doing the race, you could time them to add a sense of thrill and have them attempt to beat their own timing for the next round.
If your little ones are competing, you can have the winner decide what to have for dinner, give them the choice of picking the next destination for a day out or such.
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A game I used to play growing up which admittedly could get quite competitive when played with siblings. If you want some free time, toss them a ball and watch them go at it for hours.
To make it more challenging, you can tell your little ones to only use one hand to keep the ball on air. You could also use a balloon and tell your little ones to only use their head.
Stimulate your little ones’ imagination with arts and craft works, a great way for little ones to express themselves and develop their creativity.
Gather some blank papers—small or big—or a transparent sheet, spread out some crayons, markers, paint, coloured pencils and pens and let your little ones create a masterpiece with them.
Model clay to look like their favourite characters or animals, use beads to create simple ornaments or jewellery, make masks out of paper plates, and teach your little ones to fold paper birds.
Instead of simply running with a baton in hand and passing it on, you can have your little ones do something before the baton passes hand.
For example, the first child with the baton has to leap like a frog to the next child and the next child has to hop on one feet to the next child in line. Then that child may have to run holding a spoon with an egg on it to another child who would then have to run with a bowl of water without spilling any of it to the next child. This child might only be able to move on certain colour of tiles to the next child and so on. You could keep the race going without breaking it by having the last kid with the baton move to the end of the line.
An indoor relay race is much more fun if you have more than one kid to play but that doesn’t mean you can’t make it work for just one kid. You could have your little one do all the tasks instead of different kids doing different tasks.
What better way to get your little one to pick up a new interest by introducing puppet-making? Puppet-making is a fun and engaging activity widely introduced by many kindergartens around the world. Making it from scratch, puppets are relatively easy handcraft to do with.
Be it your used popsicle sticks, socks or paper bags, simply utilize any resources that are laying around the house that has been unused for many years. Put up a theater with cupboards and unleash children's creativity for a puppet show.
Belt out your kids' favorite songs and everyone takes a turn to sing. Make it all fun by someone starting with a verse while the next continues with another. This would eventually lead to a lot of laughter among both the kids and parents.
Alternatively, you can make up a song on a Sunday morning while doing house chores. Get everyone to sing together and create lyrics that no one will ever forget.
Research shows that kids who pick up science at an early stage tend to get along with science faster when they go attend primary school. That said, it serves as an important reminder for us to expose our children to science as early as possible.
Now, don't get us wrong! Learning science doesn't have to be all theoretical and boring. In fact, it can be a very interesting lesson if you make it right with science experiments. Simple ingredients and basic materials are helpful enough in this scenario which is perfectly safe for kids to play along.
For example, use a few items such as balls, eggs, stones and water bottles for a sink or float experiment at home. Kids can do this activity at the kitchen sink, in the bathtub or on the floor with a tub or basin filled with water.
The sensory table is a thrilling activity for toddlers and preschoolers. It's going to be one of their favorite activities to do! Throw in items with different textures, sizes and shapes, mix it up or stack it, ask the children to explore it with multiple senses and use their imaginations to guess the items!
Playing a video game together is said to be the fastest and most convenient way for a family to stay connected together at home. With the growth of games continually increasing over the years, this has also led to a wider scope of games for kids of all ages. No matter what age children you have, there are games out there that can enrich their education and enhance their mind from as young as two years old.
One of these video games that we had to introduce to you is the Nintendo Switch. It went viral and popular as soon as it launched its products. There is a wide array of games for you to choose from, from fishing games to car racing. If you have extra budget, top it up with the RingFit Adventure where you can do exercise to stay healthy while playing games. How does it sound to you?
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Most of us are caught up with having to work the extra hours to make ends meet and provide for the family. The downside to this is that we now have lesser time and energy to put aside everything on top of the extensive list for housekeeping. From cooking, cleaning the house and helping with the kids on the studies, it can be very tiring after a long day.
A mother shared on Facebook how she kept her kid busy while working from home for the next 3 weeks. The trick is to make the child share her burden on the house chores by giving her kid a monopoly monetary reward. With the reward, her kid can buy TV time, gaming time or snacks in the house. Such a creative way to motivate your kids to start with some home errands!
Do you have an old family album collecting dust in your storeroom? There's no better time than now to visit these photos with your children. Reminisce the good old days and make it into a storytelling time for the little ones. It is also a good opportunity to introduce your ancestry to the younger generation to better understand where they came from. The family photo album is a great way to let distant loved ones feel included as well as tighten the family bond. Furthermore, visiting old photos together may inspire all family members to start a curated collection of photos together to look back on when they’re older.
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With all the travel restrictions now, it’s the best to do come Cuti Cuti Malaysia! We have you covered, with some recommended outdoor places for a good family bonding session.
Location:
Jalan Prima Tropika Barat, Bandar Putra Permai, 43300 Seri Kembangan.
Operating Hour:
Monday-Friday: 10 am - 6 pm
Weekend & Public Holiday: 9.30 am – 6pm
Closed on Tuesday.
Admission:
Adult – RM39
Children (Below 12) & Seniors (Above 60) – RM32
Tucked in Sri Kembangan, Farm in the City is about half an hour drive from Kuala Lumpur city centre. Set in a typical Malaysia village-themed setting, Farm In the City is an uniquely designed petting zoo where children can get in touch with more than 100 species of exotic and rare animals with close proximity.
On top of that, visitors also get to see over 60 types of tropical fruit trees and shrubs which we usually only watch it from the TV frame.
Location:
Lorong Bukit Pantai, Bangsar, 59100 Kuala Lumpur.
Operating Hour:
Monday-Sunday: 7 am - 7 pm
Admission: FOC
Kebun-Kebun translates to orchard in Bahasa Malaysia. Located on an 8.5-acre hill slope in Bangsar, Kebun-Kebun is a community project by the patrons in the neighborhood to create a bio-diverse environment. Expect to see the fowls run free and you can even purchase food to feed them by paying only RM2. Parents can also voluntarily participate to work in the garden and their weekly communal work. All the proceeds from the garden are donated to charity. That said, you are indirectly contributing to the charity too. Occasionally, Kebun-Kebun organizes workshops to educate the public with insightful information. Best of all, the entrance is free of charge! You can walk in with your kids as long as the door is opened.
Location:
Batu 20, 1/2, Jalan Sungai Congkak, Kampung Padang, 43100 Hulu Langat, Selangor
Operating Hour:
Monday-Sunday: 9 am – 5.30 pm (Last departure time: 3.30pm)
Admission:
River Thrill (Intermediate) – RM 70
Rapid Extreme (Advanced) – RM 80
Double Dare (River Thrill + Rapid Extreme) – RM 125
Skytrex Sg Congkak is an amazing place to indulge yourself in adventurous activities and pump up adrenalines. by a lot of attractions, Skytrex Sg Congkak is 40 minutes driving distance away. Climb through the obstacles and glide from tree to tree with the breathtaking aerial view above the lush greenery tropical forest.
Comes with 2 difficulty level, parents with older kids can choose to go with Rapid Extreme or opt for River Thrill for the younger little ones. Jump right into the Sg Congkak river with the high rope course to refresh yourself after getting all sweaty.
Location:
2, Jalan Stonor, Kuala Lumpur, 50450 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur
Operating Hour:
Monday-Saturday: 10 am – 5 pm
Admission: Free entrance
Location:
Persiaran Tasek, Seksyen 14, 40000 Shah Alam, Selangor
Admission: Free
Shah Alam Lake Garden or better known as Taman Tasik Shah Alam, it is a relatively new attraction in the neighborhood. It has now became the favorite spot for families to hangout. Sprawled over 43 hectares, the Shah Alam Lake Garden has plenty to offer. The manmade lake is well-equipped with jogging tracks and pedestrian bridges leading to a lake viewing platform. On top of that, visitors also can rent paddle boats, kayaks or cycling floats at a very reasonable price starting from as low as RM 8/ person. The park also offers a cruise tour to family who just wants to enjoy the landscape views.