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Education
Kids
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Happy Go KL Partner
March 24, 2020

Creating robotics engineers of the future – ISKL hosts inaugural robotics tournament

The International School of Kuala Lumpur (ISKL) was proud to host the first-ever Malaysian National Vex IQ Robotics Championship on February 22, 2020. 16 teams…

Health

Happy Go KL
March 17, 2020

COVID-19: the sensible approach

Have you got the feeling your life is put on a hold? That the entire world’s focus is now on the COVID-19 virus? Indeed, the…

Travelling with kids

Hoochiemama
March 12, 2020

Cycling in Bangkok with kids – explore Bang Krachao

Visiting Bangkok with kids is so much fun! Reason for a second post on this fab city. This time the focus is on bikes… We’ll…

Education

Happy Go KL Partner
March 8, 2020

Happy International Women’s Day

“Equality is important. Full stop.” Find out more about gender equality through the lenses of the Nexus community in this video. At Nexus International School…

Beaches
Travelling with kids

Wranglemama
February 19, 2020

Revisiting Hoi An

When planning a holiday, each family has their own unique mix of must-haves to make their time away just right. For my family, our aim…

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Moving to Malaysia
Travelling with kids

Happy Go KL Partner
February 13, 2020

Pet-friendly holidays and city life in Malaysia

Those of us who have pets, enjoy taking them out with us. Either shopping, to a coffee shop a walk in the park or on…

Beaches
Cherating
Hotels

Wranglemama
February 12, 2020

Visiting Cherating with kids

Cherating is a sleepy little fishing town on Malaysia’s East coast, only a 3,5-hour drive from KL. With its long sandy beaches, laid back eateries…

Happy Go KL Partner
February 10, 2020

Experience ISKL’s live virtual tour!

ISKL has announced that due to the ongoing Covid-19 situation, its Open Day scheduled for February 27 has been postponed. However, there is ‘virtually’ nothing…

Animals
Bangsar
Eco KL

Wranglemama
February 6, 2020

Kebun-Kebun Bangsar

Up until last week, when we thought of an outing to Bangsar, we would think of grabbing some food, doing a bit of shopping, or…

Culture
Festivals
Kuala Lumpur

Chaimama
February 1, 2020

Tips for visiting Batu Caves at Thaipusam

The start of the year has been like a whirlwind of festivities. This week Hindu devotees of Lord Murugan, son of creator Lord Shiva, celebrate…

Hotels
Langkawi
Travelling with kids

SpanglishMama
January 28, 2020

Aloft Hotel, Langkawi – a hotel with high standards

When it comes to hunting for hotels on the nearby island of Langkawi, the choice seems to be between ‘cheap as chips’ and higher end…

Celebrations
Expat life
Festivals

Happy Go KL
January 27, 2020

Thaipusam at Batu Caves – bring the kids?

If you have never been to the Hindu festival of Thaipusam, and you are new to the experience, you might wonder if you should take…

Indoor playgrounds
Kuala Lumpur
Things to do with kids

RecipeMama
January 23, 2020

Espace Ekocheras Entertainment Park

A sticky wall, trampolines and a snow park – welcome to Espace Ekocheras Entertainment Park! The fairly new attraction is one of the newest indoor…

Day trips
Kuala Lumpur
Sports

DIYMama
January 21, 2020

The new Skytrex in Sg Congkak

If you like a good flying fox this is the place for you! You’ve probably been to Skytrex in Shah Alam that unfortunately is no…

Motherhood
Parenting
Toddlers

KacauMama
January 16, 2020

When the world is on fire: Talking to your little one about a crisis

It’s all over the news, all over our feeds and in our hearts in the quiet of the day. Last night, I sat down with…

beast park in kuala lumpur - Happy Go KL

Kuala Lumpur
Sports

DIYMama
January 14, 2020

Beast Park @Jumpa – the latest indoor park in KL

Bringing out the beast in you! That’s the slogan of the newest family attraction in KL, Beast Park, located on the 3rd floor of the…

Happy Go KL Partner
January 10, 2020

Chinese New Year events at Great Eastern Mall

Great Eastern Mall is blossoming with Chinese New Year joy! Get ready for the festive mood at the vibrant atmosphere full of welcoming melodies and…

Education
Schools

Happy Go KL Partner
January 10, 2020

Student agency – what does it mean?

The term “student agency” is popular amongst educators but many parents are left somewhat confused about what it actually means and why it is so…

Chinese New Year
Culture
Festivals

Happy Go KL
January 8, 2020

Where to see lion dance in KL

We love watching lion dance, especially the acrobatic ones – who doesn’t! This time of the year my kids also love to spot lion dance…

Happy Go KL Partner
January 8, 2020

Nexus IBDP scholarships open for applications

The International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) is a two-year pre-university course that provides is accepted by many universities worldwide. IBDP students complete assessments in six…

SpanglishMama
January 7, 2020

Taking a dip at Splash Out – Langkawi’s brand new water park!

So you’ve meandered along the mangroves – tick. You’ve braved the Sky Bridge and cable car – tick. You’ve spent time splashing in the sea…

CNY activities for kids in KL 2018 - Happy Go KL

Chinese New Year
Kuala Lumpur

Happy Go KL
January 7, 2020

Events: Chinese New Year 2020

Chinese New Year 2020 will bring the town alive with kids’ events taking place across the city on most weekends from now until CNY. Bookmark…

Kids
Schools

Happy Go KL Partner
December 31, 2019

The International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme in the spotlight

Choosing a pre-university course is very important and never easy, especially when there are so many options these days. Here in Malaysia, the International Baccalaureate…

Books
Kuala Lumpur
Shopping

EcoMama
December 24, 2019

The 5 best kid-friendly bookstores in KL

There are many bookstores in KL. But how to find a truly kid-friendly one? Here are our favourite bookstores in KL, with a good dedicated…

Kids

Happy Go KL
December 20, 2019

Making screen time safe and productive for our children

Children are spending more and more time on mobile devices, making screen time a big issue for parents. Children should be using their screen time…