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Christmas
Shopping

Happy Go KL
November 28, 2024

The Countdown to Christmas Begins: CzipLee’s First-Ever CzipMas Advent Calendar

This holiday season, CzipLee (集利) invites all stationery enthusiasts to indulge in the joy of daily surprises with the launch of their first-ever CzipMas Advent Calendar! Designed to…

Celebrations
Chinese New Year
Festivals

MakanMama
January 30, 2024

Chinese New Year in Kuala Lumpur: what to expect

It used to be that I dreaded Chinese New Year (the ang pows that I would receive not withstanding!). The only reason would be the…

Christmas
Eco KL
KL life

FloralPapa
December 12, 2023

A potted Christmas tree for life

Through my 64 Christmases, the range of Christmas trees experienced over the years has been one of variety. From Tasmanian bushland cut Casuarinas and native…

Christmas
KL life
Shopping

FloralPapa
December 10, 2023

How to pick the best Christmas tree

One of the great Christmas traditions of home was going to a Christmas tree farm, selecting, and cutting our own Christmas tree. How would we…

Charity
Shopping

ActiveMama
November 8, 2023

Gifts with a purpose from 6 great Malaysian charities

Every time when it’s someone’s birthday or when there is a special occasion, I frantically search for gifts or hampers that: a) are presentable with…

Charity
KL life
Kuala Lumpur

Happy Go KL
October 30, 2023

Give with your heart to Malaysian charities

Christmas is around the corner and what better way to spread love and goodwill than giving your time, money, clothes or food to charities in…

Christmas
Kuala Lumpur
Shopping

Happy Go KL
October 25, 2023

The best Christmas bazaars in KL in 2023

It’s hard to believe that we’re nearing the end of 2023. Another two months or so and we’re in the new year already! Not before…

Charity
Education
Expat life

Happy Go KL
August 21, 2023

Wanted: teachers for refugee schools in Kuala Lumpur

Did you know there are about 50,000 refugee children in Malaysia below the age of 18? In Malaysia, refugees have no legal status, and their…

Education
Moving to Malaysia
Preschools

Happy Go KL
August 7, 2023

International schools in Kuala Lumpur

Are you trying to decide between international schools in Kuala Lumpur? You might be in for a headache. There are many options, whether you are…

Outdoors with kids

Happy Go KL
April 10, 2023

10 Best outdoor activities for families in and around KL

Let’s have outdoor fun while the good weather lasts. There are so many places in and around KL where kids easily can spend a few…

Healthy food
Shopping

DurianMama
May 10, 2022

Qra at Arcoris Mont Kiara

Our planet is huffing and puffing its way through omni-present pollution, overpopulation, and other ecological challenges. It is therefore refreshing to see how businesses like…

Hikes
Nature

Happy Go KL
April 25, 2022

The 7 best hikes around Kuala Lumpur

Nothing beats an early morning hike with the family and we are blessed with so many hiking trails in KL. How to choose the right…

Education
Kuala Lumpur

Multilingual mama
August 8, 2021

Happy to homeschool in KL

This article was published previously in February 2016. After each school holiday pre-COVID times, most parents breathe a sigh of relief as they resume their…

DIY
Eco KL
Environment

Happy Go KL
August 3, 2021

How to recycle with kids

This article was first published in April 2016. In my experience, kids are quick to adopt green ideas and are very good environmentalists. Maybe it’s…

Eco KL
Shopping

DurianMama
March 22, 2021

Qra: a modern neighbourhood grocer

“Explore, Learn and Buy” at Qra supermarket in Bukit Tunku. With their slogan in mind and knowing they’re very much into eco sustainability, today I…

Schools

Happy Go KL Partner
February 19, 2021

ISKL wins International School Award for Well-being Initiative

On 18 January 2021, The International School Awards 2021 were live-streamed around the world. We are pleased to announce that The International School of Kuala…

Schools

Happy Go KL Partner
February 11, 2021

ISKL Open Day: let’s stay connected!

How will you prepare my child to be future-ready? This is the burning question Ms. Julia Love, Admissions Director at The International School of Kuala…