KidZania Kuala Lumpur 8th anniversary in “City of Infinite Possibilities"

Happy Birthday, KidZania Kuala Lumpur! Mayor Shahrul Nizar Ahmad (centre) officiates KidZania Kuala Lumpur’s 8th Anniversary celebration in “A City of Infinite Possibilities”.

It’s time for infinite fun and madness! Celebrating its 8th anniversary this year, award-winning indoor family centre, KidZania Kuala Lumpur is committed to making the city a place of infinite possibilities, one that will inspire and challenge children to dream big.

The enthusiastic ‘zupervisors’ of KidZania Kuala Lumpur made sure the children and their families had oodles of fun with an exciting selection of infinite-themed activities, edutaining workshops, entertaining performances and parade, where the children got to discover their potential and dreams to the fullest.

Four main activities and three workshops were featured around various establishments within the city, exclusively for visitors today. The main activities include a Tealive Infinity Cups Challenge and Nips Straw Challenge by Kodomo Lion to improve the children’s movement and accuracy. Both activities are a form of sensory play to develop and improve their gross and fine motor skills. Meanwhile, kids had the opportunity to join the Colouring Contest activity run by the Malaysian Palm Oil Council (MPOC), and participate in the Infinity Bracelet Race where kids won prizes by making bracelets in an infinity shape.

Nips Straw Challenge encouraging kids to broaden their horizons and develop gross and fine motor skills with special prizes courtesy of Kodomo Lion!

Colouring Time! Children expressing their creativity and artistic expressions courtesy of Faber-Castell.

The infinity shape also featured in the three workshops. The Infinity Tuna Wrap workshop by Mission Foods saw the the kids making infinity-shaped wraps while Faber-Castell’s Infinity Colouring Party workshop enabled kids to use their creativity in colouring their own version of the infinity symbol. Last but not least, the DIY Infinity Mask workshop resulted in creative infinity-shaped masks.

Said Shahrul Nizar Ahmad, Mayor of KidZania Kuala Lumpur, “It’s been eight year since we were established. Since then we’ve seen increased visitors year on year, making us a much sought-after family destination in the country. We have also been certified as a co-curricular partner with the Ministry of Education and worked with numerous industry partners and collaborators over the years, for only one goal – to ultimately equip children with an understanding of the real world while empowering them with a variety of development skills, from creativity, financial literacy, critical thinking and the ability to dream and dream big!



“Most children have dreams of what they want to be when they grow up. It is so important to promote that positivity in encouraging kids to chase after the path they dream of. We always desire to motivate the children to dream big! At KidZania, we advocate the ‘Learn Life Today’ approach by offering real-life job experiences in different industries to develop important life skills and values. We are committed to help the kids broaden their horizons, recognising and identifying the path or things they are good at. We hope to turn every child’s dream into reality at KidZania,” concluded Shahrul.
Moving forward, KidZania Kuala Lumpur aims to regularly roll out new activities and continuously collaborate with more partners in creating additional career opportunities for the children to experience first-hand.

KidZania Kuala Lumpur’s 8th anniversary event was made possible with the help of collaborative partners which include Faber-Castell, Kodomo Lion, Mission Foods, Tealive and Malaysian Palm Oil Council (MPOC). As part of the celebration, KidZania Kuala Lumpur will also be presenting special prizes from the collaborative partners to the kids after winning the challenges and contests.

More information about KidZania Kuala Lumpur’s 8th anniversary and further details about activities can be found at https://bit.ly/2wIYnAX.

About KidZania Kuala Lumpur
KidZania Kuala Lumpur is an award-winning indoor family centre that promotes learning by offering interactive role-play experiences for kids. The first of its kind in providing edutainment fun, KidZania empowers and inspires kids to pursue their life’s dreams by providing them an avenue to explore what it’s like to live and work in a real functioning city. KidZania’s kid-sized city experience is targeted at kids aged between 4 to 14 years which allows them to choose from over 100 job related role-plays spread across 60 various city establishments. As in the real world, children perform "jobs" and are either paid for their work or pay to shop or to be entertained. KidZania is built as a replica of a real functioning child-sized city, complete with buildings, paved streets, vehicles, a functioning economy, and recognizable destinations in the form of "establishments" sponsored and branded by leading multi-national and local brands.

Raising resilient kids - role play helps

 Everyone has got a busy lifestyle, we need to find time to balance our life and find bonding time with our children. Do you ever feel that sometimes our kids experience disappointment, frustration and failure? You are not alone, kids also experience criticism and disapproval; and/or exclusion/bullying by peers.

As parent we need to be there for our children, childhood is important stage of growing up. My sons would be frustrated at times if they didn't achieve in the result they wanted for example examination that they had.

Having healthy lifestyle is important don't just sit at home, bring them out for the park or playground.

 Nowadays kids have many to learn and studies, tuition and other activities if there's any. My kids would be frustrated if they are constantly studies and attending to tuition. That's why we need to have balance in lifestyle, giving our moral support and bonding with them. 

My son Sean would be shy on stage and lack of self confidence, looking at the video my son didn't feel shy at all because there's KidZania staff that guided him. He overcome his fear and feeling nervous of standing on stage by believing himself that he can do it, also attended a few classes of Kids Public Speaking during his school holidays. That's not all, he says sometimes he still having fear when standing on stage, but he has overcome it slowly by gaining self confidence. Sean says that he got to be good model for his little brother who is 5 years younger than him. He's turning 13 years old next month, being Form 1 student he's also active in school's activities namely being a Police Cadet, Japanese Language Learning Class and Basketball player. He didn't feel shy to speak up too, as he can communicate easily with his classmate with varies language Mandarin, English and Malay.

There are many good opportunity to learn and have fun at KidZania where they can have the fun experienced of learning together at the same time. I like to bring my kids to KidZania because this is an interactive learning edutainment theme park for kids that helps prepare them for the real world by immersing them in simulated adult occupations and real-life situations; it's role-play activities and (variable) programme are aimed to help kids "know, create, care, share and play", which support a child's social-emotional resilience.


The YouTube link of modelling: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YP12P1TldLo

Pretending and dramatic play drives child development

 Being mom of two boys, now they have turned 12 years old and 7 years old. Time fly and I see that pretending and dramatic play improve child development. They have many roles to play in life as a child. Learning to make jewelry, it's not easy task but they tried by putting each bead and matching the color of beads turn it into beautiful bracelet.

Sean learning to be youtuber

 Importance of role play for kids is that kids learn to solve problems, coordinate, cooperate and think flexibly.

 Education are important but it's good to balance them out by giving them chance to express themselves. For example above Sean being a kid tour guide. He got to learn about the animal names and habitat sharing it with the tourists.

 Talking about tour guide, there was time where he and his brother pretend to be tour guide agent at the KidZania pretending they are making a field trip information.

 Pretending and dramatic play drives child development, the other day we went to a shopping mall. There's information on how to perform CPR and here goes my little one, hands on to learn on rescue and CPR process. It's not an easy tasks but at least he knows of how real real life issues, cultivate social and emotional intelligence. Kids learn about themselves and the world.

Role playing activities encourage children to learn about themselves and the world around them. It builds confidence, creativity, communication, physical development and problem-solving skills. Take example of above my little one, trying to cut up the banana into pieces it helps with improving his motor skills.

pretending that he's going to rescue someone at the top.

My personal ideas and tips on role-playing activities can be anywhere anytime even at home. Well, there's KidZania Kuala Lumpur which is an interactive learning edutainment theme park for kids that helps to prepare them for the real world by immersing them in simulated adult occupations and real-life situations andits role-play activities are aimed to helping kids to learn life today " - all of which support a child's social emotional resilience.

For more information of KidZania, you can click on the link to find out.

Mom and son day's out at Kidzania KL

My son so happy waiting for his turn and he's wearing cool sunglasses that I bought him in Genting Highlands. The sunglasses cost RM10, the security guard at Kidzania also ask me where to purchase this cool sunglasses. Does he looks like Robotcop/Cyborg? What else can you think of? Eventually it ends up becoming my headband as he didn't want to wear it all the time. Achievement today, I manage to sign him up for Kidzania Passport yeah he's having his own passport. He can used it until 17 years old. Just one time payment of RM30 during registration, it's one time payment only. He will need to change/upgrade his passport if collected 30 stamps can go another level of passport. Last level would need to collect 60 stamps. 

Today is the day I brought son to Kidzania KL, thanks to my dear for sending us as he's not working today. Son is excited and happy as he been waiting his for few months. He didn't join any field trip during his tuition. I am happy to have won passes to Kidzania and I decided to bring my eldest son as my toddler wasn't ready for long hours play time. I bought a RM15.90 necklace pouch for son so he can put the passport/money while play. They have many choices and price range from RM15.90 to RM28.90. I saw many cute nice patterns for gals.

I promised him that I am going to bring him to Kidzania during the school holiday. Next Monday school starts, today many parents bring their children to Kidzania. It's crowded after 1pm, he didn't wait for long for some jobs that he loves. He's first time being a pilot, cashier, window cleaner, heatlh researcher, CSI and many more. He did total of 12 jobs in Kidzania, one of them he learned to make chocolate. He was worry that he's not able to play Fireman as many kids usually waiting but with my encouragement he just waited 15 minutes then it's his turn to play.

We have been out all day long, from morning until night. After Kidzania, we head to Ikea. We thought of having dinner there but sad to say due to crowd and lack of space to sit. We didn't have our dinner, I miss eating the meatball in Ikea, never enough of having them!

Today is last day of school holiday so Kidzania open from 9am til 5pm. But we only enter Kidzania at 10.30am and he finished playing around 4pm.

Tonight my feet is feeling sore, so tired feet. Walking all day long as we also bought a table light for son's study table. How about you? How are you spending your weekends?

UK Agro Farm at Kluang

There is a field trip that son interest to go but my dear is not willing to let him go. He's worry of his safety as journey is far. It's 3 hours buses from here to UK Agro Farm in Kluang. The field trip cost RM120 for son to go, I don't know why field trip not allow parent to go. If he's willing to ask teacher if I can go along then he might have the chance to go. I would love to go UK Agro Farm, been Google of this so much!

So I haven't decide what to do on the day yet. So it might be going for movie, or Kidzania. My son loves Kidznia very much, he didn't have the KidZanian paZZport yet for Kidzania. It's time to sign him up as he loves the place so much.

KidZania KL School Holidays and Christmas Shows and Activities

KidZania is an indoor family edutainment center which offers an interactive learning and entertainment experience for kids in a kid-sized city that delivers the first-of-its kind edutainment fun. My son loves this place very much. I am sure most parents will find it relaxing when the kids having fun in Kidzania.

On Wednesday I attended the media preview of KidZania Kuala Lumpur School Holidays and Christmas Shows & Activities.

KidZania presents the Christmas Play 

"Jack Frost and the Search for Santa"

A young boy, Jack Frost finds himself in the mysterious Winter Wonderland as he searches for Santa Claus. Follow young Jack Frost as he embarks on a wonderful adventure, making new friends while learning new and exciting things along the way!

Frosty the snowman and Jack Frost

Jack met Elf and Frosty the snowman

Jack and his friends also met Grinch, pretended to be Santa

Oh no, is Grinch stealing the Christmas gifts?! What's going to happen?

Can you spot the real Santa in the photo?

In Jack Frost and the Search for Santa, kids get opportunity to be part of the play.

I am sure kids will get excited to know which role they'll get to play... 

My son enjoying himself throughout the shows.

Sneak peek video instagram Video 1 and Video 2

 KidZania presents The RightzKeeper's Show
"The RightzKeeper's Show"
Two kids talk about their dreams and how life would be like as an adult. One day during recess, they find themselves in an adventure that would change their lives forever.

They discover KidZania, a place where kids make all the rules as wellas live and play as adults, and learn how KidZania came about from its five RightzKeepers:

Urbana, Vita, Beebop, Chika & Bache.

Named the "Best Experience for Kids" in Expatriate Lifestyle's Best of Malaysia Award 2014 for the second consecutive year running, Kidzania Kuala Lumpur goes beyond traditional teaching mediums to continously look at opportunities to expose kids to new experiences and endless occupational possibilities.

Sneak peak my instagram for video 1 and video 2.

After the show, we head to the KidZania's new Batik Painting Establishment

Love the wall of Batik Painting, so colorful.

Miera and her daughter having nice bonding time to paint their creative Batik.

Above creation of my son and mine, so which is mine? Wanna guess?

KidZania now offers a new batik painter role-play activity at the Jadi Batek establishment. Ropleplaying as batik painters, kids will be exposed to the process of batik painting, with an emphasis on color combination and manipulating colors on fabric. Malaysian batik especially is renowned for its vibrant colors, bold prints and its versatility, making it one of the most sought-after Malaysian products as souvenirs and gifts.

There is an Urbano House, the dedicated section for toddlers aged 0 to 3 years, trained Zupervisors will be hosting additional activities to keep younger ones entertained. Among these activities are story-telling sessions complemented with costumed character appearances and as well as a new Little Chef activity, where the Zupervisors will work with toddlers so they can learn to put together simple food menus.

It's School Holidays, have you plan to bring your kids for an edutainment centre? My 8 years old son is excited and he wants to go during this school holiday. He haven't sign up for the KidZanian PaZZport, with KidZanian PaZZport he can start earning stamps for each activity completed at KidZania establishments. The more stamps kids acquire, the faster they'll advance through the three levels of B.KidZanian; earning them from benefits to enjoy at KidZania, including preferred access at the Airport, discounts at the National Store of KidZania, and more kidZos - the official currency of KidZania.

For more information visit www.kidzania.com.my or www.facebook.com/KidZaniaKualaLumpur or call the KidZania CareLine at 1300 88 KIDZ (5439).

Mom's Time Out@Kidzania

This was last Saturday, It's Mom's Time Out at Kidzania.

The first time my kids went there, it's a fun playground for them.

Many job scope available and age requirement to participate.

They make money from there?! I mean Kidzania money. 

It's our first time there, so we didn't want the boys to be too excited.. 

Always eyes on them.. 

Son loves it so much, he wants to go again, he likes on the job training but he didn't join the fire engine as need to wait an hour. He also didn't join the pilot as long queue too, perhaps another time..

Excuse me.. I have delivery to do... 

My son with interest to be delivery boy of News Straits Times, he also did the Poslaju.

At Poslaju, two boys cut the queue though I told the boys to queue but they pretend deaf!

There were 3 buses that stop by Kidzania, buses from Penang and Johor Bharu.

Freeze yourself!

Dancing fun time, there will off the music where you need to freeze yourself.

Winners will be based on those that didn't move at all.

Son said they let them remove the black lungs due to smoking... 

Son also likes to play surgery at the Kidzania. He got so many questions to ask...

A room for just toddler to play around. 

Piano time.. 

The Saturday tired us out, we left around 5pm.

It's a fun place for the kids, adults not allow to go in certain shop as only for kids shopping by themselves. No kidding.. 

The food in Kidzania, so expensive RM8 for a sandwich.

Well no food and drink allow inside. They will check your bags!

There is locker available RM1 for locker to use.

LifeTime Asia Mom's Day Out

Every mom needs time out, who doesn't?

Three Moms Get A Time Out in LIFETIME Asia’s First Original Production

LIFETIME debuts its new family reality series Mom’s Time Out on August 28, featuring three families from Singapore, Malaysia and the Philippines as they undertake a role reversal social experiment. The three moms take a 5-day holiday in Vietnam together, leaving the dads to manage their kids and household. Premiering every Thursday at 9pm, the five half-hour series showcases the interesting and sometimes funny results when these typically hands-off dads are left in charge.

These three families got chance for the Moms Time Out.

The Jason's family

The Pang's family

The Bailey's family

Mom’s Time Out encourages the theme of family, a strong focus in Asian culture, and attracted brands such as Angsana Lăng Cô, Central Vietnam, KidZania Kuala Lumpur, SANRIO HELLO KITTY TOWN and The Little Big Club to be part of the series.


Mom’s Time Out will bring to viewers an interactive second screen experience through a weekly parenting discussion. Viewers can stand to win a 3D2N stay for 2 at Angsana Lăng Cô, Central Vietnam when they download the ScanAd app on their Apple and Android devices. They can also participate in discussions such as managing a child’s social habits to handling a child’s tantrums.

Themed Attractions and Resorts, which operates famed theme parks KidZania Kuala Lumpur, SANRIO HELLO KITTY TOWN, and The Little Big Club is proud to provide educational and recreational destinations for the families of Mom’s Time Out. Destinations which offer something relevant and useful to parents and kids give added value to family bonding and providing hours of quality family playtime.


Watch the trailer above for the Moms Time Out.

Three dads from Malaysia, Singapore, and the Philippines will take charge of the family while their wives are away. How three dads going to take care the family without their wife? Premiering every Thursday at 9pm from 28 August, 2014.


Catch the amusing family adventures in Mom’s Time Out this August on LIFETIME. For more information, visit www.lifetimeasia.com/MomsTimeOut.


#MomsTimeOut


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