Cold Storage Kids Run Returns

The Cold Storage Kids Run is back for its second year running and is better than ever! This year’s Kids Run featured a longer route and a challenging obstacle course that promised an exciting day out for children and adults alike. Part of an initiative by Cold Storage Malaysia to promote Malaysians on the importance of living a healthy lifestyle, the 2018 edition of the Kids Run aims to promote healthy routines from a tender age. Indeed a fun time out for son and me though his eldest brother unable to join us because he has to go for last tuition for Chinese language.


Malaysia is one of the top four most overweight countries in Asia Pacific and the rapid rise of overweight children is alarming, as they are at a higher risk of becoming obese as adults and that could lead to many health complications.1 With the advancement of technology, most children and parents take for granted the importance of regular exercises and a balanced meal. Couple that with parents busy schedules, children tend to eat unhealthy food most of the time and do not get enough important nutrients that their body needs in order to grow. We need to be good example for our children, it's good to have outdoor activities from time to time. We have a fun time last year at Cold Storage Kids Run, this year is our 2nd year to take part.You can click it to read about it.


Cold Storage Malaysia is leading the conversation on promoting the importance of an active lifestyle as well as an adequate diet to the public, especially to the future leaders of our country. The Cold Storage Kids Run further emphasis our commitment in inspiring both children and adults, to make healthy food choices by providing a fine selection of fresh and high quality groceries in our stores. This event is part of our continuous effort in educating children on the importance of a balanced lifestyle since young as it could encourage them to start adopting to healthy habits in the future. This year they also bringing the cheer up to 40 MyKasih Foundation primary school students beneficiaries from Sekolah Kebangsaan Bukit Lanjan (Asli) joining the fun-run towards a healthier lifestyle. A total of RM40,000 from the Cold Storage Kids Run 2018 was channelled to MyKasih Foundation - a non-profit organisation that aims to help the less fortunate in Malaysia as part of Cold Storage Malaysia CSR effort.

Speaking at the event, Pierre-Olivier Deplanck, Managing Director of GCH Retail (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd. said, “We wanted to create a fun activity that our customers and family can participate and at the same time the activity should consist of educational messages that is explained in an exciting manner. Once again, Cold Storage Malaysia is proud to call the Kids Run initiative as one of our best effort in promoting the importance of living a balanced and healthy lifestyle.”


Children today are smarter than we give them credit for. We believe that the duty of educating the children on living a healthy lifestyle falls on their parents. Therefore, by encouraging parents to also take part, the adults can lead by example and become a positive role model to their children when it comes to leading a healthy lifestyle.


MyKasih Foundation Chairman and Co-Founder, Tan Sri Dr Ngau Boon Keat, expressed his gratitude to Cold Storage for their generosity and continued support of MyKasih Foundation. “We are thankful to receive this RM 40,000 contribution which will go towards the MyKasih ‘Love My School’ student bursary programme to aid students from low-income households. The foundation currently supports 6,500 students in 101 schools, out of which, 30 are Orang Asli primary schools.”


In addition to providing the students with cashless bursaries, the programme includes supplementary activities such as tuition, annual sports days, edible garden projects and installation of computer labs for 21st century learning.


“We truly appreciate this gesture from Cold Storage and hope that other companies will come forward with their charitable giving to support the MyKasih ‘Love My School’ programme”, said Tan Sri Dr Ngau.


Through the Cold Storage Kids Run, we hope to make a change by partnering up with multiple brands that share the same vision as us.


“On behalf of Cold Storage Malaysia, we would like to extend our gratitude towards our event's main sponsors, Emborg, Pediasure, Korea Agro - Fisheries & Food Trade Corporation, Bestari, Darlie, Freedom, Goodday, Julies, Kewpie Malaysia, Kinder Joy, Milo, Prego, Bega, Sunquick, Tiger, PetitMiam, Anmum, O’ Fresh, Enfagrow, Facklemann, Garden Basket, Hot Wheels, KMT, Philips, Wyeth Nutrition Malaysia . We would also like to thank all our participants that joined us in making the Cold Storage Kids Run 2018 a huge success,” said Deplanck.

We stayed til the end for the lucky draw but we didn't win, there are attractive prizes to win and one of it is Legoland Themepark Hotel at Johor Bharu. We have a great time together, this year we get to experience the run in the mall, my son had a fall in mall but we manage to finish the run in time for the Fruity Run. If you are thinking of bonding time with children it's good to take part in family run together.

"We Are Malaysia" campaign @Sunway Lagoon from 11 August to 30 September 2017

It's the month of August, celebrate Malaysia's rich cultural heritage in conjunction with National Day and Malaysia Day as Sunway Lagoon welcomes you to its 'We Are Malaysia' campaign from 11 August 2017 to 30 September 2017. You can view the above video for the We Are Malaysia Welcoming Dance with cultural dance influences inspired by multi ethnic background of Malaysia.

Check out the below schedule of Sunway Lagoon, many exciting activities awaiting you.

Entrench yourself in Malaysia’s ethnic roots at the Cultural Walk and partake in activities from making your own enthralling Malay Batik painting, learning the ropes to produce graceful Chinese Calligraphy Artwork, to getting beautiful Indian Henna Designs every weekend between 2pm – 4pm! Catch the We Are Malaysia Parade at the Zulu Walk with special appearances of performers in traditional costumes and musical instruments such as the kompang, cymbal, and tabla.

Chinese Calligraphy Artwork

Indian Henna Designs

Malay Batik Painting

If you are feeling nostalgic, head on over for a game or two of Malaysia’s favourite traditional pastime such as the Batu Seremban, Gasing, Congkak and Sepak Raga that will run daily at the
Surf Beach with special merchandise to be given away. Quench your midday thirst and get a taste
of drinking the Malaysian way by ordering from F&B outlets namely, Simba, Zuka, Chill Lah…,
Take 5 and Oasis ‘air bungkus ikat tepi’ style!

“In the spirit of Malaysia’s multicultural nation, we encourage the public to join us for the best day ever with their family and friends to celebrate our beautiful country at Sunway Lagoon! We see this as an opportunity for guests, local and international to get in touch with our roots with the many fun and exciting activities offered, the Malaysian way. May it be their first time experiencing these traditions and games, or reliving it, it’s going to be great time for all!” commented Sean Choo, General Manager of Sunway Lagoon.

happy with my blogger friend Miera

Frame that picture perfect moment in a ‘We Are Malaysia’ we-fie at Sunway Lagoon and post it on your Instagram account set to public and hashtag #SLWeAreMalaysia for a chance to win prizes up to RM11,000 in the We Are Malaysia Challenge! Win exclusive Sunway Lagoon tickets and Sunway Pyramid Ice Skating tickets for the whole family or your group of friends!

The premier park offers six various themed parks and over 90 attractions for all ages from the
Water Park, Amusement Park, Wildlife Park, Extreme Park, Scream Park and its latest addition, Nickelodeon Lost Lagoon. More information about Sunway Lagoon can be obtained online at www.sunwaylagoon.com, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/SunwayLagoonMalaysia,
or call 603 5639 0000.

Join Thomas & Friends™ on land, into the sea and out in space at Sunway Pyramid Shopping Mall

(From L-R) Joanne Teng, Senior Brand Manager, Mattel Southeast Asia; Audrey Ng, Assistant Brand Manager for Thomas & Friends^TM, Mattel Southeast Asia; Caryn Low, Marketing Manager of Sunway Pyramid

 Who is a fan of Thomas &  Friends™, I like to watch Thomas & Friends™ when I was young. How about you? Now you can join Thomas & Friends™ on land, into the sea and out in space at Sunway Pyramid Shopping Mall. Mattel Southeast Asia (Mattel) today launched a new Thomas & Friends™ toy line in Malaysia, themed around Thomas’ new Adventures beyond the Island of Sodor.

“In this digital age, parents are faced with the challenge of finding alternative ways to stimulate the healthy development of children in the crucial early years. The new toy line brings back the fun of physical play, presenting Thomas & Friends™ in new environments that encourage children to broaden the scope of their imagination through the endless hours of fun that physical play provides,” said Joanne Teng, Senior Brand Manager, Mattel Southeast Asia. 

Thomas & Friends^TM Adventures Storytelling Session

Typically, you’ll spot Thomas & Friends™ in locations such as Tidmouth Sheds, Knapford Station, Brendam Docks and Sodor Steamworks, to name a few. This year, for the first time ever, everyone’s favourite blue engine will journey to lands beyond the Island of Sodor, into the sea and out in space. His exciting Adventures will be represented in a new line of toys which is now available for sale at major toy retailers, departmental stores and hypermarkets.

Thomas & Friends™ has been a family favourite for decades. My sons love it and I also likes it, I saw the animation of Thomas & Friends™ since I was young.

Fun activities for children at the Thomas & Friends^TM Adventures event at Blue Concourse, Sunway Pyramid Shopping Mall

In conjunction with the launch, Mattel has teamed up with Sunway Pyramid to bring Thomas & Friends’ Adventures to life. From now till 14th May 2017, the Thomas & Friends™ Adventures event will be held at the Blue Concourse of Sunway Pyramid Shopping Mall. Children in Malaysia will be the first in Southeast Asia to experience the Adventures on land, sea and space with their favourite blue engine.

Children will be able to participate in a special obstacle course where they can find their way through a maze on land, slide into the sea of Adventure, challenge themselves to ‘Reach for the Stars’ in space and go on a ride on a Thomas train. The Thomas & Friends™ Adventures event promises to be exciting and engaging, with attractive prizes to be won, including the all-new Thomas & Friends™ Adventures engines and track sets.

 Let's visit the fun event from now till 14th May 2017, the Thomas & Friends™ Adventures event will be held at the Blue Concourse of Sunway Pyramid Shopping Mall. Kids need time out and we can have a bonding time with them.

My sons like to join this fun event too.

 Thomas & Friends™ fans will also be able to enjoy RM5 off a ride to/from Sunway Pyramid Shopping Mall by using the “THOMAS” promo code.  You can visit http://grb.to/thomas to check out the terms and conditions. For more information about the new toy line and the Thomas & Friends™ Adventures Launch, please visit www.facebook.com/sea.thomasandfriends.

Ride the Thomas train around Sunway Pyramid Shopping Mall

About Mattel
The Mattel family of companies is a worldwide leader in the design, manufacture and marketing of toys and family products. Mattel's portfolio of best-selling brands includes Barbie®, the most popular fashion doll ever produced, Hot Wheels®, Monster High®, American Girl®, Thomas & Friends®, Fisher-Price® brands and MEGA® Brands, as well as a wide array of entertainment-inspired toy lines. In 2015, Mattel was named one of the "World's Most Ethical Companies" by Ethisphere Magazine and in 2014 ranked No. 5 on Corporate Responsibility Magazine's "100 Best Corporate Citizens" list. With worldwide headquarters in El Segundo, Calif., Mattel's companies employ approximately 31,000 people in 40 countries and territories and sell products in more than 150 nations. Visit us at www.mattel.com, www.facebook.com/mattel or www.twitter.com/mattel.

Mission to help Ejen Ali @KidZania Kuala Lumpur

happy sons have completed the mission to help Ejen Ali

This March School holidays my sons help Ejen Ali to complete the Mission Possible at KidZania Kuala Lumpur. The mission begins from 18 March to 31 March 2017. If you haven't bring your children to KidZania this is time where you can earn more Kidzos after completion of the 4 main missions.

The task are simple, just complete 4 main mission: NEURO, TEKNO, INVISO and KOMBAT to equip themselves with M.A.T.A skills and qualify for the Misson Possible Grand Finale. All missions accomplished will determine which M.A.T.A agent will suit them.

About Ejen Ali, Ejen Ali is a story of a naive, under-achieving boy who accidentally binds himself to an intelligence device called IRIS belonging to an espionage agency named M.A.T.A forcing him to serve as a secret agent whilst juggling his already chaotic life. Through his missions, Ali grows from being a dreamer to a doer, a loser to a leader. A boy who when faced with impossible duties and challenging circumstances, discovers his true potential.

 Look out for these sign about on Mission Possible, it's open for kids above 4 years old. Each complete mission they earn 20 Kidzo. Each mission would take 20minutes to complete.

No parent allow to enter together for the mission, no worry the tasks are going to train them up. They can do it without mommy, I am patiently waiting for them complete each tasks at KidZania.

Besides completing the Mission to help Ejen Ali, my sons have fun at KidZania and fun place for children to find many interesting job tasks and earn Kidzos.

One of the mission is Agent in disguise, INVISO. They are experts in the art of concealment, infiltration and undercover.

Ejen Ali with my son

My sons are so happy on the day as they earn 50 Kidzos to bank in the CIMB at KidZania Kuala Lumpur.

Visit www.kidzania.com.my for a full mission brief or call at 1 300 88 KIDZ (5439) for assistance.

Parenthood Playland Sunway Pyramid Hotel West

Entrance of The Parenthood Playland

 It's mom and son day's out, our first time to go Parenthood Playland Sunway Pyramid Hotel West. Now this school holidays, you know where to have fun and bonding time with children.

Don't just see here, you can also view more photos at my Facebook fan page, click on the link to view it. I also update more of the Parenthood Playland photo there. Click on the link to view it. 

double decker bus spotted at Parenthood Playland Sunway Pyramid Hotel West

 

Great place for parents and children to have fun for this school holidays.

 It's fun playland that children and parents get to see their children play and even play with them. I am sure when WL saw this Parenthood Playland he would non stop having great time with his brother.

 Kids love to slide and there's a colorful slides at the playland, I saw some parent accompany their child to play with the slide. There's another smaller slides you can see below photo, it has filled of balls at bottom of slides.

My son enjoy himself playing the slide can view video to see it.

We found a trampoline and he has a good time jumping on it, click the video to view.

 It's a fun venue for kids to play, there have a party room for you if you have plan to celebrate kids party.

 Fun slides that children never get bored, pool of balls that children love to play.

colorful balls at the bottom of slides

 This school holidays if you are planning to bring kids to go can check out this fun place.

 This indoor playground is located at the Sunway Pyramid Hotel West, you can walk-in there from Padini if you parked at the shopping mall of Sunway Pyamid.

Flying fox spotted there.

 There's a guard nearby the Flying Fox, this is good as the guard can watch the children play at the area too.

 

near the seating area, has crawl up net for children to play

It's a fun playground for the kids to play at Parenthood Playland Sunway Pyramid Hotel West, it is located at First Floor, Unit SPS 003. Parents and children will need to wear socks all time at the venue.

The play rate for children below 2 years old is RM20 each child during the week day. Children above 2 years old is RM40 each child during the week day.

The play rate during the weekends/Public Holiday/School Holiday is RM50 each child above 2 years to 12 years old. Children below 2 years old is RM25 each child.

You can also find updates of the Parenthood Playland at https://www.facebook.com/sunwaypyramidannexe

or their website at http://theparenthood.com.my

PLAY-DOH celebrates 60th Anniversary

It's Friday, what's your plan for this weekend? If you haven't think of where to go why not head to The Curve. This School Holidays are gonna be fun for the kids, you can find endless creativity and fun by PLAY-DOH. It's a fun event for kids and parents, good bonding time!

Group photo of the VIPS on the launched day.

You can find the Doh-llywood Wall of Fame, featuring the handprints and birthday messages of 60 celebrities and influencers, also known as Doh-Bassadors of Creativity, at the Curve Centre Court. The event is organized by Hasbro Toy (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd the event will be held from 6 September to 18 September 2016.

The iconic yellow can was introduced to the world in 1956 and since then has expanded into more than 80 countries across the globe with more than three billion cans of PLAY-DOH compound sold - that's enough PLAY-DOH compound to reach to the moon and back TREE times! Apart from the myriad of activities happening at the event, you can also get to Meet-and-Greet Doh Doh, the PLAY-DOH mascot over the weekends.

Some of the celebrities here you saw are among the 60 celebrities and influencers, which also known as Doh-Bassadors of Creativity. You can check out their Doh-llywood Wall of Fame at the event.

You will see more when you visit the event at Centre Court, The Curve.

Kelly Yip, Brand Manager for Hasbro Toy (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd.

"The PLAY-DOH brand is known to promote the development of children's motor skills, communication skills and creativity. Likewise, the activities during this Event will encourage children to open a can of imagination - to tap into their creativity and imagination. When you open a can of PLAY-DOH compound, it inspires endless possibilities of what you can create with PLAY-DOH. I would like to extend my personal thanks to our Doh-Bassadors for agreeing to be a part of this initiative. Having been around for 60 years, PLAY-DOH is proud to play a part in the childhood of many of these individuals. Many of them are parents themselves now, using PLAY-DOH to cultivate creativity in their very own children". said, Kelly Yip, Brand Manager for Hasbro Toys (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd.

Go Bananas (with fruits)

Children aged three to six years old will be able to enjoy a host of exciting Doh Much Fun themeatic activities including the Great Bake Off, Zooventure, Go Bananas (with fruits), and Let's Go Doh-Town whereby children are encouraged to open a can of imagination - they will be guided to sculpt and create their own PLAY-DOH masterpieces.

Great Bake Off

You can click on the video below, I have recorded a short video on it.

If you have interest to let your children participate these activities, participants are required to purchase a minimum of RM36 worth of PLAY-DOH products and they will be eligible to enjoy two activities of their choice. Upon purchase of a minimum RM60, participants will be given a Gift with Purchase (GWP), and can choose up to three activities, besides having the chance to sit on an electronic car ride around the atrium.

kids enjoy playtime with PLAY-DOH

With humble beginnings as wallpaper clearer, the PLAY-DOH brand has come a long way. The modelling compound brand is now available in more than 50 colours and more than 3 billion cans of PLAY-DOH compound have squished since 1956. For more information and updates you can found on http://playdoh.hasbro.com

So many toys of PLAY-DOH to play and choose from.

If you like to view more photos on the PLAY-DOH, click on the link to view the photos as I have snap some on the event day. My son have a good time playing the PLAY-DOH TOWN set, click on the link to view.

PLAY-DOH dentist playtime

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KidZania Pazzport for children

This is my son's KidZania Pazzport, he loves it. 

This Pazzport he can used until he is 17 years old.

We only pay RM30 registration, it's one time payment.

This Pazzport is for him to use as CitiZen for KidZania.

Benefits of using this pazzport:

- Earn/save 2 extra kidZos for every activity

- 5 kidZo discount on redemption items at department store

- 5% off on merchandise at the National Store.

The Pazzport office is located near to Cadbury Dairy Milk Factory establishment!

No doubt my son is proud to be BKIDZANIAN!

Many kids haven't sign up for this Pazzport, so if you are often playing in KidZania why not take this chance to sign up.

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?

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).