Malaysia's Movement Control Order (MCO) was a tough time for various reasons, with one reason being that many were not able to get haircuts! Coincidentally, one of our last Didik-Kasih EduCare Program events before the MCO was Kristina's, our financial aid recipient who ran a charity hair cut. The event was held at Kingswright [...]
While there are many stories on its origins, all Malaysians appreciate batik as a national icon. The beautiful art form, which is often sported as clothing these days, has been passed down from generation to generation and has left its mark on art pieces, architecture, and both traditional and modern apparel. For her unique [...]
Our Didik-Kasih EduCare Program financial aid recipient Yovinka brought 30 children and teens from Destiny Starting Point Welfare Association to the National Planetarium to get an in-depth look on space, our solar system, and the planet that we live on. For many young children, space is an abstract concept, with the only glimpses of space [...]
Most of us have heard of Into the Unknown, a song from the popular animated movie, Frozen 2. Discovering something unknown is certainly an exciting, albeit nerve-wracking experience. At a certain again, many of us go through a time of self-discovery, learning our strengths and weaknesses which determine what we want to do with our [...]
We might come from different cultures, but in Malaysia we can all agree that food unites us! Baking is something that brings joy, and gives us a chance to give others the gift of food. To show the younger generation just how simple and enjoyable baking can be, our Didik-Kasih EduCare Program financial aid recipient [...]
When was the last time you studied science? For some, it may be your career; for others, it’s been left in a Form 5 textbook. Do you realise, though, that you’re actually studying science every day? From Googling a cure for your backache to putting conditioner in your hair after shampoo, science is all [...]
What happens when our Rakan can't come Shopping with us? For years, our Rakan Shopping program has run the same way. Every month, we bring a handful of families from low-cost government flats (PPR) to a supermarket on a fully sponsored grocery run. Within a fixed budget, families can pick out food and necessities [...]
Our second Rakan Shopping event of the year was once again an event that was fun, engaging and meaningful. The monthly event is called Rakan Shopping not only because we shop for those in need, but also for us to be a rakan to the underprivileged. Often, society looks down at the needy- our goal [...]
Globalisation has taken over a lot of our heritage in the 21st century, but Malaysia is fortunate to have many museums, displays and even holidays where we commemorate the richness of culture that we have in our land. Like many of us, Anisha, our Didik-Kasih EduCare Program recipient, recognised the importance of preserving our culture [...]
In the 21st century, the importance of taking care of one’s mental health is getting more and more recognised, with the value of soft skills put in the forefront of employer’s minds as they hire people who are both physically and emotionally competent for the job. Developing a healthy emotional quotient, or EQ, is [...]
