Starchild: Malaysian children share loving wishes on Mothers Day

Claire Yap Jyn Wei, 6

This week’s topic is about that special lady in our life – our mothers. The overwhelming response shows us that Starchild readers want to make their Mummies happy, and we know she will be very proud of all of you.

Here’s what our young readers had to say on Mothers Day, which was celebrated on May 8.

Ong Keat Hsin, 7

“I have always been a lazy boy. My mother always has to remind me to complete my chores and homework. My present to my mother this Mothers Day is to do my homework without being told, practise the piano and be an obedient boy. Happy Mothers Day, Mama. I love you,” says Chuah Seng Koon, six.

Tan Rui Xin, 7

“For Mothers Day, I treated Mummy to a meal comprising a burger, French fries and a drink,” says Tan Rui Xin, seven.

Toh Yee Tong, 9

Nine-year-old Toh Yee Tong says: “This croissant was for my mother on Mothers Day. The item came with blueberries, egg yolk, salad leaves, tomatoes and chips. It was so yummy!”

Mandy Tang, 5

“Happy Mothers Day! Thank you for caring for me, and loving me. You are the best Mummy ever. Sorry for upsetting you sometimes. I promise I will be a good girl. I love you, Mama,” writes Claire Yap Jyn Wei, six.

Sophie Yap Jyn Qing, 9

Older sibling Sophie Yap Jyn Qing, nine, thanks her mother for raising her with so much love. “Happy Mothers Day! Thanks for taking care of me and bringing me on holiday. I love you, Mummy!”

Bethany Wang Qi Syuen, 7

“Happy Mothers Day to my mother, grandmama and grand-pohpoh! On Mothers Day, I helped to clean the house so that my mum could rest and relax in a cleaner and tidier house,” writes Bethany Wang Qi Syuen, seven.

Asher Wang Qi Chuen, 4

Younger sibling Asher Wang Qi Chuen, four, sent in a drawing of his family going for a lovely walk on Mothers Day. “It’s something my family likes to do. I love Mummy very much.”

Wong Cheng Yang, 8

“This Mothers Day was the best day because I got to play with Mummy all day long. I helped my mother to do house chores and cook. I made a card for Mummy for Mothers Day I love my mother so much,” says six-year-old Wong Jie Ern.

Wong Jie Ern, 6

“My Mummy is pretty and trendy. We always joke together. She likes to exercise. On Mothers Day, my family and I took her out for breakfast at her favourite cafe as she enjoys coffee. I also presented her with a bouquet of flowers and chocolates. I love you, Mum,” says Wong Zhi Ying, eight.

Wong Zhi Ying, 8

Eight-year-old Wong Cheng Yang thinks Mother’s Day is a special day for mothers. “It falls in May each year. This year, I gave a bouquet of flowers and a hand-made card to my mother. We also played games and with toys together at home. I love my Mummy very much.”

Wong Cheng Yang, 8

“I love Mummy because she always helps me in times of need. My present to her on Mothers Day was a big hug and kiss. Happy Mothers Day,” writes seven-year-old Ong Keat Hsin. - Compiled by Sheela Chandran

Jayden Tan Li Sheng, 9

Jodie Tan Li Juen, 12

Find the hidden words!

ITEM: Now that Mothers Day is over, children can look forward to Fathers Day on June 17. Tell us about your father and what he does for you and your siblings. What do you love about your dad?

We want to know! If you have ideas on celebrating Fathers Day, do share them with us. Draw Dad or make him a card with a short message. Or you could send us a photograph of your father and you.

Email your contributions to [e-mail] by May 27. Please put “STARCHILD: Fathers Day” in the subject line of your email. Scanned drawings should be in jpeg format, with a resolution of 200 dpi. Your contributions must carry your full name, age (open to children aged 12 and below only), gender, phone number and address.

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