Starchild: The captivating world of movies for Malaysian children

Asher Wang Qi Chuen, 5

Movies are like magic; they can take you on incredible adventures, make you laugh until your tummy hurts, or even teach you valuable lessons.

Some movies are based on real-life events, like when brave astronauts went to the moon, while others are make-believe, filled with talking animals and enchanting places. There are action-packed films with heroes saving the day, thrilling adventures where pirates search for hidden treasures, and stories set in the future with flying cars and robots.

Movies are more than just entertainment; they can teach us important things too. Maybe your favourite movie taught you to be brave like a superhero or to never give up, no matter how tough things get. Or perhaps it’s simply about having fun and going on a wild ride with your imagination.

Recently Starchild asked readers to send in letters on the topic, Favourite Movie. Here’s what they had to say.

“I like popular Disney movie Aladdin. My favourite character is Aladdin who poses as Prince Ali. My favourite scene is where the bad Jafar was tricked into becoming the genie. I learned that I should not be greedy like Jafar,” writes Asher Wang Qi Chuen, five.

Bethany Wang Qi Syuen, 8

Older sister Bethany Wang Qi Syuen, eight, likes Disney’s Frozen series of movies. “I like Anna and Elsa’s characters. From them, I have learned that siblings should love each other and always help one another. I love all the songs in the movies too.”

Hubert Chua Way Bo, 6

Hubert Chua Way Bo, six, likes the Transformers movie series. “I like to see robots transforming into cars, lorries and planes. My most favourite robots are Bumblebee and Optimus Prime. Bumblebee is a bright yellow Autobot and he can transform to a cool yellow car! Optimus Prime is red and blue, he is the leader.

Chuah Seng Koon, 7

He is very big and he can transform into a lorry! My daddy bought me many Transformers toys and I am very happy because I can transform the toys into robots. Autobots roll out!”

“My favourite cartoon TV series is One-Punch Man. It is based on a Japanese manga about Saitama who can defeat his enemies with a single punch,” writes Chuah Seng Koon, seven.

ITEM: Do you think grocery shopping is fun? Picture yourself at the supermarket or hypermarket, strolling down the aisles with a shopping cart. Which section do you enjoy the most?

And what’s the highlight of your grocery shopping trip? Is it picking out a tasty ice cream to bring home, or do you love sampling the free food and drinks on offer?

When it’s time to pay for your groceries, would you use cash or a credit card? That’s a big decision too!

Share your thoughts and make your grocery shopping adventure even more exciting!

Don’t forget to send us a drawing too.

Email your contributions to [e-mail] by Oct 13. Please put “STARCHILD: Grocery Shopping” in the subject line of your email.

Scanned drawings should be in jpeg format, with a resolution of 200dpi. Your contributions must carry your full name, age (open to children aged 12 and below only), gender, phone contact and address.