Starchild: How Malaysian children take pleasure in the things they love


Asha Deana Krishnan, 12

Today, we are diving into all the wonderful things that we deem as our favourites. Is it food, such as the delicious local delicacy which some say is our national dish – nasi lemak, with its fragrant coconut rice and spicy sambal? Or perhaps your favourite thing is celebrating all the vibrant festivals that fill our homes with joy and excitement, like Hari Raya or Deepavali?

For some of us, our favourite things might be playing traditional games like congkak or gasing, which not only test our skills but through which we can have fun with friends. Others might love exploring the lush rainforests, spotting colourful birds or playful monkeys swinging from branch to branch.

Get 20% OFF The Star Digital Access

Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 11.12/month

Billed as RM 11.12 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 9.87/month

Billed as RM 118.40 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
Starchild , Favourite Things

Next In Family

Here's how to keep children safe during the heat
How to be a good co-parent even if you don't live close to each other
Where every child can play
How Sudan is reviving women's football after years of conflict
New study suggests unstructured downtime is linked to youth violence
Turning a lifetime of memories into her most personal book yet
A recent study shows more women are being affected by infertility
New study debunks the myth that women are better at multitasking than men
When generations connect, everyone benefits
This school holidays, make time for family and for a good cause

Others Also Read