Starchild: Why Malaysian kids celebrate their mothers on Mothers Day

Nur Ameera Mohd Khairul Nizam, 12

Mothers Day is a special time to celebrate the person who does so much for us every single day – our mums. They may not wear capes, but mothers are real-life superheroes in their own quiet, everyday ways.

Dinda Amelia Putri, 12

From waking us up in the morning to making sure we get to school on time, mothers are always one step ahead. They remember the little things we forget, like packing our water bottles or reminding us about homework. When we feel sick, sad or worried, they are the first to notice and the first to comfort us.

But being a mother isn’t just about taking care of things – it’s about love. Mothers cheer the loudest at our school events, listen to our stories (even the long ones!) and celebrate our small wins as if they were big achievements.

They teach us how to be kind, patient and brave.

Mothers Day is the perfect chance to say “thank you” and show our appreciation. A handmade card, a simple drawing or even helping out with chores can make mums very happy. What matters most is the love behind it.

This Mothers Day, let’s celebrate our mothers and remind them how special they are – not just today, but every day. Here are the letters from Starchild readers on the topic, Mothers Day.

“I like the little things you do, like cutting fruit for me, packing my favourite snacks and tucking me into bed at night. My favourite part is when you hug me. Your hugs are the best and can fix almost anything,” writes Jade Toh, nine.

Jade Toh, 9

“When I grow up, I hope I can be kind and strong like you. I hope I can take care of people the way you take care of me,” writes Stella Toh, six.

Stella Toh, 6

“Happy Mothers Day, Mummy. I love you more than all my toys, more than ice cream and even more than my favourite cartoons,” says Toh Tik Chi, six.

Toh Tik Chi, 6

Six-year-old Maryam El-Haura Mohd Fakhruddin loves her mother very much. “Sometimes I make mistakes or don’t listen, and I know I can be naughty. But you still love me anyway. That makes me feel really lucky.”

Maryam El-Haura Mohd Fakhruddin, 6

“Thank you for helping me with my homework. Thank you for listening to my long stories about school and my friends. I love you, Ibu,” says Dinda Amelia Putri, 12.

“Mummy, you are my favourite person in the whole wide world. Even when I don’t say it, I think it all the time. You are the one who wakes me up for school, makes sure I eat my breakfast and reminds me to bring my water bottle (even though I forget anyway!)” says Nur Ameera Mohd Khairul Nizam, 12.

ITEM: Have you ever woken up and thought, “That was so weird!”? Dreams can be funny, confusing or even magical. Share the strangest dream you’ve ever had – the one that made you laugh, smile or wonder what it all meant!

Maybe you dreamed you could fly over your school or your pet started talking to you. Perhaps you were eating ice cream on the moon or your teacher turned into a superhero! You can even add a little twist at the end or say why it was so unforgettable.

Email your contributions to [e-mail] by May 22. Please put “STARCHILD: My unforgettable dream” 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. Instead of handwritten letters, please type out your letters.