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At The International School of Kuala Lumpur (ISKL), its mission is to inspire learners to shape their path as global citizens. The Panthers of ISKL is a platform to showcase stories of community members, with this special series focusing on service learning. Read more to discover how the committed endeavors of individuals inspire the ISKL community and beyond. THE PHILANTHROPIST: ASHA O. (’20) Hailing from Canada and Australia, Asha has lived her whole life in Malaysia, starting ISKL at four years old. Asha believes that being raised within a mixed cultural environment has afforded her an open-minded, accepting, and embracing approach to life. One…
Besides saving early, it’s also important to spend time identifying and investing in the right pensions and savings plans for your future. We all hope to enjoy our retirement – and reap the rewards we’ve worked so hard all our lives to earn. Indeed, many of us can already imagine exactly how we’d like to spend these years: travelling the world, spending more time with friends and family, furthering a hobby or skill, and so on. Whatever we choose to do, we want to make the most of the time we’ll have. However, to benefit from these experiences later, you…
Look forward to over 80 types of canapés from award-winning Samadhi restaurants, and more than 50 types of wines from around the world! Known for hosting some of the most exquisite wine tasting festivals, featuring the best food from their award-winning restaurants, Samadhi Retreats returns after a two-year hiatus with even more delightful goodies! Samadhi’s unique culinary adventure is set within the lush and serene grounds of Tamarind Springs, Ampang, providing a refreshing backdrop for a night excellent eats, cocktails, and wine from around the world! Here are some of the exciting features to look forward to this year: MEET…
With space becoming a form of luxury in the growing density of population and shrinking of practical accommodation, perhaps it’s time to look into self-storage! WHAT IS SELF-STORAGE? WHY DO WE NEED IT? Self-storage is pretty much self explanatory. It is a storage space that one can choose to rent, to store just about anything (subject to terms and conditions, of course)! There is a wide variety of customers who use self storage, ranging from students who need a temporary space to store belongings when they return to their home country, to aspiring entrepreneurs who need space for their inventories,…
From Harvard to Yale, Oxford to Cambridge, it is clear that the GIS sixth form experience has set these students on their path to success. Garden International School’s consistently outstanding academic results place them amongst the best British international schools in the world. Year after year, students at the Mont’ Kiara based school surpass themselves and achieve some of the highest-scoring A Level and IGCSE results in the region. This year, with 100% of examinations assessed externally, the diligence, perseverance and hard work of students, as well as the dedication to personalised learning, exceptional subject knowledge and support of teachers…
It takes a fine mind to understand that the passion for collecting is not just a ‘hobby for hoarders’, it’s a curated selection of limited edition goodies! From sneakers, toys, books, clothes, to novelty items like fragile tea cups or types of cameras, these priceless collections often require a dedicated space of their own for display and storage. Unfortunately, some collections can grow out of hand and appear to be clutter more than a curation, and some require security a basic housing unit may not be suitable for. If this applies to you, it’s time to invest in a self-storage…
If tackling financial planning priorities feels overwhelming on top of acclimatising to life in a new country, working with a qualified professional planner who specialises in advising expats can save you a lot of stress, time, and money. Arriving in a new city can be both an exciting and daunting experience, particularly if it is your first time as an expat. If you’ve just arrived in KL, you’ll be pleased to know that you now live in the city ranked number one in the Expat City Ranking 2021 InterNations survey. In order to get properly settled, let’s take a look…
Some might still question the idea of having a breast augmentation procedure in Malaysia. However, people are becoming more open about considering and pursuing such options – for a number of reasons. Undergoing breast augmentation is not only about vanity. Yes, of course it can be in some cases, but there are many other reasons why women choose to go through with this procedure. BREAST AUGMENTATION IN MALAYSIA: A QUICK GUIDE There are many reasons for getting a breast augmentation done in Malaysia. The most common reason for breast augmentation is women want to improve the size and shape of…
Fancy an enjoyable staycay with the family? It’s as easy as completing a short survey. If you’re a parent with a child in international school or preschool, taking a few minutes to help out with a market research survey could see you winning a weekend staycation for you and your family! ONE lucky family will win a 3D/2N stay in Pullman Kuala Lumpur City Centre for up to two adults and two kids. On top of that, TWO runners-up will get a RM500 Amazon voucher each. HOW TO WIN: If you have kids going to an international school or preschool,…
School and the educational experience can have an indelible impact on a child’s identity. In the latest VOX ISKL, The International School of Kuala Lumpur’s (ISKL) DEIJ Lead, Joel Jr. Llaban, was joined by international expert Daniel Wickner for a presentation and discussion about nurturing student identity through Identity-Centered Learning. Daniel shared with parents and educators joining from around the world how the concept provides a framework that supports student identities, creates a nurturing learning environment, and helps students gain a deeper understanding of themselves, their community, and their world. A recording of the session can be found on ISKL’s YouTube…