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WE K E E P I T R E A L
Issue 01 Theme : Domestic Animals March 2019

The story of a
newspaper
By Megha Vaani

When I was a kid, Sundays were my favorite. Not only

because it was a weekend, but it was the day my
favourite newspaper would be delivered to our doorstep.
Every Sunday morning, I would be the first to take the
newspaper in and sit to read. I would read every section
in it; the business page, local news, international news,
education, comics, horoscopes, etc. Yes, it would take
me hours to complete reading as I was not a very fast
reader back then. My mother would persistently try
getting me out of my seat to have our routine Sunday
breakfast as a family.

That’s how my love for reading started. It started with a

newspaper. Every section of the newspaper gave me
lots of information and changed my views, while
Kids contribution corner
enhancing my language abilities.
However, time changes and in recent years, the number of
newspapers have been declining. We can hardly find
newspaper stands around us. These stands have been
replaced with other less important things such as junk food
and carbonated drinks. “It is now or never”, I thought. I
wanted my daughter and kids around Malaysia to
experience the same love I had for reading newspapers.
That vision led me to the idea of ‘The Children Times’.
Hi kids,
Do you like to write short stories? If yes,
would you like to share them with us? We
would post your stories in our next edition. Do
write to us at:
wowchildrentimes@gmail.com and like us at
our Facebook Page: Children Times
Newspaper

This is the first newspaper put together especially for

young readers in Malaysia and the team proudly presents
the first monthly edition of The Children Times. We are
starting off with the theme “Domestic Animals” to portray
our love for our furry friends. Enjoy reading! Sharing the love for animals
What's Inside? Fun and Entertainment

Local News Word Sudoku

Colouring Activity
Community Awareness
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Would you like to include your child's birthday

shout out in our e-newspaper for free???
Submit your entry following the details below.

How To Send:
1) Take a creative photo of your baby and
his/her favourite pet. Make it as creative as
possible.
2) Complete the sentence, "A pet makes my
child... (not more than 20 words) and details
as below:
A. Name
B. Date of Birth
C. Location (State only)
Submit your entry to
wowchildrentimes@gmail.com with
the title 'CT Birthday Shout Out'.

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LOCAL NEWS

The Boom in Animal Cruelty

By Jessica Jacob
Every day we hear about animal cruelty. It could happen to pets and strays. Recently, many
cases went viral in the news and on the Internet.

Last month, Mr Amarjit, 56, and his wife, 52, found a mother dog and her five puppies poisoned
while three others had their legs and bodies chopped at a housing project in Selangor. The
couple was shocked by this cruelty and hopes the DVS (Department of Veterinary Services) will
investigate on this matter under the Animal Welfare Act 2015.

Do you remember the incident of a man dumping a cat into a washing machine at a launderette
last year? According to the Animal Welfare Act, ‘Those found guilty of abusing animals can be
fined between RM20k to RM100 or jailed up to 3 years or both’. There is always a
solution to every problem. Government is urging us to report animal cruelty. Should you need
to report animal abuse, contact the Department of Veterinary Services (DVS) Malaysia at 03-
88702000.
Bookmark :
Department of Veterinary Services
(DVS) Malaysia at 03-88702000.

Supermoon in Malaysia
By Jessica Jacob
Moon is known as the fifth largest natural satellite in the
Solar System. Moon is the one and only permanent
natural satellite too. Are you aware of the Super Moon
phenomena that recently happened in Malaysia?

The super moon phenomena happens when the full moon

takes place closest to the Earth, its perigee. During that
time, the moon will appear larger and brighter in the sky.
According to the National Space Agency (Angkasa), this
occurs when the Moon’s position is at a distance of
356,761km from us. We can see this with our naked eye.

This year, the Super Moon can be seen three times. The first time was on January 21, then on
February 19 and the third one is expected to appear on March 21. It is said that this is a common
occurrence because the Moon keeps moving around Earth’s orbit throughout the year.
Don’t miss out the next Super Moon in March. It will be bigger, brighter and clearer than usual. This is a
must-see phenomenon!

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COMMUNITY AWARENESS

Looking for a Dog? Let’s Adopt!

By Radhika Divya

With the number of pet shops rising, Malaysians are

spoilt for choice when looking for a new dog. It is
easier to get foreign dog breeds with the popular
choices of German Shepherd, Husky and even Corgis
available. Getting a new pet is always exciting and
most children eagerly look forward to it. However,
buying may not always be the best option.

Each year, approximately 1.5 million stray dogs and

cats are euthanized in the US. In 2017, 935 dogs and
cats were rescued by SPCA Malaysia. These animals
are usually abandoned or stray and do not receive any
care. SPCA Malaysia welcomes these animals, cares Image Source: secondchancenc.org
for them and finds them new homes.

Unfortunately, SPCA cannot take in all the stray animals as it does not have space available.
These animal shelters depend on donations to operate. They also welcome volunteers to
clean the kennels, serve meals and play with the animals. This is a great way for you to get
familiar with pets.

SPCA Malaysia is always looking to find their animals a new home. This way, they can take
in many more stray and abandoned animals. By adopting a dog, you are giving the chance to
save another dog’s life. Pet adoption is simple and much cheaper than buying a new pet.
Most importantly, you are playing your part to rescue the abandoned and stray dogs in
Malaysia. If you are interested to find out more, visit SPCA Selangor. They are open to the
public every day from 10:00AM to 4:00PM except Monday. All volunteers under the age of 11
years old must be accompanied by a parent, teacher or guardian above 18 years of age. For
further information, visit their website at https://www.spca.org.my
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Glossary
1. Euthanized - put (an animal) to death humanely

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FUN & ENTERTAINMENT

Word SUDOKU

Solve the puzzle the same way you would solve a numeric Sudoku. Each of the letters
D,O,M,E,S,T,I,and C is found once in every row, column and 2x4 box. Use logic to get the
answers.

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ANSWER KEY
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COMMUNITY AWARENESS

Sharing the Love for Animals

By Vatsy

How do we go about loving animals? Do you have a favourite animal at home? Be it a puppy
or cat or a two-legged bird or even the legless snake, all of them are earth’s inhabitants - just
like you and me. Animals are beautiful creatures, which is why we love Mickey Mouse Club
House or Peppa Pig, don’t we? However, have you explored how you can play a role to love
and care for them? Here are some tips for you to explore:

1. Help with Pet Chores

Whether the pet in question is Pluto from the Mickey Mouse Clubhouse or a minion, or
anything in between, caring for your pets has a magical impact. Have you tried pet sitting for
a day? Maybe you should give it a try! Tell mommy that you are going to be fine under her
assistance and supervision. It’s time to get hands-on. Whenever you are caring for a pet,
notice a few important details:
• What are the pet's basic needs?
• How do they communicate their emotions to you?
• How are they different from us and how are they the same?

Image Source: Canva.com

2. Pretend Play
Well, obviously we can’t bring an elephant back home from the zoo although we want to.
However, here’s something you can try instead:
• Care for Your Stuffies: Ask mommy to teach you all about pet care with the power of
make-believe and a well-loved stuffed animal. Don't forget to include a visit to the vet. Tell
mommy about how your "pet" is feeling and what their needs are.
• Visit a Virtual Zoo: Pack up your dolls and take a tour of your living room or the garden as
a would-be zoo. Have small sections for pet feeding and animal petting. You may print out
some large pictures with some description of the animal to tell a story at each stop.

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COMMUNITY AWARENESS

Cont... Weekend Project

3. Try a Family Service Project
Have you thought of volunteering to clean up the
for Little Advocates
zoo or even the nearest animal shelter? Perhaps I have a project for you, write to us to be
you may ask your parents to take you there. At included in our next edition. In this
the end of your trip, you can write a short essay project, you'll research endangered
on your experience. Before going, grab some animals in your country. Draw an animal
food at the nearest market to feed the animals. you care about along with its greatest
Some strays can be a little aggressive, so just threat. Then, write a mock letter to the
ensure you do it with adult supervision. Make sure local authority asking them to help
you wash those hands before you touch anything protect a creature at risk of extinction.
else okay.
This project teaches you about
endangered animals and it is a fun
4. Support Animal advocacy exercise in active citizenship. We all
Even if you don't currently own a pet, you can have a role to play, don’t we?
make a difference in the lives of the animals in
your area. Maybe you can try to participate to in a
fundraising campaign by selling handcrafts,
baked goods or even by setting up a milkshake
stall to support their work. Donate your profits to
the wonderful cause.
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5. Get outside
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You don't have to own a pet to be enthralled by
the animal kingdom. Explore pet-sitting, walk
along the park in your neighbourhood, go to the
animal sanctuary, go hiking, go to the zoo and
just anywhere that you can catch a glimpse of an
animal.

6. Read Together
I know we are naturally fascinated by and drawn to animals. Let's encourage this natural
instinct and empower our friends to share kindness with and on behalf of the animal kingdom.
Have you read the Marley & Me or Hachiko book? Grab one off the store right away and spare
a tissue box along the way. It’s okay to cry, we all have emotions and so do these animals.

See you again next time with another great topic to share.

Love,
Vatsy

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Did You Know?

The Malaysian Dog

The Telomian, also known as the ‘kampung dog’ is a rare breed originated from Malaysia. It
has topped the world list of ‘20 rarest dogs’.

The Telomian was named after the Telom River in Pahang by anthropologist Dr. Orville Elliot
in 1963. This type of dog is usually kept by the indigenous people in Malaysia as watchdogs,
hunters or shepherds. This canine helps to keep dangerous animals such as snakes away.
Interestingly, these dogs hardly bark but they growl and howl instead.

The Telomian are known to be naturally alert and obedient. They also have very good control of
their paws and use them to hold things. These dogs are usually 15 to 18 inches tall and weigh
about 20 kg. They can live up to 14 years. This breed is the only type bred outside of Malaysia.

Loads of Love,
Meghavaani

Photo credit: 101dogbreeds.com

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Fun and Entertainment

Lets Color ,Lets show some love with itsy bitsy rainbow sprinkles

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