The Borneo Post

Smart Reader Kids crowns Mandy as Little Miss Cheongsam 2017

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KUCHING: Smart Reader Kids (Jalan Stapok Selatan) pupil Mandy Chong was recently crowned Smart Reader Kids Little Miss Cheongsam 2017.

The six-year- old beat 20 other contestant­s with her beautiful cheongsam.

Fellow six-year- olds Iris Cassandra from Smart Reader Kids (Unigarden, Kota Samarahan) and Tara Yeo from Smart Reader Kids ( Tabuan JayaBaru 2) came in second and third respective­ly.

The judges were Sarawak Cultural Village dance instructor Ginju Mat, Smart Reader Worldwide Sdn Bhd ( East Malaysia) operations and business developmen­t manager Norma John and Miss Cheongsam Sarawak 2010 winner and Miss Cheongsam Malaysia 2016 finalist Joycelyn Chong. The following day, Smart Reader Kids (Jalan Keretapi) pupils performed dances to the songs ‘Da Hua Jiao’ and ‘Zui Xuan Xiao Ping Guo’ during a Prosperity Toss event.

In Bintulu, the Little Miss Cheongsam contest was open to pupils aged three to eight.

They were divided into two categories with Category A for girls aged between three and five and category B for tutorial students aged six to eight.

The winner for category A was Fayelliora Edna, while Fazia Amanda and Cassandra Criselda were second and third.

For category B, the title went to Ratu Puteri Qhalisha, while Adreanna Clarissa and Elizabeth Meng Dian were second and third.

All winners were from Smart Reader Kids ( Taman Hock Lee, Bintulu).

For the boys, there was a Smart Reader Kids Little Hero contest, for boys aged three to five for category A and tutorial students aged six to eight for category B.

For category A, Luke Matheus Abit was the winner, while in second and third place were Aaron Balang Alfonso and Brandon Ryan Kasi.

For category B, the title went to Flint, while Abner and Ames were second and third.

All contestant­s were from Smart Reader Kids (Taman Hock Lee).

Meanwhile, the Associatio­n of Registered Childcare Providers Malaysia (ARCPM) recently highlighte­d that most kindergart­ens and day care centres had increased fees by between 20 and 50 per cent due to increased operationa­l costs.

“In terms of fees, Smart Reader Kids is more reasonable compared to other private preschools. The fees have been maintained since 2013. The quality of the programmes however has never been compromise­d,” said Smart Reader Kids ( Taman Hock Lee) Bintulu franchisee Sophia Laka.

“Each Smart Reader programme undergoes comprehens­ive research and developmen­t which focuses on a holistic approach that develops a child’s academic, motor and emotional skills.”

Smart Reader Kids ( Taman Putra Jaya, Bintulu) franchisee Koh Chi Hui added that she received positive feedback on its fees and programmes from parents. All 350 Smart Reader Kids centres nationwide will not be increasing fees despite rising operationa­l costs this year.

For more informatio­n on Smart Reader Kids programmes, call 03- 62795555 ( Kuala Lumpur), 082-232555 ( Kuching), 088-702757 ( Kota Kinabalu) or SMARTLine at 1-300- 88- 5555.

 ??  ?? Smart Reader Kids pupils are seen during a photo call with organisers.
Smart Reader Kids pupils are seen during a photo call with organisers.
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Shaikh Tahmid presents his speech on ‘Building Peaceful, Just and Inclusive Society’.

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