Story & Testimonial

TMC’s journey comes to life through the stories and testimonials of those who know it best—our parents, teachers, and students! Their experiences reflect the positive impact of our learning environment, showcasing the growth, joy, and connections that make TMC special.

The most memorable things for me are Mak Cik Aunty’s nugget, staying back till the afternoon and taking a nap upstairs in the computer room while drinking milk using feeding bottle, ⁠I like outdoor activities so I often got excited when we were going to playground, 师伯private farm, picnic etc.

TMC creates a lot of good memories for me throughout my childhood and it provides me many chance to discover my interests.

I’ve learned to be helpful to others and filial to my parents. I joined volunteer organizations to help others that is in need, and now I’ve furthered my studies in medical field, hoping myself to be able to help more people in the future.

Another thing is I’ve developed reading habits in TMC. I don’t think it’s a value, it’s more of a skill, I want to mention it because it really change my life. In these era of short videos, I can see that the skill of reading really allow me to have longer focus duration, those who watch short videos often have shorter duration of focusing comparatively.

Student Story

Goh Ze Ren

(Graduation year 2012, born in 2006)

Status in 2025:

Manipal , Foundation in Science

Cheah Ming Jie

(Graduation year 2007, born in 2002)

Education:

Taiwan National Chengchi University, The degree of Bachelor of Art, 2024

Status in 2025:

working in Taiwan as Even Organiser

What I cherished the most from my time at TMC was the deep connection with nature. From a young age, I learned how to grow vegetables and fruits, and how to live alongside nature-without fear of mosquitoes. These may seem like simple things, but they've become unforgettable and truly invaluable experiences, especially after growing up and starting life in a big city.

I also deeply appreciate the warm and nurturing environment TMCn created. It allowed me and my childhood friends to grow up happy, healthy, and curious- never falling behind in learning or joy. Even today, the kindergarten continues to hold camps and workshops for alumni, keeping our childhood bonds alive, which is incredibly heartwarming.

There's a saying: "When facing hardships, we heal through the memories of a happy childhood." This resonates so deeply with me. Life comes with challenges, but every time I recall my time at TMC, I find new strength to move forward.

Thank you, for giving me such a rich, fulfilling, and irreplaceable experience-one I will always carry with me.

Amal Aqilah Hayati Bt Azmi

(Graduation year 2011, born in 2005)

Status in 2025:

Civil Engineering Student, UiTM

Hi and warm greetings,

My name is Amal Aqilah, and I am proud to say that I am a former student of Tadika TMC. I began my educational journey at TMC at just 3 years old — and that was where it all began.

I would like to express my deepest gratitude to all the teachers and staff at TMC who played such an important role in shaping my early years.

TMC was more than just a kindergarten — it was a place that nurtured my curiosity, confidence, and love for learning. I still remember the joyful environment, the fun activities, and most of all, the loving and dedicated teachers who made every day meaningful.

What made my experience even more special was the early exposure to Mandarin. TMC introduced me to the language in a fun and engaging way, and this strong foundation allowed me to continue learning Mandarin throughout primary and secondary school, all the way until I successfully completed my SPM. It has become a valuable skill that I still carry with me today.

Now at 20 years old, I’m pursuing my studies in Civil Engineering at UiTM, and I truly believe that the discipline, confidence, and multilingual abilities I have today were first rooted in the nurturing environment of TMC.

Thank you, TMC, for being the starting point of my journey. I will always carry the beautiful memories and valuable lessons with me. May TMC continue to grow and inspire more young minds to dream big and reach even further.

Lien Hau Ern

(Graduation year 2007, born in 2001)

Education:

Tsinghua University, China (Biomedical Engineering)

Status in 2025:

Planning to pursue MS. BME in Johns Hopkins University

Tadika Matahari Ceria has always been a core memory in my life. When I was young, my parents were busy with work, so I would stay at TMC until 8 o’clock every evening, waiting for them to pick me up. Watching other kids leave one by one never bothered me much—because I had one special companion to keep me company: the library.

The library was my best friend. I would bury my nose in books, diving into different worlds, forgetting about time and loneliness. That early habit of reading became one of the most important foundations in my life. From picture books, I moved on to comics, then to fiction and non-fiction, and now, scientific articles. Time felt slow back then. Time was a novel. Time was a story. But now, time flies—especially with phones and constant distractions. I’m truly grateful for the peaceful environment TMC gave me to fall in love with reading. It gave me the calmness and focus I now rely on in our fast-paced world.

As an engineering student, the ability to read and understand complex scientific articles has become my biggest strength during research. The patience and focus I developed early on continue to guide me on my academic journey.

But TMC didn’t just teach me how to read—it taught me how to love. It was where I first learned the value of family, friendship, and celebration. Whether it was Zoo Day, the Penang trip, Christmas, or Hari Aidilfitri, every event was filled with excitement and warmth. We would dress up, prepare food, and celebrate together. That’s why, even today, I make it a point to prepare gifts and celebrate important dates with my loved ones. Life feels richer that way. I once organized a birthday trip to Pulau Redang with my family, and it became one of our sweetest memories. That value of caring and connection—of making time for others—was something I inherited from the joyful, respectful atmosphere at TMC. The teachers there truly valued us, and in return, we learned to value others.

Lastly, TMC showed me the power of education. As a girl from a small town, I never imagined I could go so far. But today, I am about to graduate with a degree in engineering from Tsinghua University. I’ve visited many places and dared to dream big—and it all began with the confidence TMC gave me. TMC taught me that I was enough—regardless of my gender or where I came from. That belief empowered me to compete with students from around the world with confidence, and to keep learning with humility.

Thank you, TMC, for planting the seeds of who I am today. You are the beginning of my journey—and the reason I strive to bring light, warmth, and sustainability to every corner of my life.

Phebe Lim Jen Hui

(Graduation year 2009, born in 2003)

Status in 2025:

Universiti Malaya, 3rd year medical student

I remember having very good teachers from whom I learnt my English, Chinese and Malay, and it made primary school learning much easier having a good foundation in language.

Other than learning, we did art and craft, singing and playing, in the best place in the kindergarten, our very own playground. The most memorable thing for me is probably playing with my friends. I also remember teachers reading to us, one of the favourites which was “The Very Hungry Caterpillar”.

After graduation, TMC’s principal would still keep in touch, even providing opportunities for us to learn more, revisit old memories and contribute to society. Kindergarten was very fun, stress free and the place where I learnt many good values like generosity and gratitude. Being able to give back to the community that nurtured me when I was young was a joy and blessing, and I am happy to see this tradition being carried on by others like me.

Amanda Chua Weng Yan

(born in 2005)

Status in 2025:

Year 4 of National University of Singapore

TMC was my first step into the learning journey. Preschool is often seen as a carefree and joyful place. Yet, it is here that many of the most important habits and values are formed, shaping a child’s future. Although I did not spend my entire pre-school time in TMC, what I have learned here shapes a great portion of who I am today: kind, open-minded, eager to learn… TMC has always defined my wonderland, a place where every moment felt magical and carefree. I am deeply grateful that my time at TMC left me with a lasting sense of joy, creating a Utopia in my memories.

Parents' Feedback

Salina Bt Mat Said

Nurse Manager, Hospital Permaisuri Bainun Ipoh Perak

As a parent, I truly appreciate the dedication and creativity shown by the teachers at TMC. They are not only caring and professional, but also constantly finding innovative ways to make learning fun and meaningful for the children.

One of the most memorable moments was when I saw the children learning through play and outdoor activities. It shows that the teachers understand how to balance academics with character-building and teamwork. My child always comes home excited to share what they’ve learned.

Thank you to the team at TMC, especially the teachers who make such a positive impact in our children’s early education.

Darunee Julaphongs

Guru Tabika Perpaduan Pekan Kuala Pegang Kedah

As a former TMC parent, I would like to express my deepest gratitude to the teachers of TMC for the meaningful education given to my child. Throughout my child's time at TMC, the teachers organized various interesting activities such as reading programs with parents, gardening, cooking, and many more.

The teachers placed great emphasis on fun and engaging teaching and learning methods, ensuring that the students never felt bored.

TMC was my choice in leading my child's learning journey.

Ke Pei Ni

Penolong Kanan SJKC Yeok Chee Baling Kedah

我个人非常喜欢小太阳幼儿苑的教育方式，幼儿苑不只是给学生书本上的知识，还教给孩子生活上的知识，尤其是教给孩子爱护大自然这一方便做得很棒。从教育孩子环保意识到孩子亲自为环保出一份力量，以实际的行动把知识与生活的技能融合一起。

此外，环保的延续工作也还未停止，院方还教给孩子栽种树苗的知识，科学与环保的概念同步进行，给予知识的同时培养德行，鼓励孩子通过观察生活学习知识。另一方面，院方为学生准备减碳的食物计划，让孩子吃得健康之余还能保护地球，孩子从不喜欢吃蔬菜到能够接受蔬菜，老师们功不可没，谢谢老师们耐心地引导孩子学习接受蔬菜。我非常感谢老师们的耐心与付出，引领我的孩子走向更美好的生活。

Syahirah Aqilah Zulkifli

Medical Laboratory Technologist

My child absolutely loves this kindergarten! It’s not just about ABCs and 123s, the teachers here really focus on teaching good values like saving money, giving to others, and being kind. Every Friday, they have outdoor learning activities, and my kid always comes home excited to share what they did!

The environment at TMC is safe and comfortable, and the teachers are super friendly. I also love how the kids come from diverse cultural backgrounds , it’s a great way for them to learn respect and understanding from a young age. Totally happy with this place and would definitely recommend it! 👍

"Saat tiba waktunya perpisahan, ingatlah bahawa setiap detik yang kita habiskan bersama adalah sebuah anugerah"

Setelah hampir 9 tahun saya berkhidmat di TMC akhirnya saya melangkah keluar untuk mengambil pengalaman baru atas tawaran yang diberikan. Tetapi masih lagi diteruskan dalam bidang pendidikan seperti mana titik permulaan awal saya di TMC. Banyak kenangan pahit, manis, suka , derita, gembira yang telah dilalui hampir 9tahun. Dari Baling hinggalah memilih untuk masih bersama TMC di Pengkalan Hulu. Pertama sekali ingin saya kongsikan selama berkhidmat di TMC adalah hubungan kasih sayang yang sangat tinggi saya perolehi bermula dari susuk tubuh yang paling utama iaitu Teacher Lam, diikuti rakan sekerja dan disuburkan lagi dengan ahli keluarga yang menghantar anak-anak mereka di TMC. Walaupun berlainan agama dan bangsa, pergaulan serta hubungan yang akrab dapat dicipta tanpa sengaja. Saya bersyukur dapat mengenal orang orang baik di sekeliling saya semenjak dari awal hingga akhir saya bekerja.

Pengalaman bekerja yang tidak boleh dibeli. Banyak benda saya pelajari selama berkhidmat di TMC, dari awalnya yang tidak mempunyai pengetahuan dari pelbagai sudut akhirnya dapat menguasai lebih dari asalnya. Pelbagai dapat saya pelajari dan menuntut ilmu serta perkongsian yang telah diberikan seperti pengetahuan dalam menjadi seorang pendidik, pengetahuan dalam menjadi seorang pentadbir, pengetahuan dalam hubungan kasih sayang serta pengetahuan bagaimana untuk melahirkan generasi yang baik di masa hadapan.

Apa yang saya perolehi di TMC, tetap saya teruskan untuk dibawa ke mana pun saya berada kerana apa yang didapati di TMC tidak akan sama di mana pun saya berada . Dari TMC juga saya diberi peluang dan rezeki untuk sambung pelajaran saya dalam dunia pendidikan sebagai seorang tenaga pengajar, sokongan serta dorongan yang diberikan membuat saya terus melangkah dan berjaya menamatkan pengajian saya walaupun susah untuk ditelan. Dari TMC telah mengajar saya banyak benda, dan di TMC jugalah titik permulaan saya sebagai pendidik hinggalah sekarang. TMC sentiasa di hati saya.

Salam perpisahan, semoga TMC terus maju jaya dan terbang tinggi hingga ke awangan💕

Teacher Testimonial

Intan Noratika Binti Razali (Guru Tadika Kemas)

(2016 – 2023)

"首先要谢谢Teacher. Lam，给与我机会加入小太阳这大家庭.我在这大家庭已经有十个年头了，虽然我有很多绊脚石阻挡了我的前进,但看到孩子的成长，我看到了生命影响生命的轨迹。我明白，教育不是抽象的名词，她是美丽的动词，在生命与生命的短暂交会中，因彼此真诚相待而绽放光芒，而看似缘分结束的那一刻，这道光，将引领他们开启生命另一段的旅程。在此借这个机会要感谢Tchr. Lam的包容和教导.也要感谢和我一起并肩作伴的伙伴 Tchr. Kogi, Tchr. Kwanchit, Cikgu Intan, Cikgu Bella, Cikgu Kyra, Cikgu Aina, Cikgu Siti, Tchr Ngai... 谢谢你们, 爱你们噢❤"

Fun Swee Fong

(2014 – currently)

"Selama 8 tahun di TMC sebenarnya banyak sangat pengalaman yang saya dapat. Suasana pembelajaran di TMC memang tidak dapat di tadika lain. Tahap penguasaan budak dan cikgu-cikgu memang terbaik bagi saya, yang penting dalam TMC juga banyak terapkan nilai-nilai murni yg baik yang boleh menjadi contoh buat saya. Saya dapat lihat perbezaan setelah tinggalkan TMC dan setelah menjadi seorang ibu."

Siti Aiessah Binti Hashim

(2010 – 2017)

"Sebagai seorang guru baru di Tadika Matahari Ceria, saya berasa sangat beruntung diterima bekerja di sini kerana suasana di TMC sangat welcoming. Walaupun masih baru di sini, saya berasa diterima bukan sahaja sebagai pekerja tetapi sebagai 'keluarga baru'..

Dan bagi saya, 'suasana tadika' di sini sangat kondusif untuk anak-anak belajar pelbagai aspek yang bukan sahaja menyentuh bab akademik, bahkan cara hidup, adab yang baik dan juga sesuatu yang berguna untuk anak-anak ini belajar, yang semestinya akan digunakan sepanjang proses mereka meningkat dewasa."

Nur Aina Syafikin Binti Mohd Zaini

(2024 – Currently)

"Duku dibungkus daun talas,

Jadi cikgu harus bekerja dengan iklas.

Beli mangga di Petaling Jaya,

Semoga TADIKA selalu berjaya."

Yanti

(2007 – 2017)