Eating well in modern society requires clear, practical knowledge. Between confusing packaging, aggressive food marketing, and busy family schedules, knowing what actually belongs on your plate can feel overwhelming. To help families navigate these everyday decisions, the "Yummy Nutrition" Northern Malaysia Tour is heading to Penang, Kedah, and Ipoh throughout September 2026. Led by registered nutritionists and health professionals, this initiative brings hands-on supermarket label reading workshops, interactive children’s culinary sessions, free community health screenings, and expert-led talks directly to local communities.

Below is the complete breakdown of event schedules across all three regions, along with the core benefits parents and children gain by participating.

Penang Event Schedule (3 September 2026, Thursday)

• Supermarket Food Label Reading Workshop

  • Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

  • Location: Village Grocer @ Queens Waterfront, Penang

  • Capacity: Limited to 5 Adults & 5 Kids (Ages 7–12)

  • Fee: RM99 (Adult, includes 1 free copy of Yummy Nutrition) | RM129 (Parent-Child 1+1)

  • Registration: Zi Rui (+60 11-1050 7941)

• Rainbow Plate Little Chef Workshop

  • Time: 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM

  • Location: Little Play Space, Penang

  • Capacity: Limited to 20 children

  • Fee: RM50 per pax | Special Offer: RM90 per pax + 1 copy of Yummy Nutrition

  • Registration: +60 14-323 7411

• Health Talk: Unveiling the Truth on the Dining Table

  • Time: 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM

  • Location: Little Play Space, Penang

  • Speaker: Registered Nutritionist Edward Lau

  • Organiser: SJKC Chong Teik PTA Parenting Study Group

  • Fee: FREE Admission (First-come, first-served | Limited to 40 seats)

  • Registration: +60 14-323 7411

Kedah Event Schedule (5 September 2026, Saturday)

• Choose Health! Health Talk & Awareness Program

  • Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

  • Location: Kedah Buddhist Association (1st Floor)

  • Speakers: Pharmacist Wee & Registered Nutritionist Edward Lau

  • Highlights: Free bone density scans, personal supplement & food packaging consultations, safe expired medication disposal, free door gifts (while stocks last).

  • Fee: FREE Admission

  • Enquiries: 04-731 0479 / WhatsApp: +60 11-2103 7899

• Supermarket Food Label Reading Workshop

  • Time: 3:00 PM – 5:30 PM

  • Location: Lotus's STARGATE, Kedah

  • Capacity: Limited to 5 Adults & 5 Kids (Ages 7–12)

  • Fee: RM80 (Adult, includes 1 free copy of Yummy Nutrition) | RM110 (Parent-Child 1+1)

  • Registration: Zi Rui (+60 11-1050 7941)

Ipoh Event Schedule (26 September 2026, Saturday)

• Blood Donation 4.0: Give Blood, Give Life

  • Time: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

  • Location: AEON Kinta City, Ipoh

  • Organisers: PCCCI Youth & Hospital Raja Permaisuri Bainun, Ipoh

  • Fee: FREE (Walk-ins welcome; free blood type keychain for donors while stocks last)

• Supermarket Food Label Reading Workshop

  • Time: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM

  • Location: AEON Kinta City, Ipoh

  • Trainers: Registered Nutritionists Edward & Zi Rui

  • Capacity: Limited to 6 participants

  • Fee: RM99 (Includes 1 free copy of Yummy Nutrition)

  • Registration: Zi Rui (+60 11-1050 7941)

Transformative Benefits for Families

Participating in these guided sessions provides practical, lifelong value for both parents and children, turning everyday grocery store decisions into active health choices.

For Parents: Smarter Groceries & Better Family Health

• Master Ingredient & Label Literacy: Instead of relying on clever front-of-package marketing slogans, parents learn how to analyze the ingredient list and Nutrition Information Panel (NIP) directly. You will learn to identify hidden refined sugars, excess sodium, unnecessary additives, and deceptive serving size tricks.

• Budget-Friendly Meal Planning: Discover how to build balanced meals using accessible, everyday local ingredients without needing expensive commercial supplements or trendy health foods.

• Direct Guidance from Qualified Professionals: Have your exact dietary questions answered on the spot. During the supermarket tours and talks, registered nutritionists guide you through aisle-by-aisle evaluations and evaluate the actual foods and supplements your family consumes.

• Take-Home Resources & Health Screenings: Workshop participants receive complimentary physical copies of Yummy Nutrition (《爱吃的营养学》), offering a continuous home reference guide. Events like the Kedah session also provide free preventive health services, such as professional bone density screenings.

For Children: Fun, Hands-On Culinary Discovery

• Building Early Kitchen Confidence: Interactive workshops like the Rainbow Plate Little Chef give kids a safe space to handle whole foods, explore colorful produce, and practice simple preparation skills early on.

• Overcoming Picky Eating: Experiencing food through touch, sight, and preparation helps remove anxiety around unfamiliar vegetables and whole grains, encouraging children to embrace balanced, colorful meals willingly.

• Lifelong Nutritional Foundations: Learning basic food concepts alongside their parents teaches children early on that nutritious food is enjoyable, setting up healthy habits that last a lifetime.