Read the full article Kong Wei Yang has a rare genetic disorder called Lesch-Nyhan syndrome, which affects roughly one in 380,000 people and occurs almost exclusively in boys. It prevents the body from properly recycling purines, leading to excess uric acid, neurological impairment, uncontrollable muscle contractions, and compulsive self-injurious behaviour. He takes three medications to manage his symptoms, but doctors believe his best chance of improving his quality of life

There are times when 28-year-old B Muggnisuari goes for days without a meal, but that is not what hurts her the most. It’s the way her children are treated when they seek help from neighbours. “They were chased away,” the mother of five tells FMT, her voice quivering with heartbreak and disappointment. “I have gone days without eating. I will feed my children but I won’t eat because I believe that feeding them is more important than feeding myself." If they are lucky, Muggnis

via Free Malaysia Today Raising five growing teenagers in such confined conditions has been a daily struggle, but it is all Liew and Lee can manage. Senior citizens Alex Liew, 73, and Serena Lee, 70, are in urgent need of financial assistance. For the past 13 years, they have devoted their lives to raising their five grandchildren in a small two-bedroom flat in Sentul here. Measuring just 300 sq ft, this flat is severely overcrowded. It’s barely enough for two people, let alo

Dhia Amanda was diagnosed with GNAO1 at the age of 2 years old. GNA01 is a neurodevelopmental disorder, an extremely rare genetic condition that causes severe dystonia – uncontrollable twisting, stiffening and violent spasms brought on by electrical storms in the brain. Dhia requires deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery to prolong her life and break free from intensifying pain. Amount Fundraised: RM 311,000 Suriana Welfare Society Malaysia says Thank YOU to every individual a

Nathan was a 36‑year‑old durian seller who faced serious health problems that left him unable to walk or work. His condition made it extremely difficult for him to earn a living and cover his monthly expenses, which were around RM13,000. Nathan was also responsible for taking care of his mother, and the mounting costs added to their challenges. Despite his determination to keep going, he had to rely on the generosity of others to get the medical treatment he needed and to sup

For decades, 62-year-old Mohanram Atchuthan led a modest but stable life, working in construction and earning just enough to support his wife and four children. But everything changed in March 2022, when he suffered a stroke that left him unable to speak, read, write, or remember things the way he once could. With Mohanram no longer able to work, his family has been left without a source of income. His wife, 49-year-old Ananti David, and their four children – aged between 12

Ragunathan, his wife Krishnavany and their sons have faced eviction, illness, and poverty. Behind their innocent smiles lies a quiet longing for normalcy – a life like the other children around them. “Sometimes, when they see other kids dressed well, my boys feel sad,” shared their mother, Krishnavany Rajendran, 36, tears streaming down her face. Childhood burns have left her husband’s torso scarred, limiting his arm movement. Now chronic spinal pain often forces him to take