A story that recently touched the heart of Malaysians continues to unfold this time, from the voices of the children themselves. The three siblings, aged 5,7, and 9, who were sent to the orphanage in Perak by their father, expressed their love and gratitude despite father’s heartbreaking decision due to financial struggles, “We hope to ease dad’s burden one day.”
Image credit: Sin Chew Daily
The father’s painful decision
According to Sin Chew Daily, their father, Huang, a lorry driver earning around RM2,600 monthly, made the heart wrenching decision to send his children to Anshun Jaz Home after struggling to make ends meet. Despite his best efforts to provide simple meals and shelter, his income could no longer sustain the cost of food, education, and daily necessities.
When the staff from the orphanage arrived at his home, Huang tried to remain strong as his children packed their belongings. However, emotions overwhelmed him as his eldest son clung tightly to his legs and unwilling to let go.
Fighting back tears, Huang told them to study hard and become good people, hoping they would have a brighter future.
Image credit: Sin Chew Daily
Grateful to stay together
At the orphanage, the siblings are now adjusting to their new environment with the help of caregivers. Despite their difficult circumstances, they said they are grateful to still be together as a family.
“We just want to make our father proud one day. We want to study hard, go to university, and build a better life for him,” the children shared.
Hope for a brighter tomorrow
The caretakers at the home shared that the children’s father used to skip meals to save money for them, sometimes surviving on only coffees, breads, and plain rice. They described Huang as a loving father who made the painful decision only to ensure his children could have a proper education and better living conditions.
The orphanage has since arranged for the children to attend school and receive counselling to help them adapt. Meanwhile, Huang continues to work in Kuala Lumpur and plans to visit his children when possible.
Image credit: Sin Chew Daily
The unbroken love
Though separated by distance, the bond between father and children remains unbroken. Their shared hope for a future where thy can reunite under better circumstances, which stands as a reminder of family loves’ strength amid hardship.
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