Many Malaysians question why refugee families continue to enter Malaysia despite the absence of legal status, restricted rights, and the potential for arrest or detention. In most cases, their movement is driven by urgent protection needs. These individuals and families are fleeing armed conflict, political persecution, ethnic cleansing, or other
Tawi Kim, ElShaddai Centre’s outstanding top achiever in the 2025 IGCSE results with an incredible 1 A and 4 As, is nothing short of inspirational! Tawi’s remarkable achievements not only highlight her impressive abilities but also serve as a beacon of inspiration to everyone around her. Here’s her story: My
ElShaddai Centre had the privilege of visiting Pin Hwa School on 26th April 2024 to speak to their students about statelessness as a critical issue. This event was part of our wider Embrace campaign in sync with World Refugee Day, sought to raise awareness and enhance the young minds’ knowledge
Dr Ng Oi Leng In 2014, a decade ago, I became involved with the ElShaddai Centre, having been invited by Andrew, the founder. This marked the beginning of a journey that would shape ElShaddai Centre in significant ways. Three key initiatives emerged in that year. Firstly, we conducted frequent mobile medical
When people inquire about the origins of this work, I find myself recounting a truth that often surprises them: I never intended to embark upon this journey. Yet, as the saying goes, when God calls, He doesn’t merely suggest; He orchestrates. Reflecting on the path that led me here, I
Simpang Pulai is a town 10km south of Ipoh and is commonly known as the town one has to pass through when travelling by road to Cameron Highlands, Pahang.  This centre came about when the elder of a church, Philip Boey, noticed a group of Cambodian children in his neighbourhood. Subsequently, he visited a
Tohaidah is a 13-year-old girl who came from Myanmar and has been living in Malaysia for over a year. Back in her own country, Tohaidah has already attended secondary school in Grade 7. She started attending this centre this year in 2023. Although she began Grade 7 secondary school in her home country,
In January 2023, after a class ended, a student wanted to invite me to provide physical therapy for his mother. His mother had been experiencingknee pain, swelling, and severe discomfort in her daily life for several months due to a fall. She had visited the hospital, where doctors prescribed pain
My name is Anna, and I come from Myanmar. I have four siblings – three brothers and one sister. I stay with my family. I want to share how I have been after arriving here and how I came to be with ElShaddai Centre. I was 16 years old when
Malaysia Day is a special day of celebration, a day when Malaysians of diverse cultures come together as one to celebrate the formation of our beloved nation. This year, the New Roots Youth Club in Ampang, a youth club set up to reach out mainly to the Afghan youth, celebrated
Help the marginalized and displaced families to rebuild their lives. The effect of the pandemic has been devastating for our whole society, especially to the most vulnerable among us. The families ElShaddai Centre work with are now seeking to rebuild their lives with dignity.
