Living here in Malaysia has been a big part of my life considering I’ve spent at least half of it here. It’s been a good experience up to present, and I hope it stays that way. While living here I have grasped enough of the local language, Bahasa Melayu, to Read more…
“My name is Emma. I was 8 years old and my brother Luka was 10 when our family left Iran. Because of my parents’ concern for our future, we came to Malaysia hoping to find an opportunity to go to Australia for a better life. My parents did not want Read more…
“We are thankful because everyone is healthy,” said Zikri*(not real name), a Myanmar Rohingya refugee currently living in Malaysia. We first met Zikri* a few years ago when he joined us in ElShaddai Centre. He is a hardworking person and a loving family man. Currently, there are 11 people, which Read more…
My name is Ismail and I am 9 years old.My mother and I wanted to go to Malaysia because we were persecuted back in Myanmar. We arrived in Malaysia successfully, but we underwent a horrible journey which still haunts me till today. When we were on a boat in the Read more…
Sara, her husband and their 3 children aged below 10 are considered “unwanted immigrants” in Malaysia, as their hope of being settled to a third country has been dashed. Just about a year ago, Sara’s baby girl passed away due to a heart issue. Life has been hard for Sara Read more…
“I am Iqra. I am 16 years old and I am now looking after my 3 younger siblings who are aged 13 and a pair of twins who are 9 years old. My elder brother who will turn 18 next year will be able to be our legal guardian then. Read more…
Charlie is a teacher at Elshaddai E-learning Center. He teaches Mathematics, Science, Peace and Diversity and sometimes, he’s even a PE instructor! He enjoys all the subjects he teaches although it can be challenging to teach so many things. To keep his students engaged, Charlie sometimes shows them fun videos Read more…
To be a recognized as a refugee takes years. First, one has to apply to an UNHCR office to be an asylum seeker, and then wait for their investigation and a chance for interview. The waiting list is long and therefore it takes a long time. That was what happened Read more…