I was born in Melaka. When I was young, I carried a dream of Kuala Lumpur — a bright city, full of opportunities and excitement.I applied to RTM, the national TV station at that time, and ended up working in a world of cameras, scripts, and ratings. It was busy, glamorous, and fast-paced.

During those years, I became friends with a magician. I often followed him to old folks’ homes and orphanages, performing simple shows to bring a bit of laughter to people who were often forgotten — reminding them not to lose hope. Then one day, during a charity show, something shifted. The stage lights were bright, the crowd was laughing, but below the stage I saw a group of children with no applause, no place to belong. That moment changed the way I saw the world beyond the camera — and it changed my path.

In that moment,
I saw another kind of silent stage,
a place where someone needed to stay.

From that day on, I never walked far from that calling. I left my stable job, moved into a small run-down house, and took in my first child. In 1994, with a few friends, we pooled together whatever little we had and opened the first children’s home. No one fully understood it then, and no one could have predicted that this small step would become the beginning of a long and steady journey.

How I kept going th it.

From the first bowl of rice, the first bed, to the first time a child called me “Papa,”these years have taught me more than caregiving — they taught me what it means to truly accompany a child.In 2021,we officially registered as Jing Sun Welfare Society,finally giving our home a formal identity.

Seven children who grew up here have come back to serve as volunteers and caretakers.They were once cared for, and now they care for others.This journeyhas never been easy.

There were days when we didn’t even have enough money for cooking gas, and nights spent entirely in the hospital watching over a sick child.But whenever I hear them laughing in the kitchen or running in the yard, I know — every struggle has been worth it.

What I hope to leave behind

I often tell the children:“One day, this home shouldn’t depend on me anymore.” I hope more people in Kuala Lumpur will step forwardas volunteers,, and believe that love doesn’t need a label — and it doesn’t depend on race, religion, or background.

My vision is simple:

To let thissmall Malaysian children’s home,become a self-sustaining circle of good.When every child can grow up, stand on their own, and care for others,that will be the day I can peacefully hand over the keys.

At Jing Sun Welfare Society,education is never just about what’s written in textbooks.It’s about eating together, living together, and facing life together. Some teach the children how to read, some teach them how to cook; some teach discipline, others teach forgiveness.We believe that education doesn’t begin with knowledge— it begins with being cared for.When a child feels seen, they finally have thecourage to see the world.

Daily Care

The children have a roof, a bed, and warm meals.The food isn’t fancy, but it’s made with care.And no matter how late it gets, someone is always waiting for them to come home.From laundry to homework, from a fever to a nightmare —every small detail tells them:“You’re not alone.”

Education & Growth

Learning here isn’t about competition — it’s about surviving, growing, and finding direction.We provide tutoring, emotional support, life skills, and basic technical training.Some learn sewing, some learn computers, and others learn cooking.“Not every child needs to be exceptional,but every child deserves someone to teach them kindness.” That is our most precious lesson.

Talent Development

Lion dance, face-changing, singing…
These stages aren’t the final goal— they’re the starting point of confidence. When a child hears applause under the spotlightfor the first time, they realize: “I can be liked too.”

Growth Program

Today, seven grown-up children have returned to help— becoming the “big brothers and sisters” who care for the younger ones and accompany them in their studies.They also look after their ailing “father,” Uncle Tan.This kind of legacy isn’t built on blood, but on love and companionship.

The center has three floors, and the space isn’t very big. The ground floor is used for storage, the dining area, activities, homework, and the small office. The second floor is where everyone sleeps. The top floor is used for different training activities. With this simple setup, the children have grown into a lion dance team, a face-changing performer, a 24-season drum group, and even a singing team.