On 15 May 2026, members of the Lions Club of Subang Jaya visited the Paediatric Palliative Care Centre by MyStarfish at Section 17, Petaling Jaya, and presented a contribution of RM20,000 towards the staffing and upkeep of the house.
Dr Chong Lee Ai and Dr Farah Khalid, both government doctors from UMMC and founders of this initiative, gave us a tour of Malaysia’s first hospital linked paediatric palliative care centre. The house was made possible with support from MBPJ, which leased the property to MyStarfish free of charge for 10 years.
What greeted us was a cozy little bungalow that had been tastefully redecorated. Nothing extravagant, but thoughtfully done with warmth and practicality in mind. You could see that every ringgit was carefully stretched and costs tightly controlled.
We were deeply impressed by the dedication and compassion shown by the team. Their work goes beyond treating seriously ill children. They also focus on giving the children and their families quality time together in a comfortable environment away from the hospital, while still remaining close enough for medical support and care when needed.
A truly meaningful initiative built around dignity, compassion and humanity.
