KUCHING: A social worker from Petrajaya Klinik Kesihatan recently referred 11-year-old Nuri Shafaraziah Abdullah to Hope Place Kuching after concerns were raised about her welfare.
Nuri, who resides with her family in Kampung Pasir Pandak, was diagnosed with Hurler syndrome at just one year old — a rare genetic disorder that has left her with physical abnormalities affecting her face and arms.
Since March 2024, Nuri has been confined to a wheelchair and is unable to speak.
Despite her condition, the young girl remains spirited, attending a special needs class (KPPI) daily with the help of her devoted father.
Her father, Abdullah, 61, is a fisherman who supplements his income with odd jobs and occasional RELA security duties, while her mother, Zaliah, 53, stays home as Nuri’s full-time caregiver.
The family’s financial burden is compounded by Abdullah’s own health struggles, having undergone two angioplasty surgeries due to coronary disease.
Nuri requires weekly hospital treatment, and with no personal vehicle, the family spends approximately RM50 each week on e-hailing taxis alone.
At home, Nuri’s mother feeds her every meal, and the little girl finds joy watching videos on social media.
Nuri currently receives RM150 monthly from social welfare, while Hope Place Kuching supports her with diapers, a commode chair, and food aid.
The family’s two older daughters are still in college, leaving Abdullah as the sole breadwinner barely managing to keep the household afloat.
Hope Place Kuching, also known as Persatuan Kebajikan Harapan Kuching (PKHK), is calling on the public to extend their generosity to Nuri and her family.
Donations can be made via Maybank account 511289001160 or through their Facebook page, and the organisation can be reached at 082-505987 or 013-5672775.
