FOR A BETTER WORLD

Why I Give

Giving back has always been an important part of who I am. It’s not about grand gestures—it’s about doing what I can, when I can, in ways that truly matter. I don’t believe in blind charity. Instead, I choose to support those who are doing their part to help themselves and others. With limited time and resources, I focus on thoughtful, practical efforts that bring real, lasting impact. This is for a better world.

Uncle Chin is 78 years old and has been dedicating his life to caring for abandoned animals. From his own run-down home, he looks after over 40 dogs and 80 cats. Without the know-how to raise funds or manage social media, he has quietly carried this responsibility for years with very limited resources.

I’ve been supporting Uncle Chin for the past five years—helping to raise funds, purchase food, and arrange monthly deliveries to his shelter. It’s getting harder as times are tough, but I continue to do what I can to ensure the animals under his care don’t go hungry.

This is the kind of giving that matters to me—supporting people who give their all, even when no one is watching.

If you would like to support Uncle Chin and his animals, feel free to contact me. I’m happy to share more about his situation and how you can help.

Uncle Chin’s Shelter

Pandemic Volunteer Work

In 2021, when the pandemic hit hard, Malaysia’s healthcare system was overwhelmed. I had just been laid off due to major company downsizing, but I knew I still had something to offer. So I signed up as a frontliner volunteer with KKM (the Ministry of Health Malaysia), supporting medical teams at COVID-19 Assessment Centres (CAC).

I assisted with patient data management, crowd control, and even developed a cloud-based workflow to speed up the registration and daily reporting process. I funded the internet setup myself to ensure the system could run efficiently, reducing physical contact and helping the overworked medical staff.

Those intense weeks were exhausting, but deeply fulfilling. Even after I left, the workflow I created continued to help the teams on the ground. For me, giving back isn’t always about money—it’s about showing up when you’re needed most.

Old Man Grocery Support

In 2020, while volunteering with Kechara Soup Kitchen during the lockdowns, I met Uncle Choong—a frail, elderly man living alone in Pudu. He was polite and quietly grateful when I delivered food to him. When movement restrictions tightened, I could no longer travel to his area, so I arranged a simple solution: I coordinated with a nearby grocery shop, allowing him to collect what he needed each month, and I would settle the bill remotely.

Most people didn’t believe this system would work, but Uncle Choong trusted me. For the next three years, we quietly continued this arrangement—he would call me before visiting the shop, and the owner would send me the receipt right after. Sometimes, I’d add small surprises like chicken essence to keep him strong.

One time, Uncle Choong was so happy he told me over the phone, “谢谢你张小姐，你一定会长命百岁！” (“Thank you, Miss Chong, you will surely live a long and blessed life!”)

Uncle Choong passed away in August 2023. I am grateful to have been able to support him in the final years of his life, and I hope he is now free from pain and at peace.

A Quiet Commitment

I’ve never believed in doing good for recognition. I simply believe that if we have the ability to help, we should do so—thoughtfully, sincerely, and within our means. My way of giving back may be quiet, but it is deeply meaningful to me. I hope to continue supporting people and causes that truly make a difference. If you’re working on a purposeful project and believe we can collaborate to create real impact, I’m always open to meaningful conversations.