Adding Human Touch in Sewing
Written by Tan Kim Hion, KL & Selangor / Translated by Tan Heang Shin
![Tan Kim Nio, who is skilful in making Malay costumes, has for the first time made three costumes (a purple long dress and two orange outfits) for free for a Tzu Chi care recipient. [Photograph by Yong Mun Fei]](/images/stories/cs/2016/CS_KL20160525_ywh01_002.jpg "Tan Kim Nio, who is skilful in making Malay costumes, has for the first time made three costumes (a purple long dress and two orange outfits) for free for a Tzu Chi care recipient. [Photograph by Yong Mun Fei]")
Tan Kim Nio, who is good in making Malay traditional costumes, had never made any clothes for free. But she took the unprecedented step of making free “baju kurung” and “baju Melayu” for single mother, Nurbaiti bte Mohamad, and her two sons respectively.
Happy Birthday to My Loved One
Written by Tan Kim Hion, KL & Selangor / Translated by Cheong Pei Lin
![Vijaya (front, right) celebrates her son, Sasitharan’s 16th birthday. His family, relatives and Tzu Chi volunteers gathered together to offer their blessings. [Photograph by Yong Mun Fei]](/images/stories/cs/2016/CS_KL20160529_ywh01_009.jpg "Vijaya (front, right) celebrates her son, Sasitharan’s 16th birthday. His family, relatives and Tzu Chi volunteers gathered together to offer their blessings. [Photograph by Yong Mun Fei]")
Thirty-seven-year-old Vijaya celebrates her son’s birthday every year. This year’s celebration however, was an extraordinary one as not only his family and relatives came to his birthday party, Tzu Chi volunteers also joined in this memorable event.
Malaysia Airlines Emergency Drill for Better Preparedness
Written by Lee Mun Keat, KL & Selangor / Translated by Tan Heang Shin
![Photo shows a Tzu Chi volunteer providing mental comfort to a Malaysia Airlines employee acted as next of kin. [Photograph by Lee Mun Keat]](/images/stories/cs/2016/CS_KL20160526_lwj01_017.jpg "Photo shows a Tzu Chi volunteer providing mental comfort to a Malaysia Airlines employee acted as next of kin. [Photograph by Lee Mun Keat]")
For better crisis management and safer airline operations, Malaysia Airlines and Etihad Airways jointly conducted an emergency drill at KL International Airport on May 26, 2016. The exercise was aimed to assess the ability of various units to respond; capability to conduct rescue work; and effectiveness of infrastructure during an emergency.
Humbled Themselves for House Cleaning
Written by Soon Fock Chuan, Klang / Translated by Chong Pei Fen
![Volunteers endured the unpleasant odour and transferred bags of stuff to outside the house for sorting. [Photograph by Lai Kin Hoong]](/images/stories/cs/2016/CS_KA20160514_ljh03_040.jpg "Volunteers endured the unpleasant odour and transferred bags of stuff to outside the house for sorting. [Photograph by Lai Kin Hoong]")
A group of 30 volunteers from Tzu Chi Klang’s Entrepreneurs’ Group and community zones made a joint effort to help Lim Poh Tak clean up his home that was full of stuff. Further to relieving his financial predicament, volunteers also hoped to enlighten him on the differences between resources and junk so that he could have a clutter-free living environment.
Longing for a Reunion with Her Daughter
Written by Tan Kim Hion, KL & Selangor / Translated by Yip Sook Ying
![With the help of volunteer, Molly sat next to her daughter, Leenie (right), and expressed her care for the latter. [Photograph by Lim Chin Shein]](/images/stories/cs/2016/CS_KL20160430_lzs01_032.jpg "With the help of volunteer, Molly sat next to her daughter, Leenie (right), and expressed her care for the latter. [Photograph by Lim Chin Shein]")
Eighty-year-old Lin Molly resided in an old folks’ home with her son, while her daughter stayed in a home for the mentally ill. The mother’s only wish was to be united with her daughter. Knowing her plight, Tzu Chi volunteers made the reunion a reality for the family.
Non-stop Care and Love for 23 Years
Written by Yong Siew Lee, Melaka / Translated by Lee Yuk Suat
![Volunteers took great effort to arrange for Cheng Chin Dong to meet with David and to celebrate his birthday. [Photograph by Yong Siew Lee]](/images/stories/cs/2016/20160418_YSL01_1_055.jpg "Volunteers took great effort to arrange for Cheng Chin Dong to meet with David and to celebrate his birthday. [Photograph by Yong Siew Lee]")
Tzu Chi care recipient, 80-year-old Cheng Chin Dong was aged and frail. He slipped into a coma on April 12, 2016, and eventually passed away peacefully on April 21. Volunteers’ 23 years of continuous Great Love, devotion and care had added colours to the blind grandpa’s world.
Great Love Beyond Disasters
Written by Voon Siew Jin & Chung Chui Tieng, Tawau / Translated by Lilian Chew
![At the aid distribution held at the mosque in Kampung Habib Abdul Rahman, victim Mohd Tahir bin Layewah (right) was very pleased to receive the cash relief from Tawau volunteers. [Photograph by Yong Sui Mee]](/images/stories/cs/2016/CS_TW20160421_yxm01_006.jpg "At the aid distribution held at the mosque in Kampung Habib Abdul Rahman, victim Mohd Tahir bin Layewah (right) was very pleased to receive the cash relief from Tawau volunteers. [Photograph by Yong Sui Mee]")
At about 1.30 am on April 13, 2016, a fire broke out at Kampung Titingan Blok 10 and Kampung Habib Abdul Rahman. Approximately 300 wooden houses were burnt down and more than a thousand people were affected. Fortunately all victims escaped unhurt.
A New Start for Grandpa with the Power of Love
Written by Yong Siew Lee, Melaka / Translated by Lilian Chew
![Tan Choo Beng was impressed by the volunteers hence determined to do recycling every Friday. [Photograph by Yong Siew Lee]](/images/stories/cs/2016/20160401_YSL01_1_021.jpg "Tan Choo Beng was impressed by the volunteers hence determined to do recycling every Friday. [Photograph by Yong Siew Lee]")
Tzu Chi volunteer, Chen Wen Han brought his workers to help care recipient, Tan Choo Beng repair his house, while another team of volunteers helped clean the place. The tender care of volunteers touched the grandpa and he too wanted to pay it forward. He is now a monthly donor of Tzu Chi and determined to perform good deeds with volunteers.
Seeing the World through Glasses
Written by Low Hai Loon, Klang / Translated by Tan Heang Shin
![Tan Thiam Teck noticed many orphanage children and old folks were having eye problems during a Tzu Chi visit to Persatuan Rumah Kebajikan Rita with his daughter. [Photograph by Koh Poo Leng]](/images/stories/cs/2016/CS_KA20151210_xbl01_010.jpg "Tan Thiam Teck noticed many orphanage children and old folks were having eye problems during a Tzu Chi visit to Persatuan Rumah Kebajikan Rita with his daughter. [Photograph by Koh Poo Leng]")
“We were asked to cut the nails for the elderly. I noticed it was not because they could not do it themselves but rather because of their poor eyesight,” remarked Tan Thiam Teck, who was busily conducting eye check-ups for an elderly folk.
Warmth for Flood Victims in Sarawak
Written by Lim Eng Niew & Lee Siew Ngo, Kuching / Translated by Chew Chiau Ping
![Tzu Chi initiated relief operation on the first night of Lunar New Year to several flood-hit areas in Sarawak. [Photograph by Tan Pui Lee]](/images/stories/cs/2016/CS_KU20160209_cpl01_095.jpg "Tzu Chi initiated relief operation on the first night of Lunar New Year to several flood-hit areas in Sarawak. [Photograph by Tan Pui Lee]")
Several days of heavy rainfall during the Chinese New Year caused two flash floods in Southern Sarawak. Thirty-one and fifty relief centres were setup respectively and 14,678 turnout of residents were evacuated. By February 24, Tzu Chi had carried out two rounds of relief operations.