Children Respite Home (KL)
Children Respite Home (KL)
Let Love Take a Break
A Journey of Care No Longer Alone
Malaysia's community-based respite care centre for children with special needs. We provide compassionate short-term care, giving devoted families the rest and support they deserve.
Recent Activities
English Talk: Understanding Autism
In conjunction with Children Respite Home (KL) Sdn. Bhd Open Day
Join us for a meaningful and eye-opening session designed for parents, educators, caregivers, and anyone who wants to understand autism in a clearer, practical, and medically-informed way.
"When medical knowledge is listened to carefully, it can be transformed into more careful judgment and more gentle care."
Join us tomorrow!
This is not just a talk — it's an experience
What happens to your child when you are not around for a few days… or one day, no longer around at all? This upcoming special-needs parents session is not a talk — it's an experience. You'll be able to step inside a care centre, see how children are supported, and quietly ask yourself: "If I ever needed help, would this be a place I trust with my child?"
We will also touch on a question many parents think about—but rarely talk about: How do you pass on your assets safely to a special-needs child, without risking misuse, family conflict, or future uncertainty?
This is a small, focused session to allow meaningful sharing. Only 10 seats available now. Registration closes on 4 January or once seats are filled — whichever comes first.
Come with curiosity. Leave with peace of mind.
What You'll Discover
- •What autism really is (beyond the myths)
- •Medical vs Social Model of Disability
- •How a trust can protect our children's future
- •Mother's sharing: The power of Early Intervention & Inclusion
Featured Speakers
Ms Mabel Lai - Behavioral Analyst
Knowledge on autism including the screening of autism
Mr Ho Jun Wei - President of Empower Trustees Sdn. Bhd
"A Group of People Forgotten by Society"
What a Special Child Trust (SCT) is • Reasons for setting up a SCT • How a SCT works • Costs of setting up a SCT
Ms Ashley Pang - Mother sharing her invaluable experience
The power of Early Intervention & Inclusion
Sunday, January 11, 2026
11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Language
English
Admission
RM 30 per pax
(light refreshments is included)
Venue
Unit C01-1, Ground Floor, Plaza Kelana Jaya,
Jalan SS7/13A, 47301 Kelana Jaya, Selangor
Who Should Attend?
Parents • Educators • Caregivers • Therapists • Community Members
Interview with CEO Ho Jun Wei
Q1. What is a trust? What misunderstandings do people in general have about trusts? What is Special Child Trust (SCT)?
Trust is a legal document which contains of arrangement conducted by the trustee company. Many people misunderstand a trust as a unit trust investment. In fact, it is the exact opposite. A unit trust is about growing money through market exposure. A trust is about protecting assets through legal structure. Special child trust is an arrangement for the parent to set for their children on future living upon their absenteeism.
Q2. Please list five reasons to setup special child trust.
- •Special children do not know how to manage inheritance money, they need someone to help them on money management
- •Under privilege children do not know how to express their needs
- •They do not know what to do when they ill, they need medical attention
- •They need someone who they can rely on
Q3. How does it work? What can the trust provide for special needs children?
It is burden for the parent to give us (Trustees) the money during the setup, or even properties, we prefer life insurance policy and we will represent the parent to deal with insurance company and do different arrangement payout.
Trustee can pay on the living expenses to the guardian, if the child need to receive therapy, then the trust can fund the therapy fee, even the medical fee as some of them are not eligible to buy medical insurance. If one day, the guardian unable to take care of the children due to family arrangement, they can send the children to the boarding, and the trustee will pay for their boarding fee.
Lastly, the trust can also pay the guardian monthly fee as a token of appreciation to help taking care of the children upon both the parents' demise.
Q4. How much does it cost? When will it take effect?
The setup fee is RM1500, and IRB stamping fee and admin charges, the stamping fee varies from insurance policy amount. And since it is life insurance policy, the trust take effect upon the policy holder demise.
Interview with Ms Ashley Pang
Q1. At what point did you discover that your child is different from the average child?
From birth. He was diagnosed by doctor from birth.
Q2. What made you decide to take your child for evaluation and intervention?
Early intervention proven to work very well.
Q3. What changes does early intervention make to children?
- 1.Narrow the gap.
- 2.Allowing the child to develop at own pace in assisted manners.
- 3.Given good support to parents/ caregivers to do home therapy n support the child better.
Q4. Do you agree that understanding earlier does not mean jumping to conclusions immediately, but intervening earlier is giving the child more opportunities?
Do not hesitate.
Acceptance is the first move. The earlier the child receives early intervention the better chance to narrow the developmental delay.
Q5. What do you think is the greatest value of "early intervention" from a medical and public education perspective?
Rewiring the brain connection towards typical development. Narrow down the gap of the developmental delay. Provide better readiness towards inclusion from school or social n mental development.
Our Mission & Vision
At Children Respite Home (KL), we provide short-term care for children with disabilities, giving families the chance to rest and regain strength. We believe every child deserves dignity, compassion, and equal care—and every family deserves support on their journey.
Our Mission
Children Respite Home (KL) Sdn. Bhd. is a fee-based organization. We aim to create a comforting environment for sick children and offer parents a space to breathe and relax. Children Respite Home (KL) Sdn. Bhd. does not provide medical treatment but offers short-term care to allow families to take a break.
Our Vision
Providing a personalized services for children aged 5 to 18 with congenital disabilities such as congenital heart disease, cerebral palsy, genetic issues, and spinal deformities. We are committed to prioritize the needs of our patients, respect their dignity and privacy, and provide a warm environment.
Our Grand Opening Ceremony
October 6th · Mid-Autumn Festival
A father told me he had spent years searching for a centre that would accept his autistic child, only to face rejection after rejection. When he found our centre, he said, "At last, someone opened the door." That is what we aim to do — to open doors. As we open the doors of Children Respite Home, we are not just inaugurating a building — we are making a promise. A promise that here, every child will be accepted and loved.
Connect with Children Respite Home
Opening Ceremony Highlights
Every caregiver deserves a good rest —
even angels need a moment to pause.
Our Story
Two years ago, an encounter with a three-year-old refugee child battling cancer changed everything. In that moment of profound connection, a promise was made before the Bodhisattva: to create a sanctuary where no child would face their struggles alone.
Two years ago, a three-year-old refugee child with cancer showed us the silent struggles families face in illness and caregiving.
"The tree remains steadfast, unchanging still, So too the original heart endures the same."
At the entrance stood a modest temple. Kneeling before the Bodhisattva, I prayed: “What can I do for this child?” Two years later, my prayer was answered. I founded the Children Respite Home (KL) Sdn. Bhd. in Kuala Lumpur.
Children Respite Home (KL) was founded with a simple but profound intention: to ensure that every child receives equal care and every family caring for a child with special needs can find moments of rest.
From left: Dhanya Low Choon Hui, Pearl Thor, Tony Chew Sing Lee, Matron Yee Yit Cheng, and Caregiver Sarinah binti Sutar
Our Services
Respite Care
Short-term care services providing families with necessary breaks while ensuring children receive quality care.
Family Support
Educational and emotional support for families, helping them navigate their caregiving journey with confidence.
Physiotherapy
Professional physiotherapy services to support physical development and maintain mobility for children with special needs.
Professional Team
Nurses, caregivers, and physiotherapists working together to provide holistic support.
Time to Breathe
Giving parents and families caring for children a chance to rest and recharge.
Free Trial
First-time families can enjoy a complimentary 4-hour trial service.
4-Hour Free Trial Service
Experience our care firsthand with a complimentary 4-hour trial session. This allows us to assess your child's needs while you explore our tranquil lakeside facility.
Vital Signs Monitoring
Monitoring vital signs such as heart rate, pulse, breathing and temperature.
Director's Story
"Pain has a thousand interpretations. Having cared for many children with disabilities, whether physical or chronic illnesses, it remains a significant challenge for both the children and their families. If we were to use punctuation marks as metaphors, genes would be periods, medicine would be commas, chromosomal issues would be ellipses, caregiving would be equal signs, and all beings are equal."
Children Respite Home KL Founder
/ Tony Chew Sing Lee
After studying and working in Singapore for many years, I returned to Malaysia two years ago and subsequently joined the Malaysian Association of Paediatric Palliative Care (MAPPAC), a non-governmental organisation, that provides palliative care to children below 18.
My very first home visit with MAPPAC was to a low-cost housing area. To earn a living, the child's mother was busy frying chicken in the kitchen so the father could deliver it hot to the market.
The child we were caring for had cerebral palsy. He laid on the floor, unable to open his hands or speak. Yet his bright eyes and charming smile revealed a lively and adorable spirit. He might not be perfect, but in his parents' eyes, he was absolutely their precious treasure. Every now and then, the mother would step out from the kitchen to check on how we were treating her child. All of us in the team were deeply fond of him.
That visit might have been a once-in-a-lifetime encounter—ichigo ichie (一期一会), as the Japanese say. It was somewhat bittersweet, but it opened my eyes to the helplessness and exhaustion that come with illness, fate, and caregiving.
Motivated by a deep desire to do something for patients and their families, I formed a team.
Watch Us Grow
Step by step, serving the community, a journey of caring for the children.
