IJN Foundation

19/12/2025

Yu Cheng is a cheerful 6-year-old from Sarawak with a big dream of becoming a police officer one day.

The youngest in his family, Yu Cheng, is surrounded by love from his older sister and brother, who are both still in school. His father, 35, works hard to provide for the family, while his 33-year-old mother is a full-time caregiver, standing by Yu Cheng through every step of his journey.

From the moment he was born, Yu Cheng faced challenges no child should have to endure. Doctors discovered that his heart had developed with only one main pumping chamber, leading to low oxygen levels that appeared as a bluish tint on his lips, arms, and legs.

In 2022, Yu Cheng underwent a major heart procedure at IJN that helped improve blood flow to his lungs, and he has been doing well since. In November 2025, he returned to IJN for another important surgery known as the Fontan procedure. In simple terms, this surgery redirects blood straight to the lungs without passing through the heart, helping his body receive more oxygen.

After three weeks in the hospital, Yu Cheng was able to return home. Today, he is recovering well under his mother’s loving care, growing stronger with each passing day.

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17/12/2025

16/12/2025

A heartfelt gratitude to Majlis Agama Islam & ‘Adat Melayu Perak (MAIPk) for their continued support in helping underprivileged heart patients at Institut Jantung Negara.

Through MAIPk’s contribution, many patients have been able to receive crucial treatment with less financial strain, allowing them to focus on recovery with peace of mind. This support truly eases the weight they carry during one of the most challenging moments of their lives.

We deeply appreciate MAIPk’s commitment to uplifting those in need and bringing comfort when it matters most.

Learn how you can be part of this mission at ijnfoundation.org

16/12/2025

This brave little boy is only 3 months old, the youngest of two siblings. From the moment he was born, he struggled to breathe and needed a breathing tube for support. Doctors later discovered that his heart is positioned on the right side of his chest, a rare condition that requires close monitoring and specialised care.

Over the past weeks, Nuhjebat has undergone two major surgeries to help his heart function better and to improve blood flow throughout his body.

Today, he is stable and recovering, showing incredible strength for someone so small.

Be a donor today and make a difference.
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12/12/2025

Every child deserves a healthy heart. For those born with congenital heart disease (CHD), even a steady heartbeat or effortless breathing can be a daily struggle.

Many families face financial and medical barriers to the care their children need. Your support can change that. Every donation helps fund life-saving surgeries, essential treatments, and ongoing care and gives these children a real chance at life.

This is more than generosity. It is giving every child the right to survive, grow, and thrive.

Aligned with SDG 3: Good Health and Well-Being, we are working toward a world where healthcare is accessible to all children.

Take action today. Small acts spark big hope.
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10/12/2025

We’re truly grateful to Majlis Agama Islam Wilayah Persekutuan (MAIWP) for their unwavering support throughout the years as one of our trusted partners in helping underprivileged heart patients receive care at Institut Jantung Negara.

MAIWP’s dedication has eased the burden for many who urgently need treatment, offering comfort and hope at moments when it matters most.

Their long-standing commitment to uplifting the community continues to make a meaningful impact.

Thank you, MAIWP, for standing with us and for touching countless lives.

Let’s continue making an impact together. Learn more at ijnfoundation.org

09/12/2025

Born as the second child in her family, she has shown incredible resilience from the start. Growing up in a household supported by her father’s modest income, she faced chronic lung disease in infancy, a condition directly linked to her underlying heart problem.

Since then, she has bravely undergone several life-saving procedures, including Glenn Shunt, and Atrial Septectomy to help her heart function more efficiently. Now, she prepares for the Fontan surgery under her doctors’ close care.

Her journey is a powerful reminder of why equal access to life-saving heart treatment matters.

Mend a Heart. Save a Life
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02/12/2025

She is the only child in her family, the light of her parents’ lives.

Her father works as a factory operator, earning just enough to support their modest household. Her mother left her job in July 2024 to care for her full-time.

Shortly after birth, doctors detected a heart murmur. Further tests revealed a complex heart condition that required multiple life-saving procedures. Later that same year, she developed episodes of dangerously low oxygen, and urgent scans showed complications that needed immediate intervention.

Despite everything, she remained active and alert during her most recent admission. She is now recovering well after receiving a permanent pacemaker.

These major surgeries and the pacemaker were far beyond what her family could afford. Through the IJN Foundation’s Patient Assistance Programme, little Aisyah received the care she needed. This reflects our commitment to SDG 10, which focuses on reducing inequalities and ensuring every child has a chance to grow and thrive.

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01/12/2025

To Your Royal Highnesses, thank you for gracing us with your presence at the IJNF Charity Dinner 2025 and for your unwavering support of this meaningfulTo Your Royal Highnesses, thank you for gracing us with your presence at the IJNF Charity Dinner 2025 and for your unwavering support of this meaningful cause.

Our theme, “30 Years of Impact: Sustaining the Heartbeat of Hope,” carries a simple truth. Each life transformed, each family uplifted, and each heart restored was made possible through your generosity. The heart of IJN Foundation beats through the kindness of its donors. We are only the bridge. You are the foundation.

We would also like to express our deepest appreciation to the following contributors:
1.⁠ ⁠Yayasan Sultan Azlan Shah
2.⁠ ⁠Maybank Islamic Berhad
3.⁠ ⁠YTL Corporation Berhad
4.⁠ ⁠Sadaqa House Bank Islam
5.⁠ ⁠Cahya Mata Sarawak Berhad
6.⁠ ⁠Westports Malaysia Sdn. Bhd.
7.⁠ ⁠99 Speedmart Sdn. Bhd.
8.⁠ ⁠Public Bank Berhad
9.⁠ ⁠Perusahaan Otomobil Kedua Sdn. Bhd. (PERODUA)
10.⁠ ⁠Genting Malaysia Berhad
11.⁠ ⁠Institut Jantung Negara
12.⁠ ⁠Sime Darby Property Berhad
13.⁠ ⁠Nestlé Malaysia
14.⁠ ⁠Dorsett Regency Hotel Kuala Lumpur

We would also like to extend our greatest appreciation to all donors, contributors and supporters of IJNF, for helping us sustain care, compassion, and hope. May what we do continue to inspire even greater unity, generosity, and commitment as we begin our next chapter.

Maybank YTL Group Sadaqa House Cahya Mata Westports Malaysia 99 Speedmart Public Bank Perodua Institut Jantung Negara Sime Darby Property Nestlé Dorsett Kuala Lumpur