#SHOWBIZ: Syatilla Melvin and siblings touch hearts treating elderly residents like their own parents

KUALA LUMPUR: Syatilla Melvin and her sisters, Syafiqa, Syifa, and Syida, have garnered admiration for extending charity beyond monetary support by treating elderly residents of a care home as if they were their own family members. The heartening visit was documented by photographer Afham, who was called upon by Syatilla to capture the moment.

Afham, who was initially expecting a typical event where donors merely contribute funds and depart, was pleasantly surprised by the sisters' sincere and hands-on approach. They engaged in meaningful activities such as dressing up and applying makeup to the elderly women, one by one. Afham was particularly touched by the sisters' gentle way of feeding the residents, treating them with the same warmth and care one would show to their own relatives.

He recalled the sisters' fondness for cracking jokes to keep the environment joyful and uplifting. The visit also provided a poignant insight into the lives of the residents, many of whom had children who seldom or never visited them. Afham expressed that the Melvin sisters demonstrated that impactful charity entails dedicating time, being present, and showing sincere affection towards those who are truly in need.

He emphasized that not all celebrities are willing to show up for these women, offering them the kind of love they would expect from their own children.