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JOHOR BAHRU: An elderly father who was separated from his three children for 20 years is finally reunited with his family today.
Ali jais (pix) 84, was transported in an ambulance from a nursing home in Singapore to Johor Bahru, arriving at a gas station at 10 am.
He underwent the Covid-19 swab test at the Customs, Immigration and Quarantine Complex (CIQ), here.
It was an emotional reunion, as his eldest daughter, Hasliza, 41, and his youngest daughter, Khazimah, 37, greeted him with hugs and tears of joy at the gas station.
Ali, who suffered from weak knees, was later assisted in a vehicle and taken to Hasliza’s home in Batu Caves, Selangor, to undergo the mandatory 14-day quarantine.
Their second daughter, Haslina, 39, who is a nurse, was unable to attend the meeting, but Hasliza said her sister was grateful that they were finally reunited with their ‘Abah’ (father).
“We finally met with Abah; her birthday is December 31st, so we are planning to have a doa selamat. We didn’t expect to see Abah so soon.
“We miss him so much; the whole family misses him. We are grateful for the smooth process of bringing him home. Thanks to everyone who helped,” he told Bernama when he was at the gas station today.
The mission to bring Ali home to his children was facilitated by various parties in Singapore and Malaysia, including Stulang State Assemblyman Andrew Chen Kah Eng, in terms of the documentation process, etc.
Meanwhile, Khazimah said next year’s Aidilfitri would be a special occasion with her father in attendance.
“Next year will be my first raya celebration with Abah; the first time in my life since I have never celebrated (the occasion) with him … I have not had the opportunity to kiss his hands, “he said.
The sisters said they were eager to cook their favorite food, coconut curry pancakes and asam pedas.
Meanwhile, Chen said that he had been in contact with Ali’s children since the beginning of this month to facilitate the process and bring him home.
He said he received assistance and cooperation from various parties, including the Malaysian High Commission in Singapore, the Singapore Immigration and Control Authority, Alpha Ambulance, the Department of Social Welfare and the Royal Malaysian Customs Department.
On November 15, Bernama highlighted Khazimah’s plight in search of her father, which she posted on the Facebook page of the Malaysia and Singapore border crossings.
Ali, who was from Kuala Selangor, last saw his daughters in 2001, following his separation from his wife. -Called
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