What Families Across Sabah Say About Wira
Shared here are notes from families who have arranged support with us. They are written in their own words, without embellishment.
Back to Home180+
Families Supported
4.8
Average Rating
6
Years in Sabah
94%
Families Who Return
What Families Tell Us
Roslinda Hamid
Daughter — Kota Kinabalu
"My mother's 70th birthday was the first occasion we arranged through Wira. My sister and I were both away for work and we were worried it would feel flat. The coordinator contacted us two weeks before, asked about our mother's preferences, and on the day everything ran smoothly. Mum said it was the most organised birthday she could remember."
May 2025
Kevin Tan
Son — Working in Kuala Lumpur
"I travel a lot and my father lives alone in Kota Kinabalu. The errand programme has made a real difference — I get a message after every grocery run and appointment. It took a few weeks to get the schedule right, but once it settled it has run without any issues. I can focus on work knowing the basics are handled."
April 2025
Norashikin Abdullah
Granddaughter — Sabah
"Nenek was starting to spend most of her time at home and we were concerned she was losing touch with people she used to see regularly. Since the Social Engagement Programme started, she goes to a community group twice a month and has mentioned several times how much she looks forward to it. The monthly summaries are a nice touch — we feel included."
May 2025
James Lim
Son — Singapore-based
"We live in Singapore and my parents are in KK. The thing I appreciate most about Wira is that they communicate without being asked. I do not need to send a message to find out what happened — the confirmation comes to me. It is a small thing but it means I check my phone without dread."
May 2025
Salmah Razali
Daughter — Kota Kinabalu
"We used Wira for a Hari Raya gathering at my parents' house. There were eleven family members coming and my parents are both in their 70s. The planning was careful and the coordinator was calm on the day, which mattered more than I expected. The only thing I would say is that it took slightly longer to confirm the plan than I hoped, but the result was good."
April 2025
Benson Kueh
Son — Penampang area
"My father resisted the idea at first — he did not want strangers around. But the same coordinator has been coming for four months now and he has warmed to it considerably. The social programme gives him a reason to get out of the house each week. My wife and I can both see the difference in his mood."
May 2025
How Wira Helped Three Families
Family Managing from a Distance
The Situation
Two adult children working in Kuala Lumpur and one based in Australia. Their 76-year-old father was managing independently in Kota Kinabalu but grocery runs and hospital follow-up appointments were inconsistent, and the family had no reliable way to know they had happened.
What Wira Arranged
A weekly errand programme covering grocery coordination and appointment transport. A shared calendar was set up with access for all three children. A confirmation message was sent after each errand was completed.
Outcome
Within the first month, the family reported a measurable reduction in back-and-forth calls to check whether errands had been done. All three children described feeling more confident about their father's day-to-day situation. The arrangement has continued for eight months.
"Before Wira, one of us would always be anxious about whether Ba had made it to the clinic. Now I just get a message."
A Relative Withdrawing from Social Life
The Situation
A 74-year-old woman in Kota Kinabalu had reduced her social activity significantly over two years following the loss of her husband. Her daughter was concerned but felt she could not organise activities herself given work demands and two young children at home.
What Wira Arranged
A Social Engagement Programme with two to three activities per week — a local seniors' group, a weekly market outing, and a monthly family-focused occasion coordination. A companion accompanied all outings.
Outcome
The family noted visible improvement in their relative's mood and engagement within six weeks. She began to look forward to scheduled outings and has since expressed interest in joining a second community group.
"She has started calling us to tell us about things that happened — she did not do that before."
Planning a Large Family Occasion
The Situation
A family wanted to hold their elderly parents' 50th anniversary celebration at the family home in Kota Kinabalu. There were 20 guests expected, and both children lived outside Sabah. Coordinating from a distance while ensuring the parents were not overwhelmed by preparation was the main challenge.
What Wira Arranged
A Festive & Occasion Support package: occasion planning with the family three weeks ahead, helper coordination for the day, on-the-day hosting support for the parents, and a post-occasion summary with photographs for the extended family.
Outcome
The occasion ran without incident. The parents were present and relaxed throughout. The family reported that the event felt personal rather than managed, which had been their main concern going in.
"Mum and Dad were actually present at their own anniversary instead of running around the kitchen."
Reach Out Any Time
Phone
+60 17-647 7561Address
No. 84, Jalan Tuaran88300 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
Office Hours
Mon–Fri: 8:30am–5:30pm
Sat: 9:00am–1:00pm
Recognition and Standards
Sabah Family Services Recognition 2024
Recognised for communication practices and consistent family satisfaction across home coordination programmes.
Kota Kinabalu Community Services Network
Active member connecting older residents with community activities and local household support resources since 2020.
4.8 Average Rating — 180+ Families
Based on feedback collected from families following completed programme arrangements since 2019.
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