Pantai Hospital Kuala Lumpur (PHKL) and Shangri-La Kuala Lumpur have once again joined forces to support children with congenital heart disease through their annual charity initiative, “Embracing the Gift of Life, Healing Little Hearts Together.” This marks the second year of collaboration between the two institutions, aiming to provide life-saving cardiac care to children in need.
The event, held at PHKL’s auditorium, was led by Erica Lam, CEO of Pantai Hospital Kuala Lumpur, and Daniel Kaeflein, General Manager of Shangri-La Kuala Lumpur, alongside corporate partners, medical professionals, and media representatives. “When we began this journey, our goal was simple, which is to make life-saving cardiac care accessible to children born with congenital heart disease,” said Lam.
Since the partnership began in May 2024, 10 children have benefited from life-saving surgeries. In 2025 alone, seven children have received support. Shangri-La Kuala Lumpur’s fundraising efforts have raised $69,000 (RM329,035.90), fully funding eight surgeries between January and September 2025. These surgeries, often not covered by insurance, are made possible through PHKL’s paediatric cardiac surgical packages.
“This initiative goes beyond fundraising; it is about giving children the future they deserve,” said Kaeflein. The collaboration, sparked by the arrival of Dr Siti Laura Mazlan, a paediatric cardiothoracic surgeon, continues to make a significant impact on the lives of children and their families.
