BINTULU: The father of a child suffering from congenital generalised hypertrichosis (CGH) syndrome was deeply moved when the Raja Permaisuri Agong, Tunku Azizah Maimunah Iskandariah, has conveyed her wish to adopt his daughter.
Roland Jimbai, the father of Missclyen, who was born with thick hair on her face and body due to CGH syndrome, expressed his gratitude after reading the content of the letter from Istana Negara.
"I was deeply moved after reading the letter because I never expected the Raja Permaisuri Agong to be willing to adopt my daughter with an open heart," he said.
In the letter from Istana Negara, dated Oct 10, Tunku Azizah expressed her intention to cover Missclyen's expenses as Roland's guardian for her education.
Tunku Azizah also offered to cover the expenses for treating CGH, or Werewolf Syndrome, to ease Roland's burden in caring for his youngest child.
"I received the letter from Sarawak's Women, Children, and Community Wellbeing Minister, Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah, during a 'doa selamat' ceremony for Missclyen yesterday.
"I was surprised and did not expect Missclyen to capture the Raja Permaisuri Agong's attention for adoption.
"I thank Tunku Azizah for her care and concern for my special child," he said when contacted by Harian Metro.
Roland said he had only received an official letter from Istana Negara and had not received an invitation for a meeting with Tunku Azizah.
"I haven't received a call, but I am ready to take Missclyen to meet the Raja Permaisuri Agong if invited," he said.
Previously, Harian Metro reported the story of Missclyen, who not only suffered from CGH syndrome but was also born without nostrils.
On Sept 10, the Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri'ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah and Raja Permaisuri Agong met Missclyen when the Kembara Kenali Borneo convoy stopped at the grounds of Al-Falah Mosque, Kampung Penan Muslim Batu 10, Bintulu-Miri.