
Farah Diyanah Razid, identifying as a victim's family member, clarified that Give.Asia crowdfunding contributions are strictly for a child's welfare after social media questioned her e-payment QR code appeal following a fatal crash.
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A crash last week left a 24-year-old couple dead, prompting a crowdfunding appeal for their child.
Farah Diyanah Razid, who identified herself as a family member of the victims on the crowdfunding platform Give.Asia, said all contributions collected through the drive were intended solely for the child’s welfare and future.
The clarification came after social media users cast doubt on her initial online donation appeal featuring an e-payment QR code. It followed last week’s crash that left the couple, both aged 24, dead.

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