The current discussion in malaysiakini on popular TV broadcast journalist Ras Adiba Aziz may have a negative effect on future donation appeals in the media after seeing how the media has been abused and how certain VIPs have been inadvertently drawn to the case, thus lending more 'credence' to the appeal. The public may become more wary and may not respond so charitably in future.

There are questions asked whether the surgery had to be done in Australia when we have local expertise that can do it for a fraction of the cost mentioned.

Most instances of appeals by individuals through newspapers are considered after they have sold their properties such as cars, motorbikes and done whatever possible to raise cash, such as mortgage the houses they own.

Has she matched the donation by her own personal sacrifices? There was no mention of how much she has raised on her own and how much was needed to top it up.

We know the amount initially asked was for RM300,000. Now the amount collected is RM394,000 and all of a sudden, the extra RM94,000 is needed.

Please let the public know how much is actually needed and used. This is public money and the public has the right to know.