KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 21 -- Lawyers acting for Noraidah Lamat, mother of the late Zara Qairina Mahathir, have dismissed viral allegations that she was seeking donations for herself or to cover legal expenses.

In a joint statement, the legal team confirmed that while a bank account number circulated online had previously been used to receive public contributions following Zara's death, the collection was halted shortly after.

"We state that our client is not currently collecting any donations, whether for herself or to pay our legal fees," the statement said.

It also explained that any contributions would only be accepted directly by Noraidah in person or via authorised representatives from non-governmental organisations.

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