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Independent Singapore
4 days ago
- Automotive
- Independent Singapore
M'sians call out mum who 'apologised' for spending ‘only' RM1 million on daughter's birthday
MALAYSIA: A very lucky little girl in Malaysia received lavish gifts when she celebrated her birthday recently. And yet, her mum still felt compelled to apologise for having spent only RM1 million (S$303,000). Video clips from the child's birthday went viral on TikTok beginning from Monday (June 2), racking millions of views. @farhanazahra91 Selamat ulang tahun Yaya yang ke 11 tahun, besar da anak mama, semoga cita-cita untuk menjadi business women berjaya menjadi kenyataan 🥺 #farhanazahra91 #farhanazahra #cikna ♬ original sound – Farhana Zahra – Farhana Zahra @farhanazahra91 Begini rasanya bila kita dapat buat orang happy ! Menangis cikna tengok video ni 😭😭😭 #farhanazahra91 #farhanazahra #cikna ♬ original sound – Farhana Zahra – Farhana Zahra Farhana Zahra (farhanazahra91) is a businesswoman and influencer in the supplement and beauty industry. In her videos, her daughter, who just turned 11 years old, can be seen unwrapping a Rolex watch and an Apple computer from her parents. Moreover, the girl, Yaya, also received a black Toyota Vellfire. And yet, Ms Farhana wrote, 'Forgive Mama, this is all Mama could give to her child. I only spent RM1 million on this birthday.' The influencer's generosity also extended to her daughter's former driver, who received a brand spanking new red Mercedes-Benz that night. This is not the first year Ms Farhana has made the news for the extravagant gifts she gives her children. In April 2023, Yaya's younger sister, Fatima, received a luxury SUV to motivate her to go back to school after she had stopped for a while when she got sick. The influencer gave Fatima a Mercedes G Wagon, then reportedly worth RM1.79 million, when she celebrated her fifth birthday party a few nights later with family and friends, after the girl promised her mum she would go back to school. @farhanazahra91 Happy birthday Nur Fatima Az zahra yang ke 5 ❤️❤️❤️ happy dia dapat G Wagon yang dia nak, sampai dia asyik mintak nak pegang kunci je hahaha ♬ original sound – Farhana Zahra – Farhana Zahra The lavish presents given to Yaya have not gone over well with many Malaysians, who apparently feel that this is not the wisest way to raise children. 'Just goes to show money can't buy wisdom nor intelligence,' a Facebook user wrote, while another agreed that 'Money cannot buy common sense.' Another was more gentle, but addressed Yaya's parents to say, 'Even if you can afford to provide a lavish and expensive party for your daughter, perhaps moderation is better.' Some felt that the money spent on the gifts and party could have been put to other purposes. 'That amount of funds can be better used to fund underprivileged children, who I'm certain will be very grateful to be able to be gifted with a good meal on their table. But again, to each of its own,' one wrote. When the videos were shared on Reddit Malaysia, the top comment read, 'So sad 1M. My parents used to spend 20 million to 50 million for my birthday. Usually, my birthday is six months long, too. Her parents just don't love her.' Another joined in the mockery, writing, 'If you didn't get a world tour vacation, got the whole Mount Everest, given the entire share of Google and Microsoft available, given an entire country, are you even loved?' /TISG Read also: Malaysian couple bashed for having their cat's lavish birthday bash at Louis Vuitton boutique
The Star
5 days ago
- Automotive
- The Star
Malaysian entrepreneur apologises for spending ‘only' RM1mil on daughter's 11th birthday
Farhana Zahra (left) also gave her 11-year-old daughter an Apple computer, a Rolex watch and a Toyota Vellfire multi-purpose vehicle. - Photos: Screengrabs from Farhanazahra91/ TikTok KUALA LUMPUR: A Malaysian entrepreneur has come under fire after revealing that she spent RM1 million to throw a lavish birthday for her 11-year-old daughter, and apologised for not spending more. Besides a celebration that featured balloons and cakes, Farhana Zahra, who runs a beauty and dietary supplement business, also gave her daughter extravagant gifts. Among them were an Apple computer, a Rolex watch, and a Toyota Vellfire multi-purpose vehicle. 'Forgive mama, this is all I could afford to give you. I only spent RM1 million for this birthday,' she posted in a June 3 TikTok video, which has since gone viral with over 2.2 million views. She also wished that her daughter's dream of becoming a businesswoman would come true. The video opens with her, her husband and three daughters all dressed in matching black outfits descending a grand staircase. They step onto a stage outside the house where they and the assembled guests sing Happy Birthday to her eldest daughter, whom she called Yaya, before the unveiling of the gifts. Farhana said Yaya's wishes are granted on an almost daily basis, leaving her unsure of what else to give the little girl, adding that she hoped the 'little gifts' would make her happy. The video and Farhana's use of the word 'only' to describe the amount she spent, did not go down well with netizens, who accused her of flaunting her wealth and trying to gain attention. 'Not to be rude, but trying very hard to show off,' a netizen with the handle Aiman said. Another netizen, Mono, said: 'That's not the right way to raise a daughter... I think you're overreacting and trying too hard.' Others noted the impracticality of the gifts, especially the car, as the girl is still too young to drive. '(I) need to know the logic of giving cars to a child... They can't even drive, no they're not even going to drive knowing they can afford (to hire) drivers,' said a netizen with the handle Njwa. In another follow-up video, Farhana also surprised her child's former driver with a luxury car as a token of appreciation. - The Straits Times/ANN
AsiaOne
5 days ago
- Automotive
- AsiaOne
Malaysian woman apologises to 11-year-old daughter for 'only' spending $300k on her birthday, Malaysia News
A Malaysian influencer has apologised to her daughter for 'only' spending RM1 million (S$303,000) on her 11th birthday, drawing criticism from netizens. In a video posted to Farhana Zahra's TikTok account on Monday (June 2), she documented the elaborate celebration and also apologised for the amount she'd spent for the special day. "This is all mum can afford. Mum only spent 1 million for this birthday," she wrote in the clip. At the start of the video, Farhana, who has over 1.8 million followers on the social media platform, is seen walking down the stairs holding two of her daughters as photographers snap photos and guests cheer. Midway through, she presents her daughter with gifts, which included a brand-new Apple desktop computer and a Rolex watch. Behind the family stands a large banner adorned with pink balloons. But the surprises didn't end there. Toward the end of the video, her daughter, Yaya, is gifted with a black Toyota multi-purpose vehicle, prompting a heartfelt hug between mother and daughter. @farhanazahra91 Selamat ulang tahun Yaya yang ke 11 tahun, besar da anak mama, semoga cita-cita untuk menjadi business women berjaya menjadi kenyataan 🥺 #farhanazahra91 #farhanazahra #cikna ♬ original sound - Farhana Zahra Former driver gifted a brand-new Mercedes In a separate video, Farhana, who's reportedly a beauty and lifestyle brand founder, surprised a special guest — her daughter's former driver — with a brand-new luxury car as part of the birthday celebrations. The red Mercedes-Benz was unveiled after being delivered to the car porch by a trailer truck, drawing the attention of party guests. Farhana then expressed her gratitude to the driver, who had worked for the family for two years, and gifted him the car. She also wished him success in his career as a technician and expressed hope that the gift would support his future journey. In the comments section of the post, several netizens have criticised the lavish spending, with some questioning the mother's parenting style. One commenter wrote, "Even 10 ringgit, if given sincerely from a mother's heart, is more meaningful than spending 1 million just to show off for content." Another said the gesture felt emotionally conflicting, adding: "I don't know if I should be happy or sad, but either way, this doesn't seem like the right way to raise a child." One commenter also chided: "I know you're a successful founder, but don't say 'only one million.' It might be a small amount to you, but to others, it's a lot." Both videos have since garnered over three million views and more than 196,000 likes combined. [[nid:687329]]
Straits Times
6 days ago
- Automotive
- Straits Times
Malaysian entrepreneur apologises for spending only $300k on daughter's 11th birthday
Ms Farhana Zahra (left) also gave her 11-year-old daughter an Apple computer, a Rolex watch and a Toyota Vellfire multi-purpose vehicle (MPV). PHOTOS: SCREENGRABS FROM FARHANAZAHRA91/TIKTOK A Malaysian entrepreneur has come under fire after revealing that she spent RM1 million (S$303,700) to throw a lavish birthday for her 11-year-old daughter, and apologised for not spending more. Besides a celebration that featured balloons and cakes, Ms Farhana Zahra, who runs a beauty and dietary supplement business, also gave her daughter extravagant gifts. Among them were an Apple computer, a Rolex watch and a Toyota Vellfire multi-purpose vehicle (MPV). 'Forgive mama, this is all I could afford to give you. I only spent RM1 million for this birthday,' she posted in a June 3 TikTok video, which has since gone viral with over 2.2 million views. She also wished that her daughter's dream of becoming a businesswoman will come true. The video opened with her, her husband and three daughters all dressed up in matching black outfits descending a grand staircase. They stepped onto a stage outside the house where they and the assembled guests sang 'Happy birthday' to her eldest daughter, whom she called Yaya, before the unveiling of the gifts. Ms Farhana said Yaya's wishes are fulfilled on an almost daily basis, leaving her unsure of what else to give to the little girl, adding that she hoped the 'little gifts' will make her happy. The video and Ms Farhana use of the word 'only' to describe the amount she spent, did not go down well with netizens, who accused her of flaunting her wealth and trying to gain attention. 'Not to be rude, but trying very hard to show off,' a netizen with the handle Aiman said. Another netizen, Mono, said: 'That's not the right way to raise a daughter... I think you're overreacting and trying too hard.' Others noted the impracticality of the gifts, especially the car, given that the girl is still too young to drive. '(I) need to know the logic of giving cars to a child... They can't even drive, no they're not even going to drive knowing they can afford (to hire) drivers,' said a netizen with the handle Njwa. In another follow-up video, Ms Farhana also surprised her child's former driver with a luxury car as a token of appreciation. Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
