Reaching out to acid attack victims

Money and a mission: Nur Farziana (second left) and Nurul Amira receiving the money raised by MCA Public Service and Complaints Department. Presenting the gift are (from left) lawyer Alex Kok, Chong and Chew in Kuala Lumpur.

KUALA LUMPUR: Victims of an acid attack that left them mentally and physically scarred have nevertheless found a new sense of purpose in their lives.

Nurul Amira Azali and her good friend Nur Farziana Hussein Hasnor Harry, both 23, are taking the initiative to meet other victims like themselves to give them encouragement and support.