KUALA LUMPUR: Members of the public continue to flock to the ill-fated Darul Quran Ittifaqiyah tahfiz to pay their respects and hand over donations.

Members of the BMW Motorrad Club Malaysia were shaken by the recent fire at the school, which claimed the lives of 21 students and two teachers, and were among those who lent their support.

Its treasurer Azhar Paat said the club mobilised as soon as they heard about the fire.

“It’s really heartbreaking to hear what transpired here. We immediately started collecting donations to be handed over to the caretakers of the school.

“We just want to help and feel the money would go a long way in getting the school up and running again,” he said yesterday.

Azhar said it was the Malaysian spirit to help those in need.

“We never know when we will be in need of help as well,” he added.

Darul Quran Ittifaqiyah tahfiz principal Mohd Zahid Mahmood said donations had been pouring in since the day the fire occurred.

“We have collected almost RM1mil so far.

“We plan to give what we can to the families of those who perished and the victims who survived, as the school itself is somewhat taken care of,” he said.

He added that any remaining funds would be channelled to the school as well as to help the community.