Friends rally support as mother remains hospitalized following fatal holiday accident
What began as a family holiday in Singapore ended in heartbreak, leaving an Indonesian family grieving the loss of a young child while fighting for recovery in a foreign land.
Community Support Amid Medical Uncertainty
Friends and former classmates of Ms Raisha Anindra Pascasiswi have launched a fundraising effort to help cover her ongoing medical expenses after a devastating road accident in Singapore’s Chinatown. The initiative was shared through the University of Indonesia alumni association Instagram account, directing donations to the bank account of her husband, Mr Ashar Ardianto. Ms Raisha is a 2017 graduate of the university’s Chinese literature program.
The appeal called on the public to pray for the late Sheyna Lashira Smaradiani, Ms Raisha’s six-year-old daughter who died following the incident, and for Ms Raisha’s recovery. Messages of solidarity emphasized strength, healing, and resilience for the family during this painful period.
Severe Injuries and Hospital Care in Singapore
According to a statement from the Indonesian Embassy in Singapore on Feb 10, Ms Raisha sustained serious injuries including internal trauma and fractures. She remains under intensive medical care at the high dependency unit of Singapore General Hospital. While she has regained consciousness and is in stable condition, doctors say she remains physically weak.
Embassy officials confirmed they have been assisting the family since Feb 6, including offering coordination support and potential legal facilitation if required. Discussions regarding transferring Ms Raisha to Indonesia for further treatment have taken place, but doctors have advised that she is not yet medically fit for evacuation.
Fatal Chinatown Crash During Family Holiday
The accident occurred on Feb 6 while the family was on holiday in Singapore. Ms Raisha and her daughter Sheyna were struck by a car in Chinatown and rushed to hospital. Despite medical efforts, Sheyna later succumbed to her injuries. Hospital autopsy results determined the cause of death to be cranio cerebral injuries.
Sheyna’s remains were repatriated to Indonesia on the morning of Feb 8 and laid to rest later that day at Tanah Kusir cemetery in South Jakarta, marking a somber return home for the family.
A Family’s Grief Behind the Headlines
Ms Raisha’s older sister, Ms Rara Anindita Swargastha, described receiving the news while at work and being overwhelmed by shock and grief. She shared that she was extremely close to her niece, affectionately known as Nana, and is still unable to look at photos or videos related to the incident.
Ms Rara remembered Nana as a cheerful, affectionate child who loved bright colors and was eager to join in everyday activities, from running to tennis. Social media posts shared by the family depict a lively girl full of curiosity and warmth.
Memories That Now Hurt and Heal
The last time Ms Rara saw Nana was just a week before the holiday, during her birthday celebration. Nana had asked when she could next sleep over, a simple question that now carries profound emotional weight. Ms Rara later shared on Threads that while she mourns deeply, she believes Nana is now an angel watching over her mother.
In her post, she wrote a message to her niece, asking her to pray for her mother’s recovery and strength as the family navigates life after loss.
The tragedy has drawn sympathy from both Indonesian and Singaporean communities, highlighting the human cost behind traffic accidents and the importance of cross border support in moments of crisis. As Ms Raisha continues her recovery, the collective response reflects shared compassion, resilience, and the enduring bonds between the two neighboring nations.
Sources: Straits Times (2026) , The Star (2026)
Keywords: Singapore Chinatown Crash, Indonesian Embassy Singapore, Singapore General Hospital, Road Accident Singapore
