In September 2021, Alina borrowed RM5,000 from Baba to purchase a laptop. Alina promised to repay the loan within eight months. Later on, Alina was unable to repay the full amount of RM5,000 and could only afford to pay RM3,000. Baba then agreed to accept RM3,000 from Alina in full settlement of the debt after getting to know that Alina’s husband had just passed away in a car accident and Alina is in difficulty managing her finances. Alina promptly paid the amount of RM3,000 to Baba. However, Alina was shocked when she received an email from Baba last week requesting the balance of the loan, amounting to RM2,000.

Advise Alina on the validity of Baba’s claim for the balance of RM2,000.