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Video of Malay Boy Greeting Chinese Neighbour With Oranges During CNY Warms Hearts

15 Feb, 2021
Video of Malay Boy Greeting Chinese Neighbour With Oranges During CNY Warms Hearts

A video of the Malay boy bringing a little cheer to their elderly Chinese neighbour has warmed hearts all over Internet

Chinese New Year might be a quieter affair this year, but that didn’t stop this Malay family from bringing a little cheer to their elderly Chinese neighbour. In a Facebook video posted on Feb 12, six-year-old Malay boy, Umar Shahrizal was seen greeting the granny at her door with two mandarin oranges, which signify good fortune in Chinese culture, in each hand. 

The father (of the Malay boy), Shahrizal Salleh, 40 — better known as local celebrity chef and TV personality, Chef Bob — followed behind carrying gift bags filled with various goodies such as chicken essence, abalone in collagen broth and four small bottles of sambal kicap (Malay for spicy soy sauce), to “spice things up” this festive season. 

Malay Boy Wins Hearts With His Sweet Gesture

The woman was visibly touched at their thoughtful gesture. She thanked both of them, and the three neighbours exchanged wishes for prosperity before heading back to their houses.

In his Facebook post, Chef Bob shared that he wanted to “give her something different” this year, so he asked his 58,000 followers to come up with some suggestions.

How The Chinese Neighbour Reacted To the Gesture

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The Chinese neightbour was so touched by this sweet gesture that she responded with a red packet for the Malay boy. | Image courtesy: Stock image (representation purposes only)

What surprised the father-son duo, however, was that the granny appeared at their door moments later, gifting them a bag of goodies as a show of her appreciation. 

She gave a red packet to the Malay boy, as well as snacks such as love letter biscuits, Oreos, oranges and chips, said Chef Bob despite his insistence on not expecting anything in return. 

The phrase “Like father, like son” also rang true as Chef Bob cheekily shouted Chinese New Year greetings and words of affection to his neighbour as she returned to her house, with his son mimicking along happily.

The Malay Boy And His Family Have A History Of Generosity

This friendly exchange is just one of many over the years since Chef Bob and his family moved to their current home.

Last May, he shared that his family received many goodies and snacks from his neighbour during Hari Raya, adding that it’s something she has done every year.

Chef Bob said he is “blessed” for having a neighbour like her, whom he affectionately dubbed Nenek Cina, which means ‘Chinese grandmother’ in Malay. 

Her thoughtfulness was also seen in the latest video where she asked if he was comfortable with her praying in the common area outside of their houses because “the fengshui was good”. 

In times of crisis, it becomes increasingly important to reignite a kampung spirit that goes beyond race and religion. As Chef Bob said aptly in his Facebook post: “Love begets love. Respect begets respect. Hate begets hate.” 

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This article was first published by AsiaOne and republished on theAsianparent with permission. 

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