IN the true spirit of multi-racial Malaysia, a housewife, Wani recently took to social media to share how her 'Indian aunty' neighbour ran to assist her in a time of need.
Relating her story, the housewife said she was alone at home on Tuesday with her three-month-old baby and five-year-old child while her husband and other children were at school and work.
While she was busy in the kitchen, she accidentally spilled boiling water on her hands and feet.
"It was so painful that I screamed out loud. My neighbour heard my cries and she quickly rushed over to my house.
"She was aware that I was alone with the kids," she wrote on social media.
After explaning what happened, the 'aunty' took the three-month-old baby and gave it to her husband to look after.
"The 'aunty' then took me, along with my son to the clinic. What surprised me even more is that she even paid the bill and bought my son drinks while we waited.
"I felt like it was someone from my own family who was there with me," she said.
By the time they got back from the clinic, Wani said it was almost 1pm and the other children had returned home from school.
Good neighbours are families without blood ties
"I was stressed as I did not manage to cook anything for them. But guess what, the 'aunty' cooked lunch at my house using whatever ingredients I had in my kitchen.
"She asked me for permission, then told me to rest while she managed everything," said Wani.
She said she could not control herself at the time and began sobbing.
After he husband returned home, as usual he had his bath and took his food and immediately asked why the food tasted different.
"He thought I had some problems with the children. After I told him what happened, he hugged me and apologised, though he had done nothing wrong," she said.
"How lucky I am to be blessed with such a good neighbour who was so sincere in helping, regardless of race or religion.
"I learnt a very valuable lesson ... having a good neighbour is a blessing. They are not just neighbours, but families without any blood ties.
"May Allah repay her kindness with many blessings,” she added. - August 21, 2025
