It's undeniable that Malaysians can speak multiple languages, and it's even more remarkable when people from different cultures embrace each other's languages. During the Raya celebration, TikTok user Juliana Pija shared a video of her mother warmly conversing in fluent Tamil with their Indian neighbours, encouraging them to eat more. Towards the end of the video, Juliana's mother playfully teased her for not understanding Tamil.
In the caption, Juliana wrote, "My mom gets excited when our Indian neighbours come over for Raya; she immediately speaks in Tamil."
This heartwarming video sparked numerous reactions from netizens, with many sharing similar experiences of bonding with neighbours and expressing admiration for Juliana's mother's fluency in the language.