COMMENT | There has been a lot of anger and bitterness since the socks saga erupted. How can we heal as a nation?

There are bad feelings on both sides. But many ordinary people are still cordial and helpful towards each other. 

My Chinese friend, who recently had a cycling accident, was brought to the hospital in Alor Gajah, Malacca, by a Malay lady in her car.

Another Chinese friend woke up to discover a surprise gift of Hari Raya goodies, placed at the door before her neighbour’s predawn balik kampung journey.

In February, a Malay man whose motorcycle ran out of petrol in Perak got help from both a Chinese girl and an Indian boy who were riding by.