Neighbour's kindness gives pandemic-hit violinist strength to continue her music

Professional violinist Endang Hyder has been playing her music for years, and one of her loyal fans is none other than her neighbour, a home-bound elderly woman, who Endang only knows as “Aunty”.

When the Covid-19 pandemic hit, Endang (above), just like many in the country, was badly affected.

With no income due to restrictions on live performances, the 35-year-old Kampar-based musician has been forced to sell her belongings, including a violin and more recently, her iPhone, to keep afloat.

However, last week, when Endang returned home after doing odd jobs to make ends meet, she found a new iPhone waiting for her.

“My mother gave me the plastic bag and told me it was from Aunty. I was at loss for words,” she said when contacted.

“Together with an iPhone, they also got me phone casings, earphones, an adapter and other accessories so that I won’t have to get these myself.”

In the bag was a little note left by Aunty, which read: “Hope you can create more good songs.”

Endang added: “That night, I played for her Yue Liang Dai Biao Wo De Xin (The moon represents my heart) by Teresa Teng and sent her some egg sandwiches...