International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS)
Explore the Traditional Malaysian Chinese Values behind “Kuih Bakul Limau Mandarin”
Published November 11, 2025 • Vol. 9, Issue 10, pp. 3910–3916Open Access
DOI: 10.47772/IJRISS.2025.910000318
Abstract
“Kuih Bakul Limau Mandarin” is a short story by Mohd. Helmi Ahmad and is included in the Malay literature selection for Form 1 of National Secondary Schools in Malaysia “KUINGIN Berterima Kasih” (2024). The story focuses on the Lim family, a Chinese family: daughter Lim Meng, long branded a “jinx,” is blamed by her father, Lim Pooi, for the death of her eldest son, Lim Foong, and the family's decline. She endures her father's misunderstanding and rejection. It's not until her mother, Sim Pau, steps forward and reveals the truth: her eldest son drowned to avoid gambling debts, and the family's decline stems from their father's mismanagement. Lim Pooi repents, and the family reunites before Chinese New Year, rediscovering their family's warmth.
Keywords: Traditional Chinese Values; Cross-Cultural Literature; Malaysian Chinese Culture
| Journal | International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS) |
|---|---|
| ISSN | 2454-6186 |
| Volume / Issue | Volume 9, Issue 10 |
| Pages | 3910–3916 |
| Publication date | November 11, 2025 |
| DOI | 10.47772/IJRISS.2025.910000318 |
| Publisher | RSIS International |
| License | Open Access |
How to cite this article
Lee Hau., Na Hui Imm, & Norlida Binti Razali (2025). Explore the Traditional Malaysian Chinese Values behind “Kuih Bakul Limau Mandarin”. International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS), 9(10), 3910-3916. https://doi.org/10.47772/IJRISS.2025.910000318
BibTeX
@article{Lee2025,
title = {Explore the Traditional Malaysian Chinese Values behind “Kuih Bakul Limau Mandarin”},
author = {Lee Hau. and Na Hui Imm and Norlida Binti Razali},
journal = {International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS)},
volume = {9},
number = {10},
pages = {3910--3916},
year = {2025},
doi = {10.47772/IJRISS.2025.910000318},
publisher = {RSIS International}
}