4 days ago
Bella Astillah, Syed Saddiq delight fans with traditional dance
PETALING JAYA: Local celebrity Bella Astillah and Muar MP Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman wowed social media with their captivating rendition of traditional ethnic dances to celebrate the harvest festivals of Sabah and Sarawak.
Bella, whose full name is Dayang Ara Nabella Awang Astillah, posted the TikTok video of her and Syed Saddiq performing while dressed in traditional costumes, complete with headgear and accessories.
'My first dance with YB (Syed Saddiq) was not perfect, but it was perfectly fun.
'I am grateful for your courage and willingness to try something new. That's what made it special,' she wrote in the post.
She also wished everyone a meaningful and happy Kaamatan Festival and Gawai Day celebration.
While many social media users commended them for their efforts, some teased Syed Saddiq for his dance moves, and some also advised him not to quit his day job as a politician.
Online portal Majoriti also quoted Syed Saddiq as labelling himself a 'robot' for his dance moves.
'From day to night, we had many retakes as I was awkward/robotic. Luckily, I had Bella by my side to make things less awkward.
'I don't know whether to laugh or cry when I rewatch the video, but it's okay, I will just focus on parliamentary work,' he said.
Sabahans celebrated the Kaamatan Festival on May 30 and 31, while Sarawakians observe Gawai Day on June 1 and 2.
