KUALA LUMPUR: A video of Kedah Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor engaging in a lively game of kabaddi with the local Indian community has gone viral on social media, showcasing his unexpected prowess in the traditional sport.
In the video, posted on TikTok, Sanusi is seen energetically participating in the indigenous game alongside members of the Sungai Bakap Indian community ahead of the by-elections.
In the 54-second video, Sanusi appeared to thoroughly enjoy himself as he demonstrated his agility and teamwork skills on the kabaddi field.
Kabaddi, a popular sport in South Asia known for its physicality and strategic elements, seemed to be a comfortable terrain for Sanusi, who enthusiastically engaged with the local players amidst cheers and applause from onlookers.
The video has since sparked reactions from social media users, with many commending Sanusi for his sporting spirit.
User @dintintedtrivia commented: "Wow, the menteri besar is good at playing the traditional game, even though I don't know how to play the game.
Another user @sitiatwwm57 praised the Kedah menteri besar for his ability to play a wide range of sports.
"The best. He can play any kind of sports, thumbs up!" she wrote.
The video has since been viewed more than 200,000 times and garnered more than 8,000 likes.