Dulang boy' Syed Saddiq reveals story behind carrying massage chair
Former federal minister Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman has revealed the logistical details behind the delivery of a full-sized massage chair and road bike as part of his wedding gifts to Bella Astillah, clarifying that…
Source: Sinar Harian · October 11, 2026 at 11:02 PM · AI-assisted report
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MERDEKA 118 PRECINCT, 12 OCTOBER 2026 —
Former federal minister Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman has revealed the logistical details behind the delivery of a full-sized massage chair and road bike as part of his wedding gifts to Bella Astillah, clarifying that the items were not replicas but genuine articles brought into the ceremony venue.
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The revelation comes after the couple’s wedding reception at the Merdeka 118 Precinct on Saturday, where a line of "dulang boys" carried the substantial items into the hall, a moment that captured the attention of viewers watching the live broadcast. Shairy Hanapiah, who was tasked with transporting the massage chair, stated that he was not originally included in the list of bearers.
He disclosed that he received a phone call at 11.25 pm the night before the event from Amira Aisya, who requested his assistance to push the chair.
According to Hanapiah, the request was made via WhatsApp, where he was sent an image of the chair. He recalled his initial reaction to the request, writing, "When I received the picture on WhatsApp, I laughed to myself. What is Syed Saddiq doing?" He confirmed that Syed Saddiq explicitly insisted on using the real items rather than symbolic representations, stating, "He didn't want to use a mock model or picture.
He wanted to show the real one!"
Hanapiah, who described himself as always being in "ready mode," agreed to help to ensure the smooth running of the ceremony for Syed Saddiq and Bella. He noted that the situation presented a significant challenge because he did not have time to participate in any rehearsal sessions prior to the event. "I didn't manage to join any rehearsal. Everything was impromptu!" he said.
He admitted to feeling nervous about the live broadcast, thinking, "The most nerve-wracking thing in my heart was, 'Please don't let me get stuck in the middle of the path. It's live, it would be embarrassing.'"
Despite the lack of preparation, Hanapiah reported that the process went smoothly, describing the outcome as a source of amusement for the nation. "Alhamdulillah, everything was smooth and all of Malaysia was entertained and laughed," he said.
The massage chair and a home gym were part of a list of seven gifts from Syed Saddiq to Bella, which also included insurance protection, the mas kahwin with a ring and a Gunung Emas Kinabalu, a master's scholarship, KWSP i-Simpan, a road bike, a handbag, shoes, and an Umrah package.
The couple was officially married with one lafaz in the ceremony held at the Merdeka 118 Precinct. The incident highlights the high-profile nature of the event, which drew significant public interest due to the unconventional nature of the gifts and the live coverage of the proceedings. The details provided by Hanapiah offer insight into the behind-the-scenes coordination required to execute such a unique segment of the wedding traditions.
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