As Malaysians nationwide celebrated our World No. 7 Lee Zii Jia’s incredible achievement of bringing home Malaysia’s second Olympic bronze medal, the excitement could be felt in every corner of the country.
From lively mamak stalls filled with cheers to the colourful burst of fireworks lighting up the sky, everyone found their own unique way to celebrate Lee Zii Jia’s win.
But one Malaysian dad’s sweet gesture has captured hearts online.
Recently, a video went viral, showing a father celebrating Lee Zii Jia’s win by cutting a cake that he freshly baked. How touching is that?
This heartwarming moment was shared on TikTok by user @tanteesticfam, where the OP’s father is seen proudly cutting into the cake as a tribute to our badminton hero.
But here’s the real tea behind this viral video.
Speaking exclusively to WeirdKaya, the TikTok user revealed that during the intense match on August 5, her father was actually baking at home after working a night shift.
But the match was so gripping that he couldn’t help but bring his baking ingredients and mixing bowl into the living room, watching the game while whipping up the batter.
And here’s where it gets even better—just as Lee Zii Jia clinched his bronze medal during the Olympic prize-giving ceremony, the cake was ready, perfectly timed for a sweet celebration!
“Perfect way to celebrate Lee Zii Jia winning bronze for Malaysia,” the OP shared, recalling the unforgettable moment when her father’s dedication to both the cake and the game came together in the most heartwarming way.
Since then, the video has garnered over 100k views, with netizens showering the dad with love for showing his support for Lee Zii Jia in the sweetest way possible.
It’s a moment that has not only brought smiles to our faces but also added an extra layer of sweetness to Malaysia’s Olympic victory celebrations.
Watch the full video here:
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