Launch › Release window · 30 Apr 2026 · T+6
Moonwalking in Baju Melayu in Malaysia
The dance group Zeppe Youngsterz performed a Jackson flash mob in traditional Baju Melayu and Kebaya to promote the film, and the video spread online.
ReportedMYZeppe Youngsterz
Details
- Date
- 30 Apr 2026 · T+6
- Phase
- Launch › Release window
- Category
- Localisation
- Markets
- Malaysia
- Led by
- Studio-led
- Partners
- Zeppe Youngsterz
- Channels
- Street, Social
- Mechanics
- Cultural transposition
Sources 1
- Moonwalking in Baju Melayu: Local dance group wows city centre for 'Michael' biopicThe Sun (Malaysia) · 30 Apr 2026 · thesun.my · SecondaryVerifies: Zeppe Youngsterz flash mob in Baju Melayu and Kebaya promoting the film
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