Malaysia's 'it' couple, Bella Astillah and Syed Saddiq, are also the star-twosome after being awarded the 'hottest duo' title at Melodi Awards
The applause was thunderous when star stinger Bella Astillah and Muar Member of Parliament Syed Saddiq were crowned the winners of the 'Hottest Celebrity Couple Goals' at the AMT 2025 event.
Syed Saddiq, 32, and Bella, 31, sparked romance rumours earlier in 2025 after appearing together in a Hari Raya Aidilfitri campaign for a Malaysian fashion label.
He was also photographed accompanying Bella at Kuala Lumpur International Airport in March as she prepared to perform the umrah minor pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia.
Nicknamed the 'BASS couple' by the Malaysian celebrity fans and press, this was Bella and Syed Saddiq's first major public appearance in a celebrity event. This is also the hot couple's first win together as a couple, but also their first official appearance on television.
From the moment they walked in together on the red carpet to appearing on stage as the award presenter, the BASS aura was felt throughout the event.
It also looked like the couple were clearly announcing to all in the country on their relationship as the celebrity duo also arrived for the event with both their parents.
When they were announced as winners at the show, the fans also went wild in support of the duo, and many well-wishers also congratulated them for winning the award.
"Many, many thanks to Melodi and the TV3 station. I know many people must feel that there may be someone more deserving of winning the award, but I consider this a blessing and I am very grateful. Thank you to everyone who voted; without you, we would not be on this stage. I hope you take it well," said Bella while smiling at Syed Saddiq.
The well-known and popular politician chuckled and said, "I am just a supporting actor beside Bella. But seriously, she's an exceptional lady. A superwoman and iron lady, and I am proud to be on the same stage with her."
Social media also exploded when the couple was announced winners of the awards, as thousands of well-wishers hoped only for the best for the couple and many said they cannot wait for the big-day announcement.
For the record, Bella is a well-known Malaysian singer, actress, and model. She has acted in numerous telemovies, variety shows and also many top TV drama series. Her song "Lukisan" released last year, was a big hit and was also selected as the original soundtrack for the drama series "Hai Cinta, Dengarkanlah".
As for Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman, he is a very popular Malaysian politician who has served as the Member of Parliament (MP) for Muar since May 2018.
He served as the Minister of Youth and Sports in the Pakatan Harapan (PH) administration under former Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad from July 2018 to the collapse of the PH administration in February 2020, thus making him the youngest federal minister in Malaysian history.
Syed Saddiq is a founding member of the Malaysian United Democratic Alliance (MUDA) and served as its 1st President from September 2020 until November 2023. Many Malaysians view Syed Saddiq as a politician with a big future in Malaysian politics, and he is also very popular with the masses for his extremely liberal views on local society.
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