#SHOWBIZ: Syed Saddiq: Can't be bringing Bella with me every day unless we're married
They were curious why singer-actress Bella Astillah was conspicuously absent from his entourage.
In a spontaneous and witty reply, Syed Saddiq quipped that Bella could only be by his side if they were "husband and wife."
The interaction, captured in a brief TikTok video by one of the constituents, showed Syed Saddiq explaining, "On some days, I have to come alone, as Bella also has her own work to do."
He then added with a smile, "We're not husband and wife; if we were, only then could she accompany me to work every day!"
Netizens were quick to praise the former Youth and Sports Minister for his good-humoured response.
Many commented that this exchange was one of the "surest signs" that Bella and Syed Saddiq, affectionately dubbed BASS by their social media followers, should get married soon.
One netizen from Muar enthusiastically commented, "I'm a native of Muar and I truly think BASS makes a smashing couple. My prayers for both of you, YB Syed Saddiq and Bella. May you end up together soon."
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