Syed Saddiq wants to celebrate first, no plans yet to take relationship to next level
He said his focus now was to celebrate with his family after his acquittal of four corruption related charges at the Court of Appeal here today.
The former youth and sports minister said he wanted to use the time he had to appreciate the sacrifices and unwavering support from his parents and family.
"For now, I just want to take my parents and family out for a meal first," he told reporters outside the Palace of Justice here today.
When asked if Bella Astillah, whose real name is Dayang Ara Nabellah Awang Astillah, 31, would be joining them for the meal, Syed Saddiq only answered with a smile.
She was present at the Palace of Justice as early as 7.50am to provide moral support to Syed Saddiq.
The latter also expressed his feelings and thanked his and Bella Astilah's supporters, known as BASS (Bella Astillah Syed Saddiq), for their prayers and support.
"Thank you to our supporters BASS, who have always been with us without being told or instructed.
"I am moved because for the past two or three nights, they have been holding Yasin recitations and prayers of peace for me. Today we all share the tears of joy for your prayers," he said.
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