Bella in tears after Syed Saddiq acquittal, tight-lipped on romance
PUTRAJAYA: A visibly moved Bella Astillah remained tight-lipped on her love life following Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman's acquittal in his corruption case today.
The actress, who has been linked with the Muar Member of Parliament, could be seen crying following his acquittal this morning.
Asked by reporters outside of court about their relationship, Bella said she would leave the matter of finding a partner to fate.
The Sabahan lass, whose real name is Dayang Nabellah Awang Astillah, said it was inappropriate for her to openly discuss her relationships.
"I am a woman, it's not appropriate for me to share any future plans. Please pray for the best (for me)," she said.
Bella, who arrived at court hours before proceedings, said she was overjoyed with today's decision.
"Everyone is happy. Most Malaysians prayed for the best for him to be acquitted. Today's decision made everyone happy," she said.
She said Syed Saddiq is an honest, sincere and brave person.
"He does everything sincerely; perhaps this is the reward for what he has done all this time," she said.
Earlier today, Syed Saddiq was acquitted of four charges of abetting criminal breach of trust (CBT), misappropriation of party funds and money laundering.
A three-judge Court of Appeal panel led by Datuk Ahmad Zaidi Ibrahim allowed the former youth and sports minister's appeal, setting aside his conviction, seven-year prison sentence, RM10 million fine and two strokes of the rotan.
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