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Syed Saddiq says he's not staying single forever - but ‘let me announce it when it's time'
Addressing the matter candidly, the Muda co-founder said he was open about many aspects of his life especially politics, but prefers to keep his personal matters private until the time is right.
Syed Saddiq during the Interviu programme. (Photo by Halim Wahid)
SHAH ALAM - Muar MP Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman has hinted at plans to settle down, acknowledging that he does not intend to remain single forever.
Addressing the matter candidly, the Malaysian United Democratic Allianc (Muda) co-founder said he was open about many aspects of his life especially politics, but prefers to keep his personal matters private until the time was right.
'I will try and answer as directly as I can. I'd be lying if I said I want to be single forever. There is intention headed that way (towards marriage),' he said during Sinar Harian's live Interviu programme titled " Apa rencana Syed Saddiq selepas ini? ".
However, he stressed that marriage was not a decision made in isolation, as it involves not only a partner but also families, all of whom deserve respect and privacy.
'In the process of building a marriage, there will be a partner and families that need to be respected and have privacy.
'In this process, let my personal life remain personal until it is officially ready to be announced to all,' he added. Syed Saddiq and Bella Astillah in court on June 26 in Putrajaya. (Sinar Video)
While Syed Saddiq has frequently engaged with the public on political and national issues, he drew a clear line between public discourse and private affairs, noting that when others were involved, discretion becomes necessary.
'I'm as open as I can be on politics, but when it involves other people, families – it is better to let the process remain private,' he said.
Although Syed Saddiq has never publicly confirmed a relationship, he has been widely linked to actress and singer Bella Astillah, whose full name is Dayang Ara Nabellah Awang Astillah. The two were first seen together during a Hari Raya clothing campaign, which sparked public curiosity about their bond.
Since then, Bella has been spotted attending several of Syed Saddiq's court proceedings and accompanying him at public events. Numerous social media videos and photos of them together have only fuelled speculation, with fans affectionately dubbing the pair 'BASS' - a nickname formed from the initials of their names. The hashtag has gained popularity, with many users sharing edited clips and content celebrating their appearances together.
The former youth and sports minister was previously convicted on charges of criminal breach of trust (CBT), misappropriation of assets and money laundering related to his tenure as Bersatu Armada Youth Chief in July 2021. On Nov 9, 2023, Syed Saddiq was found guilty of all the corruption charges by the High Court, sentencing him to seven years' imprisonment, a RM10 million fine and two strokes of the cane.
However, Syed Saddiq continued fighting to clear his name and last week, the Court of Appeal unanimously acquitted him of all charges, citing errors in the trial judge's evaluation of the defense evidence. This acquittal overturned his previous convictions and he no longer faces the imposed sentences.
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