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The Star
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Star
A Bostonian's Kedahan heart
Compiled by RAHIMY RAHIM AND DRIVEN by her deep love and longing for a school she taught at nine years ago, an American teacher has returned to Kodiang, in Jitra, Kedah, to reconnect with old friends, students and the community, Kosmo! Ahad reported. Lauren Chow, 32, from Boston, the United States, had taught English at Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan (SMK) Tunku Bendahara, Kodiang, for two years, in 2015, through a teacher exchange programme between the United States and Malaysia. According to Chow, her years in Malaysia were full of good memories due to the friendly locals. 'Living in Kodiang for two years was an incredibly happy experience. The villagers were so kind, friendly, and welcoming. Coming back to the village to meet old friends and former students, makes me simply happy again.' Even more remarkable is that, despite now living and teaching in Jakarta under the same programme, she still remembers how to speak Bahasa Malaysia with a Kedahan accent. Chow, who is on a five-day visit in Malaysia, said that her experience in Kedah taught her the richness of the local culture and the language. 'Initially, I only knew the words 'terima kasih', 'makan' and 'kenyang', but the local community here supported me and taught me the language,' she said. > Actress and singer Bella Astillah says that she is uncomfortable about openly talking about her relationship with Muar MP Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman, BH Ahad reported. Referring to the nickname given to them by netizens, BASS (Bella and Syed Saddiq), she said it was not pleasant publicly divulging any information about them. 'If possible, I don't want personal stories to overshadow his efforts in helping the people of Muar. He doesn't want his political career to be clouded by other stories,' said Bella, 31. Asked about what she thinks of Syed Saddiq, Bella said that the Muar MP always puts others' interests ahead of his. 'Perhaps the clearest example was when he refused payment for the campaign work he managed, instead requesting that the money be directed into a fund set up to support the people of Muar. 'Looking at everything he's done, I'd say he's a dedicated person driven by a genuine love for his country,' said Bella. Syed Saddiq, 33, and Bella Astillah's friendship blossomed after they collaborated as ambassadors for a local clothing brand. The politician subsequently appeared in Bella's music video, Tapi Bukan Denganmu. Despite their frequent public appearances together, neither Syed Saddiq nor Bella has confirmed the nature of their relationship. (The above articles are compiled from the vernacular newspapers (Bahasa Malaysia, Chinese and Tamil dailies). As such, stories are grouped according to the respective language/medium. Where a paragraph begins with a >, it denotes a separate news item.)
New Straits Times
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- New Straits Times
#SHOWBIZ: Syed Saddiq: I feel like I've known Bella Astillah my whole life
KUALA LUMPUR: Muar member of parliament Syed Saddiq has once again captured public attention with a playful remark about his relationship with popular actress and singer Bella Astillah. Syed Saddiq's comment came during a video shared by actor Aidil Aziz, where he was asked how long he had known Bella. "YB (Yang Berhormat), how long have you known Bella?" Aidil asked. Syed Saddiq responded with a lighthearted "pickup line," seemingly hinting at the nature of their relationship. "Even though it's temporary, it feels like it's been forever," he quipped. Bella, who was present, reportedly smiled and blushed at his response. The moment was apparently captured at the recent celebrity wedding of actress Eyka Farhana and national footballer Akhyar Rashid. The video has since generated buzz online, with netizens expressing their excitement and anticipation. "My heart melted listening to YB's 'pickup line'," one netizen commented. Another wrote, "Oh my God, please get married right away!" "Bella is lucky to meet a man like Syed Saddiq, hopefully they get married!" added another. The viral video has garnered over 1.3 million views and 96,000 likes, highlighting the intense public interest in the Bella Astillah-Syed Saddiq pairing, affectionately dubbed "BASS." Syed Saddiq, 33, and Bella Astillah's friendship blossomed after they collaborated as ambassadors for a local clothing brand. The politician subsequently appeared in Bella's music video, "Tapi Bukan Denganmu." Despite their frequent public appearances together, neither Syed Saddiq nor Bella has confirmed the nature of their relationship. However, reports indicate that their families have given their blessings. Bella, 31, was previously married to actor Aliff Aziz. They divorced for the second time on June 13 of last year. The former couple share two children: Ayden, 8, and Ara Adreanna, 5.
New Straits Times
29-04-2025
- Entertainment
- New Straits Times
#SHOWBIZ: Bella: Syed Saddiq donated RM100k from ambassador role to Muar residents
KUALA LUMPUR: Singer and actress Bella Astillah has revealed that Muar member of parliament Syed Saddiq received RM100,000 as payment after becoming an ambassador for a perfume brand. In a post on Instagram yesterday, Bella uploaded a series of photos featuring the two of them promoting a fragrance from the brand. What caught the eye of netizens was her caption for the entry, in which she claimed that the politician had channeled the money he received as a brand ambassador to his constituency. "From Parliament to perfume, now we're making scents together. "Syed Saddiq donated the entire RM100,000 he received as an ambassador for the brand to the people of Muar," she wrote. The post has since garnered over 75,000 likes and more than 1,500 comments from netizens who praised his noble gesture. Some expressed how lucky the people of Muar are to have a caring representative, while others teased the couple to get married soon. "Donated RM1000,000 to Muar. RM100k, people. Not RM10k, not RM20k, but RM100,000!" wrote one netizen. Another said: "May the two of you be showered with even more blessings." Syed Saddiq, 33, and Bella Astillah's friendship blossomed after they collaborated as ambassadors for a local clothing brand. The politician subsequently appeared in Bella's music video, "Tapi Bukan Denganmu." Despite their frequent public appearances together, neither Syed Saddiq nor Bella has confirmed the nature of their relationship. Bella, 31, was previously married to actor Aliff Aziz. They divorced for the second time on June 13 of last year. The former couple share two children: Ayden, 8, and Ara Adreanna, 5.
New Straits Times
22-04-2025
- Entertainment
- New Straits Times
#SHOWBIZ: The definition of beauty is Bella Astillah, says Syed Saddiq
KUALA LUMPUR: The potent chemistry between singer and actress Bella Astillah and Muar member of parliament, Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman, continues to attract public attention. In a humourous TikTok video uploaded by the 31-year-old artiste yesterday, the 33-year-old politician was seen accepting Bella's challenge to apply makeup to her face as part of a session to promote a cosmetics brand. "Because you're like a cat, I have to apply this foundation under your chin too," teased Syed Saddiq to Bella's horror as she exclaimed that he had applied the wrong shade. He replied with, "You look beautiful no matter what shade you wear." Later, when Bella, whose full name is Dayang Nabellah Awang Astillah, asked him what his definition of beauty was, Syed Saddiq simply replied: "The definition of beauty... Bella Astillah." His seemingly spontaneous answer drew lots of positive responses from netizens who liked what they saw. The video has already been viewed over 1.5 million times and received over 100,000 likes. This follows a previous viral video that saw netizens advising the lovely couple, dubbed BASS, to quickly get married after they were seen attending a recent Aidilfitri open house by CTDK Holdings and Yayasan Nurjiwa together in the capital. Syed Saddiq and Bella Astillah's friendship blossomed after they collaborated as ambassadors for a local clothing brand. The politician subsequently appeared in Bella's music video, "Tapi Bukan Denganmu," and the two even climbed to the peak of Mount Kinabalu in Sabah together. Despite their frequent public appearances together, neither one has confirmed the nature of their relationship. Syed Saddiq is currently single, while Bella is a single mother of two, Mohamed Ayden Adrean, 8, and Ara Adreanna, 5, following her divorce on June 13 last year.
Yahoo
04-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Syed Saddiq's ‘dad' moment with Bella Astillah's son in Parliament raises eyebrows (VIDEO)
PETALING JAYA, March 4 — Muar MP Syed Saddiq Abdul Rahman has been making waves after sharing a heartwarming moment with actress and singer Bella Astillah's son, Ayden Adrean. As reported by Kosmo! Online, during a recent visit to Parliament, Ayden was caught on TikTok calling Syed Saddiq 'dad,' sending the internet into a frenzy. In the clip, Ayden excitedly runs to his mother while calling the politician 'dad,' a moment that melted hearts and raised eyebrows. In a separate article, Syed Saddiq's mother, Sharifah Mahani Syed Abdul Aziz, noticed a shift in her son's behaviour and jokingly suggested it might be a sign he's in love. 'Look at his behaviour, he's willing to swim from one end to the other. He's never done that with me,' Sharifah said during a live TikTok session with her eldest son, Syed Abdullah. The buzz surrounding Syed Saddiq and Bella has only grown. Not only do they share the spotlight as brand ambassadors for the same clothing line, but they also recently tackled the challenge of climbing Mount Kinabalu together. To further fuel speculation, Syed Saddiq even made a cameo in Bella's music video for Tapi Bukan Denganmu, sparking even more curiosity about their growing connection.
