Malaysian politician Syed Saddiq and renowned actress Bella Astillah have been making headlines recently over their blossoming relationship, much to the fascination of netizens. Although the pair have yet to confirm their relationship directly, Bella’s sister, Didi Astillah, revealed that they are indeed in love.
The couple are now frequently seen collaborating on social media, securing brand deals and partnerships together. Most recently, they landed a collaboration with local perfume brand, Dolcea. On Monday (28th April 2025), Bella Astillah took to Instagram to share a series of photos from a photoshoot for the brand, featuring her and Syed Saddiq as the newly appointed ambassadors. The pair looked elegant in white as they posed with the perfume bottles.
In her caption, Bella wrote, “From Parliament to Perfume, now we’re making scents together.” The 31-year-old also revealed that the RM100,000 Syed Saddiq earned from the partnership will be fully donated to the people of Muar. The statement touched netizens, as it is a considerable amount of money, yet the politician showed selflessness and genuine care for his people. Many praised his commitment to giving back, especially during challenging economic times.
Fans and netizens quickly flooded the comments section, praising Syed Saddiq for his generous contribution. One commenter remarked that it was an excellent example of fundraising for the community, while another joked, “From Parliament to Perfume to Pelaminan,” with pelaminan referring to the wedding aisle. The overwhelming positivity in the comments highlighted how much the public appreciates leaders who use their influence for the greater good.
Netizens were also intrigued by Bella’s choice of background music for the post “The Heart Wants What It Wants“ by Selena Gomez. Many pointed out that the song selection seemed meaningful, suggesting that it could be hinting at something deeper between the couple.
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Nakhla Sabrina contributed to this article
