After months of speculation, Syed Saddiq and Bella Astillah finally confirmed their relationship, drawing cheers from netizens and fans. The couple got engaged in a stunning ceremony last Saturday (28th March 2026), making them one step closer to marriage.
Syed Saddiq and Bella, fondly referred to as BASS, often speak highly of each other, with the former notably giving a touching speech about his fiancée at the engagement ceremony. However, many netizens were also curious about how their family members viewed the relationship. Here’s what they said about the engagement:
Syed Abdullah (Syed Saddiq’s Brother)
Syed Saddiq’s brother, Syed Abdullah, shared his thoughts in a post shared on the day of the couple’s engagement. In the post, the social media personality sent his best wishes to the couple and cheekily signed off his post with the title “PresidentBASS”. Syed Abdullah also showed his respect for Bella, recently defending her from malicious online comments.
Ayden Adrean & Ara Adreanna (Bella Astillah’s Son & Daughter)
@era.je Ayden dengan Ara kongsi yang dia panggil YB Syed Saddiq ‘Daddy’ 💛 Comel!! #ERARadioNo1PalingLegit
@beautifulnara Manja betul Ara dengan Daddy Saddiq dia.. 🥰 Sumber: era.je NaraViral NaraTrending BASS
With his engagement to Bella, Syed Saddiq will soon be stepfather to the actress’s children, Ayden Adrean and Ara Adreanna. During the couple’s engagement ceremony, media outlets interviewed Ayden and Ara to get their thoughts on their mother’s new love, revealing that the kids have already begun calling the politician “daddy”.
Ayden praised Syed Saddiq’s personality and noted that they share many hobbies, including sports. The 9-year-old also congratulated the couple on the joyous occasion, welcoming Syed Saddiq to the family. While Ara shied away from speaking to media outlets, the 6-year-old appeared close to Syed Saddiq during the ceremony, highlighting her fondness for the latter.
Shariffah Mahani (Syed Saddiq’s Mother)
@era.je Kata-kata dari Sharifah Mahani Syed Abdul Aziz, Ibu kepada YB @syedsaddiq 💛 Harapan seorang ibu sentiasa yang terbaik buat kebahagiaan anak-anaknya 🥺 #ERARadioNo1PalingLegit
Syed Saddiq’s mother, Shariffah Mahani, also shared her thoughts on the engagement, noting that Bella is a great match for her son. In an interview, Sharifah praised the actress, sharing her many positive attributes. She also said that Bella often tries to learn about Syed Saddiq’s interests, showing how she tries to provide companionship in his daily life.
Besides their family members, Bella and Syed Saddiq’s friends also have great things to say about the couple. Stars like Nur Fazura and Nora Danish have shared their well-wishes, hoping that their love lasts a lifetime.
Sources: BeautifulNara, Utusan, The Star
