PUTRAJAYA – The question on everyone’s lips the moment Muar MP Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman walked out of the courtroom a free man was not about politics or his appeal, but: "When are Syed Saddiq and Bella getting married?"
Singer Bella Astillah, when met outside the Court of Appeal politely shut down any speculation about future wedding bells.
"As a woman, it’s not appropriate for me to share any plans, especially on something this personal. I don’t think it’s nice to speak about such things openly," Bella said in response to the question by the media.
Still, Bella took the opportunity to thank supporters, especially fans of her and Syed Saddiq's fandom group, BASS.
"Thank you to all the BASS fans for the incredible support, your Yasin recitations and all the words of encouragement. It means a lot," she said.
Meanwhile, responding to the question, Syed Saddiq said there has been no planning at all, putting the rumour mill back on pause, at least for now.
Earlier the Court of Appeal acquitted and discharged the former youth and sports minister of four criminal charges including abetting in criminal breach of trust, misappropriation of property and money laundering involving funds from Angkatan Bersatu Anak Muda, the youth wing of his former party, Bersatu.