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Saddiq and Bella (centre) during a meet and greet session to promote his book "Jalan Tegak" published by Karangkraf during the International Book Festival Kuala Lumpur 2025 in May last year. (Photo by Halim Wahid)

Saddiq and Bella (centre) during a meet and greet session to promote his book "Jalan Tegak" published by Karangkraf during the International Book Festival Kuala Lumpur 2025 in May last year. (Photo by Halim Wahid)

The ‘BASS’ Phenomenon: How Bella Astillah and Syed Saddiq are rewriting the political playbook

IN Malaysian politics, “penetrating the bubble” is often the hardest task for any party. For the Malaysian United Democratic Alliance (Muda), however, the key to expanding its grassroots reach may lie in an unexpected blend of star power and social advocacy.Dubbed the “BASS” phenomenon —...

Tun Dr Mahathir. FILE PIX

Tun Dr Mahathir. FILE PIX

‘You will not become Prime Minister’ – Tun M hits out at fragmented Malay parties

Divide and rule mentality within the community leads to inevitable defeat, warns veteran statesman

Human Resources Minister and PKR vice-president Datuk Seri R. Ramanan during a special press conference at the Sungai Buloh Parliamentary Service Centre today. - Photo by Bernama

Human Resources Minister and PKR vice-president Datuk Seri R. Ramanan during a special press conference at the Sungai Buloh Parliamentary Service Centre today. - Photo by Bernama

Ramanan denies RM9.5 million allegation linked to 'corporate mafia' claims

Ramanan said it was illogical to associate him with individuals he had never met or known personally.

MIC deputy president Datuk Seri M. Saravanan

MIC deputy president Datuk Seri M. Saravanan

MIC remains with BN for now, to study Indian pulse - Saravanan

Commenting on claims that MIC had applied to join PN, he clarified that it wasn't an application but rather an enquiry following an invitation extended by Pas leaders, including its deputy president Datuk Seri Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man.

Hamzah Zainudin

Hamzah Zainudin

Hamzah rules out return to Muhyiddin camp as he asserts majority support

His decision reflects a conscious move to move forward rather than revisit past alliances.

Opposition leader Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin - BERNAMA FILE PIX

Opposition leader Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin - BERNAMA FILE PIX

Hamzah claims lack of sincerity behind unity push led to his expulsion

Hamzah said in fact, during a meeting chaired by former prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad, he was entrusted to lead a committee aimed at bringing together Malay leaders.