#SHOWBIZ: Syed Saddiq gets serious about nafkah ahead of marriage to Bella Astillah

Muar MP Syed Saddiq is proactively seeking guidance on providing financial support (nafkah) to his fiancée, Bella Astillah, prior to their marriage. A video resurfaced on Threads shows the 33-year-old politician inquiring about the most suitable method for a husband to offer financial assistance. Does paying monthly suit best? Or should a husband contribute whenever the couple goes out?

The speaker clarified that a husband's financial duties hinge on his resources and capacity to provide. While a wife may financially assist her spouse, she should only do so within reasonable limits. Syed Saddiq then asked about determining support when a husband earns less than his wife. How do we gauge it based on each individual's ability to contribute? What if someone lacks a higher salary and has already fulfilled their four responsibility areas?

The video, likely recorded in May, also features Bella's sister, singer-actress Didi Astillah, and her husband, Diniey Ng. The clip has recently gained attention as Syed Saddiq and Bella, 31, prepare to marry on October 10, 2026, at Level 118 of Merdeka 118. The couple, who grew closer last year, announced their engagement on March 28, 2025. Bella was previously married to singer-actor Aliff Aziz from 2016 to 2019, with whom she shares two children, Mohamad Ayden Adrean, 9, and Ara Adreanna, 6.