#SHOWBIZ: Syed Saddiq, Bella Astillah postpone media session following Tun Dr Siti Hasmah's passing
KUALA LUMPUR: Muar MP Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman has postponed a press conference with his fiancée, Bella Astillah, after Tun Dr Siti Hasmah Mohd Ali passed away.
KUALA LUMPUR: Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman, the MP for Muar, has canceled a planned press conference with his fiancée, Bella Astillah, following the demise of former Prime Minister Tun Dr Siti Hasmah Mohd Ali. The originally scheduled briefing was set for 2pm today. Bella Astillah announced the news on her Instagram Stories, stating they were in the middle of a photo shoot when they received the shocking news of Dr Siti Hasmah's death.
Bella conveyed her and Syed Saddiq's devastation over the loss, explaining that Syed Saddiq was unable to continue with the planned press conference due to his grief. Bella shared a photograph of Syed Saddiq sitting with his head bowed, captured from behind. She also expressed her own disbelief at the passing of Dr Siti Hasmah, stating, "Allahuakbar, we are still in shock."
The couple had been scheduled to meet the press in Kuala Lumpur to discuss their upcoming marriage and wedding reception, which is set for October 10.
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