‘Today is for the rakyat, tomorrow is for the wife’: Syed Saddiq’s Budget 2027 reply amuses social media
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 — Muar Member of Parliament Syed Saddiq Abdul Rahman left local social media users amused foll...
Muar MP Syed Saddiq Abdul Rahman has left Malaysian social media users amused with his response to a post on Threads regarding the tabling of the 2027 Budget by Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim. The 34-year-old, who is set to marry singer-actress Bella Astillah the following day, shared a lighthearted message on the social media platform.
Quoting "Today is for the rakyat, tomorrow is for the wife. (I need to) show up for both," the post garnered significant attention online. Users were amused by Syed Saddiq's witty wording, with many commenting on his use of the word "wife," reflecting on the various stages of his romantic journey. Meanwhile, House Speaker Tan Sri Johari Abdul wished the newlyweds a happy wedding during the Budget tabling.
The couple plans to celebrate their special day with two public wedding receptions in Muar and Kota Kinabalu, along with a grand public feast called Kenduri Rakyat.
Written by urgent.news from Malay Mail's reporting — not their text. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.