{
  "id": 11426325,
  "title": "Bella Astillah, Syed Saddiq invite the public to ‘Kenduri Rakyat’ wedding receptions in Muar and KK",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/02/bella-astillah-syed-saddiq-invite-the-public-to-kenduri-rakyat",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-02T11:17:23.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail-malaymail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/life/2026/10/02/bella-astillah-syed-saddiq-invite-the-public-to-kenduri-rakyat-wedding-receptions-in-muar-and-kk/237438"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "KUALA LUMPUR, October 2 — Bella Astillah and Muar MP Syed Saddiq Abdul Rahman have announced two public wedding receptions in Muar, Johor, and Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, scheduled for later this month as part of their wedding celebrations. The couple revealed the receptions at a press conference at the KLGCC Convention Centre, prior to their wedding ceremony on October 10 at Merdeka 118 in Kuala Lumpur. The themed \"Kenduri Rakyat\" events, open to the public, will occur on October 25 in Muar and October 31 in Kota Kinabalu.\n\nSyed Saddiq explained that the plans for the public celebrations were finalized in under two months, with the couple balancing a tight schedule and securing suitable venues. He compared the theme of the receptions to a \"rewang,\" where everyone can come together to celebrate. Syed Saddiq also revealed that the couple expects even greater attendance than previous Hari Raya celebrations in Muar, which previously drew up to 10,000 people. In the event food runs out, both he and Bella will remain for the duration to spend time with the attendees.\n\nBella Astillah, whose full name is Dayang Ara Nabellah Awang Astillah, expressed her excitement about hosting the event in Kota Kinabalu instead of Sandakan, her birthplace. She clarified the venue confusion and emphasized her happiness about celebrating in Sabah. Bella also mentioned that the celebrations will include 10,000 special souvenirs for attendees, subject to budget constraints.",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 2 — Bella Astillah and Muar MP Syed Saddiq Abdul Rahman will hold two public wedding receptions...",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}