{
  "id": 11438937,
  "title": "'Marriage isn't just about love' — Siti Hasmah's advice to Syed Saddiq, Bella",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/02/marriage-isnt-just-about-love-siti-hasmahs-advice-to-syed-saddiq-bella",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-02T12:32:04.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2026/10/1546382/marriage-isnt-just-about-love-%E2%80%94-siti-hasmahs-advice-syed-saddiq-bella"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Muar MP Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman and actress Bella Astillah recounted their final meeting with the late Tun Dr Siti Hasmah Mohd Ali. The meeting, which lasted over two hours, took place three days before her death. Syed Saddiq described her as cheerful and in high spirits, sharing that the meeting would be a cherished memory for them.\n\nDuring their conversation, Siti Hasmah offered advice on married life, emphasizing the importance of compromise and tolerance between partners. She stressed that marriage is not just about love, but also about weathering trials together and managing issues like jealousy. Syed Saddiq recounted how she joked and reminisced about events from decades ago, including her romance with ex-PM Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad.\n\nActress Bella Astillah echoed similar sentiments, stating that Siti Hasmah advised her to be a strong woman, stand by her husband's side, and maintain a gentle nature. She acknowledged that being a politician's wife isn't easy but emphasized the importance of trust and mutual respect for the marriage to endure. Bella highlighted tolerance and respect for one's partner as crucial elements of a successful marriage.",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR: Muar member of parliament Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman and artiste Bella Astillah said the late Tun Dr Siti Hasmah Mohd Ali was cheerful and in high spirits when they last met her, three days before her death.",
  "key_points": [],
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "'Thank you for caring for us': Siti Hasmah's final words to nurses",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/02/thank-you-for-caring-for-us-siti-hasmahs-final-words-to-nurses",
        "published": "2026-10-02T07:27:19.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Vibes",
        "title": "Head nurse shares Siti Hasmah's final message: 'Thank you for taking care of Tun M'",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/02/head-nurse-shares-siti-hasmahs-final-message-thank-you-for-taking",
        "published": "2026-10-02T07:34:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}