{
  "id": 11446431,
  "title": "Syed Saddiq: 'Don't splurge for a day and end up in debt for decades'",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/02/syed-saddiq-dont-splurge-for-a-day-and-end-up-in-debt-for-decades",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-02T12:57:22.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2026/10/1546406/syed-saddiq-dont-splurge-day-and-end-debt-decades"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Muar Member of Parliament Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman urges citizens not to squander their savings on lavish weddings, warning that such expenditures can lead to debt for decades, according to recent wire material.\n\nThe 33-year-old politician stressed the importance of financial responsibility during a press conference announcing his upcoming marriage to artist Bella Astillah. He cited financial troubles as a prevalent cause of divorce and emphasized the need to set a positive example for their future family.\n\nSyed Saddiq and Bella plan to host two large receptions in their respective home states, Johor and Sabah, with public invitations extended. Additionally, a smaller gathering will be held in Kuala Lumpur for close friends and fans, along with an intimate nikah ceremony at the Merdeka 118 Tower on October 10.\n\nDespite not being able to attend these grand events, the public can still partake in a \"kenduri rakyat\" in Muar and Kota Kinabalu. Syed Saddiq and Bella are collaborating with various brands to provide doormats to the first 10,000 guests at both celebrations, valued at approximately RM300,000.\n\nThe couple decided against requesting cash contributions from sponsors, instead opting to alleviate public burdens while celebrating their joyous occasion together.",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR: “Do not squander your savings just to splurge for a day and end up saddled with debt for decades,” says Muar member of parliament Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman when asked about the budget for his upcoming wedding to artiste Bella Astillah.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Syed Saddiq, Bella to host two wedding ‘kenduri rakyat’",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/02/syed-saddiq-bella-to-host-two-wedding-kenduri-rakyat",
        "published": "2026-10-02T14:21:45.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}