{
  "id": 14184852,
  "title": "'Stingy newlywed': Syed Saddiq teased during Budget debate",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/stingy-newlywed-syed-saddiq-teased-during-budget-debate",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-13T10:55:05.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2026/10/1554623/stingy-newlywed-syed-saddiq-teased-during-budget-debate"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "KUALA LUMPUR: Newlywed Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman, who recently tied the knot with singer-actress Bella Astillah, faced light-hearted teasing from his fellow lawmakers during the recent 2027 Budget debate. Mohd Sany Hamzan, a member of the Pan-Malaysian Islamic Party, jokingly referred to Syed Saddiq as a \"stingy newlywed\" when the latter appeared reluctant to yield the floor during the proceedings. The exchange occurred as Syed Saddiq was speaking about the detrimental effects of transboundary haze on schoolchildren, particularly those from low-income families. Undeterred, Syed Saddiq replied, \"Sorry, I still have a lot more to say,\" before requesting to be allowed to continue his remarks uninterrupted. When Sany continued to interrupt, the 33-year-old Malay politician apologized and insisted on finishing his speech before permitting further interruptions. The newlywed couple exchanged vows on Saturday in a ceremony held at the Menara Merdeka Maybank in Kuala Lumpur.",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR: Newlywed Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman (Muda-Muar) was the subject of light-hearted teasing in the Dewan Rakyat today, just three days after marrying singer-actress Bella Astillah.",
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Syed Saddiq gesa boikot syarikat punca jerebu",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/syed-saddiq-gesa-boikot-syarikat-punca-jerebu",
        "published": "2026-10-13T08:33:07.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "Syed Saddiq calls for Asean pressure on Indonesia over haze",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/syed-saddiq-calls-for-asean-pressure-on-indonesia-over-haze",
        "published": "2026-10-13T09:45:41.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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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."
}