Bella sheds tears as Syed Saddiq walks free

Bella sheds tears as Syed Saddiq walks free

PUTRAJAYA – Singer Bella Astillah could not hold back her tears after the Court of Appeal here on Wednesday discharged and acquitted Muar Member of Parliament Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman of four charges involving the misappropriation of Armada funds, dating back seven years.

Bella, whose full name is Dayang Ara Nabellah Awang Astillah, 31, was also seen bowing her head during the press conference held by Syed Saddiq, 33, who was freed from his conviction and the sentence of seven years’ imprisonment, two strokes of the cane, and a RM10 million fine.

However, when met outside the courtroom, the actress smiled and explained that her tears were tears of joy and gratitude.

Bella was also seen in high spirits while posing for photographs with Syed Saddiq’s family members after the press conference.

On Wednesday, Syed Saddiq was discharged and acquitted of the conviction and sentence related to the four charges.

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These involved one charge of abetting in criminal breach of trust (CBT) involving RM1 million in funds, one charge of misappropriation of property (RM120,000), and two money laundering (AMLA) charges of RM50,000 each.

In a press conference, Syed Saddiq expressed his gratitude and said he loved the country more than his own life.

“It has been a long journey and I am grateful that justice is won. I look forward to doing the job, to doing what I was elected to do,” he said.

Syed Saddiq also reflected on the challenges he had faced over the past five years, stating that he would not wish the experience even on his worst enemy.

He said the lengthy legal journey had also witnessed unwavering support from his family, friends and supporters, who never ceased to offer encouragement and prayers.

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Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman and his family performed a sujud syukur (prostration of gratitude) at the Court of Appeal here today, immediately after he was acquitted of four charges related to the misappropriation of Angkatan Bersatu Anak Muda (Armada) funds.

In a unanimous decision, a three-judge panel comprising Datuk Ahmad Zaidi Ibrahim, Datuk Azman Abdullah, and Datuk Noorin Badaruddin delivered the verdict after allowing Syed Saddiq’s appeal to overturn the conviction and sentence previously handed down by the Kuala Lumpur High Court.

The High Court had previously sentenced Syed Saddiq, 32, to seven years’ imprisonment, two strokes of the cane, and a RM10 million fine after finding him guilty on all four abetment charges involving Armada funds.