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LYFE THURSDAY | APR 9, 2026

25 Modern fairytale, ringing wedding bells

T HE engagement of Bella Astillah and Syed Saddiq on March 28 captivated millions nationwide, emerging as one of Malaysia’s most talked-about cultural moments, generating almost 130 million views across Astro platforms. The live broadcast drew strong nationwide engagement, with total viewership across on all Astro platforms surpassing four million viewers. On digital, this movement had over 6.5 million live views and was extended into a momentum of over 121 million views on Astro’s social media within just a day, positioning it among one of the most watched events of the year and reflecting how audiences engaged with the moment seamlessly across o Syed Saddiq praises Bella Astillah as resilient woman

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engagement multi-platform ecosystem, including Astro Ria, Astro Awani, Astro Gempak, Astro Ria, Era, Astro GO and Sooka. The live broadcast resonated deeply for its emotional and socially relevant moments, most notably Syed Saddiq’s heartfelt speech, which highlighted the strength, resilience and compassion embodied by Bella as a woman and an exceptional mother, while emphasising the enduring importance of family. The message gained traction across the nation, reaching diverse audiences and sparking meaningful conversations. Looking ahead, Astro said it will continue to bring audiences closer to exclusive, must-watch moments, with more special coverage of Bella and Syed Saddiq’s journey, including their upcoming wedding, coming soon, on Astro. its

The duo’s engagement is joined by almost 130 million viewers.

More coverage on the duo’s journey is set to be released soon.

Post Malone to perform in Kuala Lumpur POST Malone is set to return to Malaysia this September as part of his upcoming Asia tour, marking one of the region’s most anticipated live shows this year.

Lisa set for first Malaysia solo show, marking 15th anniversary

JAPANESE singer Lisa will perform her first solo concert in Malaysia on June 7 at Mega Star Arena. Titled Live is Smile Always 15, the show marks her 15th anniversary in music. Lisa is known for performing theme songs for anime titles such as Fate/Zero , Sword Art Online , The Irregular at Magic High School and Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba . She began gaining attention in 2010 as part of the in-anime band Girls Dead Monster from Angel

Beats!, before making her solo debut in 2011 with the mini album Letters to U . Her 2019 single Gurenge topped multiple digital charts, while Homura and the album Leo-Nine reached number one on Oricon daily charts in 2020. She won the Japan Record Award in 2020 and has appeared multiple times on NHK’s Kouhaku Uta Gassen. Tickets for the concert go on sale on April 7, ranging from RM488 to RM648.

The Kuala Lumpur stop takes place on Sept 27 at Stadium Nasional Bukit Jalil, where fans can expect a full-scale production built around his signature blend of hip-hop, rock and pop. The show is part of Post Malone Presents The Big Stadium World Tour,

The artiste is popular for his hits such as Sunflower , Rockstar and Congratulations .

position as one of the most in demand live acts globally. Tickets for the Kuala Lumpur show will be released in stages. Artiste presale access starts April 6, while general sales begin on April 10, with VIP packages also offered for those looking for an enhanced concert experience. The upcoming show marks a major return for Malaysian fans, bringing one of the world’s biggest touring acts back to a stadium stage in Kuala Lumpur.

a limited Asia run that follows a record-breaking performance in India and a successful North American leg. The tour spans eight cities, including Hong Kong, Bangkok, Singapore and Tokyo, with special guest Don Toliver joining selected dates. Known for his high-energy performances, Post Malone is expected to deliver a career-spanning set featuring chart-topping hits and fan favourites. His recent tours have drawn more than one million fans across North America, reinforcing his

Lisa marks 15 years of music and

bringing her powerful live performance to Malaysian fans for the first time.

The Kuala Lumpur stop takes place on Sept 27 at Stadium Nasional Bukit Jalil.