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Celebrity Culture Reshapes Malaysian Politics as Politicians Chase the Screen

Muar MP Syed Saddiq has drawn attention beyond politics due to his widely publicised relationship with Bella Astillah. Pictured on the right is former health minister Khairy Jamaluddin, who co-host of the popular podcast Keluar Sekejap.

Kuala Lumpur, 14 June 2026 – Malaysian politics is increasingly being shaped not only by speeches, manifestos and party machinery, but also by celebrity culture, podcasts, lifestyle branding and social-media visibility.

The shift reflects a new political reality: voters, especially younger Malaysians, are encountering politicians as much through short videos, podcasts, lifestyle content and viral moments as through Parliament, rallies or policy statements.

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