11 Times Syed Saddiq Got Uncomfortably Close To The Camera To Solve Our Problems [Videos]
Malaysia’s youngest minister ever has been working really hard since he came into office in 2018, at least until the political drama that led to the dissolution of the Cabinet at the end of February 2020.
Nonetheless, the strong proponent of #YouthPower, Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman, former Youth & Sports Minister, is especially active on social media. He regularly updates his social media followers on current affairs, while giving small glimpse into his personal life that heavily features his cat.

(Credit: @SyedSaddiq/Twitter)
However, there’s one particularly interesting method of his that’s caught our attention: The uncomfortably close front camera videos.

(Credit: @SyedSaddiq/Twitter)
Every time there’s an issue that riles up Malaysians, Syed Saddiq’s close-up videos will be there to ease our worries. It’s happened so often that this has essentially become his signature move.
So, we dug deep into the internet to present 9 times Syed Saddiq got uncomfortably close to the camera to solve our problems.
1. Announcing paid internships for government departments
We did it! Alhamdulillah. Kita bermula dengan paid-internship di semua kementerian & agensi kerajaan. #PaidInternship pic.twitter.com/9EAE53I58a
— Syed Saddiq (@SyedSaddiq) July 24, 2019
2. Bringing in Go Jek to address youth unemployment
Alhamdulillah!
— Syed Saddiq (@SyedSaddiq) August 21, 2019
Kabinet sebulat suara meluluskan modal Ekonomi Gojek-DegoRide. Terima kasih kepada semua yang membantu dalam merealisasikan impian ini, khususnya YAB @chedetofficial & Menteri Pengangkutan, Anthony Loke. Let’s work even harder for the Youths!#Gojek#YouthPower pic.twitter.com/ZM2al2cRax
3. Sharing a sweet story of Raja Permaisuri Agong during the great “deactivated Twitter account sagaâ€
There’s a special guest appearance by Syed Saddiq’s mum too!
Mama berkongsikan pengalaman satu kelas di SIGS bersama dengan Raja Permaisuri Agong.
— Syed Saddiq (@SyedSaddiq) September 12, 2019
Raja Permaisuri bukan sahaja humble sekarang, tetapi dari dahulu lagi. My mum’s first time experience being in a car was when Raja Permaisuri helped her out.
Kindness is not a public stuntâœŒï¸ pic.twitter.com/rJu7MVdpPE
4. Dropping by for a heart-felt Merry Christmas wish while celebrating Malaysia’s unity
In 2018, people across Malaysia proved that our strength is in our diversity.
— Syed Saddiq (@SyedSaddiq) December 24, 2018
let's all commit to making a difference by moving Malaysia forward through our own contribution.
To my brothers & sisters who celebrate Christmas, Merry Christmas.
Unity in diversity. pic.twitter.com/2C4fHo78cR
5. Letting his youthful glow shine while speaking up against raising the retirement age from 60 to 65
Saya membantah cadangan untuk menaikkan umur persaraan dari 60 tahun ke 65 tahun.
— Syed Saddiq (@SyedSaddiq) September 2, 2019
Perbandingan dengan negara maju tidak tepat. Kadar pengangguran belia
Jepun 3.4%,
Singapura 5.9%
Germany 6.2%
Di Malaysia ada ~500,000 anak muda yang menganggur (10.7%).
Focus on Youths!
(1/2) pic.twitter.com/WotnUpGqbL
6. Sharing excitement and support for a homegrown ride-sharing app
Dahulu diharamkan,
— Syed Saddiq (@SyedSaddiq) January 1, 2020
Sekarang beroperasi dengan peluang pekerjaan bagi ~5000 anak muda yang majoriti dari kumpulan B40 bermotosikal, dengan gaji RM1500-RM3500. Alhamdulillah.
Tahniah Saudara Nabil, pengasas Degoride.
I hope & pray that one day you’ll grow as big as GoJek & GRAB. pic.twitter.com/TE6QDcFnCQ
7. Intervening during the great Food Panda strike
Saya bersimpati dengan nasib pekerja pekerja Food Panda.
— Syed Saddiq (@SyedSaddiq) September 30, 2019
Saya ingin berdialog dengan saudara untuk pembelaan yang sewajarnya. Isu ini akan saya bangkitkan dalam mesyuarat jemaah menteri.
We need better laws governing our Gig Economy. Prioriti kepada pekerja, bukan korporat. pic.twitter.com/fpTQnyW2A2
8. Reminding us to stay healthy & move more
Rushing from Putrajaya to Penang. See you in a bit Penangâ¤ï¸
— Syed Saddiq (@SyedSaddiq) April 21, 2019
Pagi dah kena kayuh CIMB Putrajaya Cycle, lepas ni sampai ke malam di Penang. pic.twitter.com/nyRjyjYswH
9. Dropping some exam tips for nervous SPM students
Khas buat adik adik kesayangan yang akan menduduki peperiksaan SPM. Izinkan saddiq untuk kongsikan 3 nasihat. Just remember, that all of you are Malaysia’s future! Give it your best! Saddiq akan sentiasa berkhidmat sebaik mungkin untuk masa depan adik adik semua. #YouthPower pic.twitter.com/cmAp4WEMpe
— Syed Saddiq (@SyedSaddiq) November 13, 2018
10. Inviting riders to his home during the Foodpanda strike
Saya bersimpati dengan nasib pekerja pekerja Food Panda.
— Syed Saddiq (@SyedSaddiq) September 30, 2019
Saya ingin berdialog dengan saudara untuk pembelaan yang sewajarnya. Isu ini akan saya bangkitkan dalam mesyuarat jemaah menteri.
We need better laws governing our Gig Economy. Prioriti kepada pekerja, bukan korporat. pic.twitter.com/fpTQnyW2A2
11. Singing to us for Merdeka Day
We’re not the only ones who’ve realised Syed Saddiq’s affinity for his front camera, though. Almost every video is followed by comments on the extreme close up.
pov: syed saddiq’s phone camera when he ends global warming pic.twitter.com/9km6GFPOsv
— Saya tak tanya pun tapi takpe (@marzzt_) October 1, 2019
Although, his flawless skin has also managed to spark some curious skincare addicts.
YB, please drop your skincare routine.
— ً (@httpsantha) September 30, 2019
There you have it! TRP’s exploration of 9 times Syed Saddiq got uncomfortably close to the camera to solve our problems.

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