Musisi Melly Goeslaw and Indonesian politician Bambang Soesatyo are set to become in-laws after Melly’s son, Abe Hoed, officially proposed to Bambang’s daughter, Belliza Shintya Puteri, in Jakarta on September 26, 2026. The engagement ceremony brought together both families in a warm setting, paving the way for a planned wedding in December 2026.
Engagement Ceremony Held in Jakarta
The engagement event took place on Saturday, September 26, 2026, uniting Abe Hoed—referred to by his mother as Pria Bernama Hoed—with Belliza Shintya Puteri, who is the daughter of Bambang Soesatyo and Lenny. In a video statement released to media outlets on Sunday, September 27, 2026, Melly Goeslaw expressed deep gratitude for the support and prayers surrounding her son.
“So for sure, I want to convey my deepest gratitude for the prayers and support for the engagement of my son, Pria Bernama Hoed who is usually called Abe,” Melly Goeslaw stated. She officially confirmed the family ties, adding, “Already officially proposed to Bella. So God willing, Alhamdulillah, Pak Bambang Soesatyo, Ibu Lenny, and I will become in-laws.”
Wedding and Advanced Studies Timeline
Following the September engagement, the families are preparing for the wedding ceremony to take place later in the year. Melly confirmed that both the akad (religious contract) and the reception are scheduled for December 2026, though specific dates have not yet been made public.
“The reception, God willing, will be held, the akad and reception will be held in December. Later the date will follow, yeah,” Melly explained. Beyond the wedding preparations, the couple also plans to pursue higher education. Melly noted that both Abe and Bella intend to begin their Master’s degree (S2) studies at the beginning of the following year.
Did you know? Melly Goeslaw announced that alongside preparing for their December 2026 wedding, Abe Hoed and Belliza Shintya Puteri plan to embark on their S2 graduate studies at the beginning of next year.
Family Gratitude and Media Response
Reflecting on her role as a parent, Melly shared her thankfulness for guiding her son to this milestone. She closed her media statement by asking the public and journalists for continued prayers and support to ensure that both the wedding proceedings and the upcoming graduate studies unfold smoothly.
“Once again, I ask for prayers and support from everyone. Thank you to my media friends that I couldn’t meet one by one,” Melly said. “But God willing, we pray for each other so that everyone is healthy, everyone is given smoothness in carrying out daily activities, and please ask for blessings so that everything goes smoothly until the D-day and forever.”
Common Questions About the Engagement
When did Abe Hoed and Belliza Shintya Puteri get engaged?
Abe Hoed and Belliza Shintya Puteri held their engagement ceremony in Jakarta on Saturday, September 26, 2026.
Who are the parents of the engaged couple?
Abe Hoed is the son of musician Melly Goeslaw. Belliza Shintya Puteri is the daughter of politician Bambang Soesatyo and Lenny.
When is the wedding scheduled to take place?
According to Melly Goeslaw, the akad and wedding reception are planned for December 2026, with exact dates to be announced later.
What are the couple’s plans after the wedding?
Melly Goeslaw stated that Abe and Bella plan to begin their Master’s degree (S2) studies at the beginning of the year following their wedding.
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