KUALA LUMPUR: Singer and celebrity chef Datuk Fazley Yaakob surprised entrepreneur Datuk Seri Vida with a marriage proposal at the Live 11.11 Mega Shock concert at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre tonight.
Overwhelmed by the proposal, Vida, whose real name is Hasmiza Othman, 56, accepted, saying yes three times and thanking Fazley.
“My answer is yes, yes and yes. Thank you, darling. Is this the beginning of something big, including the fulfilment of my prayers to find happiness with a partner?
“This is the opening of the door to that happiness,” she said, her voice breaking with emotion.
During the proposal, Fazley, 48, presented Vida with a RM7,000 ring specially designed by Habib Jewels. The ring was shaped like a tiara, inspired by Vida’s fondness for wearing crowns.
Before popping the question, Fazley also performed two songs, including Di Alam Fana Cinta, one of Vida’s favourite songs.
Fazley said the proposal, attended by children from both families, had been planned two to three weeks in advance, with intensive preparations taking place over almost 14 days.
He said the decision to propose during the TikTok concert was based on Vida’s strong following on social media, particularly among users in Malaysia and Singapore.
“To me, DSV is the ‘Queen of TikTok’. So it is only fitting that we celebrate her in a world that has given her so much support and recognition.
“Many followers know her through TikTok and regularly tune in to her live sessions.
“That is why I wanted to propose on a platform that is close to her heart and to her followers,” he said.
Fazley said the surprise was supported and sponsored by several parties, with the overall cost estimated at RM500,000, covering the drone display, production, event preparations and other requirements.
“This ring is a symbolic gesture of my proposal to DSV. It is not an engagement ring, but a sign that our relationship is serious.
“People have often asked whether our relationship is serious, whether it is merely social media content or whether we are already married.
“So, I wanted to give the public a clear answer,” he said.
The proposal, which was also streamed live on TikTok, featured a spectacular display of 1,200 drones forming the message: “Nak Duduk Ipoh ke KL?” (Would you prefer to live in Ipoh or Kuala Lumpur?) for Vida.
Fazley and Vida first attracted public attention after being linked through the second season of reality programme Talk To My Manager (TTMM 2) around May.
The proposal marked a significant step in their relationship, addressing speculation that their public displays of affection were merely a publicity stunt or social media marketing strategy.