#SHOWBIZ: 'Proposal from heaven': Vida nearly faints at Fazley's 1,200-drone KLCC spectacle

KUALA LUMPUR: Celebrity entrepreneur Datuk Seri Vida, 55, has described singer Datuk Fazley Yaakob's elaborate 1,200-drone marriage proposal as "a proposal from heaven".

Vida, whose real name is Hasmiza Othman, admitted she had no inkling of the romantic surprise—especially as it unfolded in front of their children at Kuala Lumpur City Centre (KLCC) last night.

Overwhelmed with emotion, she said she nearly fainted when Fazley, 48, presented her with a ring.

She explained that she had not suspected a thing because the pair had not met for nearly three days, despite both being in the capital.

"Actually, I hadn't had an appetite for two days because I hadn't seen Dida. I had been in Kuala Lumpur for two days, yet he didn't come to see me at all, giving the excuse that he was busy," she said when met after the event.

"It turns out he had a surprise for me. Subhanallah, I am deeply touched and almost fainted. This proposal is so special because it makes me feel truly valued when someone appreciates me in this way.

"This is something I will never forget, and the same goes for the children. It is like a proposal from heaven. Since we first met, I have always prayed, and finally, this marks the beginning of the door to happiness."

Meanwhile, Fazley revealed that planning the proposal was no easy feat, having spent three weeks preparing for the event.

He chose a drone display to create an unforgettable memory for Vida and to ensure their children would cherish the moment for generations to come.

"To me, she is an extraordinary woman, so the proposal I arranged had to be extraordinary too," he said.

"This proposal is also for the children. I discussed it with all of them, including Kacak and Cik B. I see them as Generation Z. If we did an ordinary proposal, perhaps the memory wouldn't last.

"I wanted them to have a memory they can carry down to their own children and grandchildren. So, I combined what I wanted for DSV with something the children could appreciate, and that's how the drone idea was born."

The proposal, which cost approximately RM500,000, received sponsorship from several parties.

Alongside the aerial display, Fazley gifted Vida an exclusive, custom-made tiara-shaped ring worth RM7,000.

Addressing the possibility that Vida might have declined or needed time to decide, Fazley said he had considered every outcome and would never pressure her.

"I thought about all possibilities. When I asked, 'Will you marry me?', the answer could have been yes, no, or yes, but not yet," he said.

"If she wasn't ready, I would have given her time. To me, matters like this cannot be forced. But what touched me most was when she asked for all the children's consent first. That shows how much she prioritises their feelings before her own."

Fazley also hopes the gesture puts to rest speculation that their relationship is merely social media content or a marketing stunt.

He stressed that they intend to honour traditional Malay customs—moving from the proposal to the merisik (formal family inquiry), engagement, and eventually marriage.

"I want people to know our relationship is not just social media content or marketing. Many have asked whether we are genuinely in love or already married. So, this is the answer to all those questions. I still hold fast to tradition," he said.

"The first step is proposing with a ring, following custom but in a Generation Z style. We are not engaged. We have not gone thorugh the merisik stage yet. There are still several ceremonies to go through before the wedding reception. Please pray that everything goes smoothly, insya-Allah."

While no wedding date has been set, the couple plan to tie the knot next year.

Vida noted that they want to focus on their businesses, particularly year-end sales, and enjoy each stage of their relationship without rushing.

"We are taking everything step by step because I want to feel that love grow little by little. To those asking why we don't just get married immediately, to me, life is long. I want to experience every process leading up to marriage because I have never been treated like a princess before," she said.

The pair first sparked public interest during the second season of the reality programme Talk To My Manager.

Their romance began after Vida's daughter, Cik B, and Fazley's eldest son, Fariedz Fazley (affectionately known as Payish), teased them and arranged a meeting at a Japanese restaurant.

Their bond deepened towards the end of the show as they spent more time together discussing family and their children's futures.

Fazley was previously married to Azrene Soraya Abdul Aziz for 18 years before their separation in October 2024.

Vida has been married three times; her third marriage to Fairuz Ahmad Zainuddin ended on April 7, 2017, after three years together.