{
  "id": 2287478,
  "title": "#SHOWBIZ: Fazley Yaakob apologises after massage video with Vida sparks backlash",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/21/showbiz-fazley-yaakob-apologises-after-massage-video-with-vida-sparks",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-21T03:00:18.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/lifestyle/groove/2026/08/1515783/showbiz-fazley-yaakob-apologises-after-massage-video-vida-sparks"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "KUALA LUMPUR: Celebrity chef and singer Datuk Fazley Yaakob has issued an apology following a video of him massaging cosmetic entrepreneur Datuk Seri Vida, which sparked public backlash. The 48-year-old acknowledged the issue, stating that he had no malicious intent behind the video, which he described as a lighthearted moment shared with Vida. On social media platform Threads, he expressed gratitude for the prayers offered for Vida's recovery, noting that she is now doing well. Fazley expressed regret over the video deemed unsuitable for public consumption, clarifying that there was no intent to offend or provoke negative speculation. In response, his content team will conduct a thorough review and improve filtering processes for future social media posts to prevent similar incidents. Fazley, as Vida's future imam, pledged to ensure their actions set a positive example. He remained grateful for the support he received and expressed a desire to maintain their positive rapport.",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR: Celebrity chef and singer Datuk Fazley Yaakob has issued an apology after a video showing him massaging cosmetic entrepreneur Datuk Seri Vida (DSV) to help improve her health sparked public unease.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}