KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 27 -- Singer and celebrity chef Datuk Fazley Yaakob has dismissed claims that he pursued entrepreneur Datuk Seri Vida because of her wealth, saying his own family is financially comfortable.

Entertainment portal Gempak reported that Fazley described their relationship as bringing together two families with established business interests during an Anugerah Melodi Terhangat 2026 press conference in Bangsar yesterday.

"Who says I don't have money? If people look at my family background, thank God, my family is financially comfortable," he was quoted as saying in Malay.

"This union brings together two business empires, so, God willing, please wish us well," he reportedly added.

Fazley said he had initially feared critic...