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New Straits Times
3 days ago
- Health
- New Straits Times
Vivy Yusof reveals battle with lupus: 'My body is collapsing from inside'
KUALA LUMPUR: Datin Vivy Yusof, co-founder of the e-commerce platform FashionValet, has revealed she is battling the autoimmune disease lupus, also known as Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE). In an Instagram post, Vivy, whose full name is Vivy Sofinas Yusof, 38, said she must live with the condition for the rest of her life and is actively seeking treatment. "Lupus means wolf, which symbolises how frightening this illness is. Essentially, it attacks your body from within, and you may not realise it as it manifests through symptoms such as fatigue, rashes or joint pain. "Stress is the biggest enemy. I thought I was managing my stress well as an entrepreneur since I rarely fall ill and I'm always optimistic, but I didn't realise my body is actually collapsing from inside," she said. Lupus is a chronic autoimmune disease in which the immune system attacks the body's tissues and organs. It can affect anyone, but is most commonly found among women aged between 15 and 50. The disease is reported to impact not only physical health but also mental well-being, often leading to symptoms of anxiety and depression. However, Vivy, who is married to Datuk Fadzarudin Shah Anuar, is grateful the disease was detected, giving her a chance to seek treatment. "I'm thankful I was diagnosed. Now I know how to manage it. "I've been told it's a lifelong condition, which I've come to terms with. Still, I'm constantly exploring treatment options that don't involve long-term steroid use," she said. Vivy has resumed sharing aspects of her life with followers on social media after a brief hiatus. She has created a new Instagram account as a platform to share her personal journey. Through the account, she has opened up about her experience with lupus. Previously, Vivy had set her main Instagram account to private following legal proceedings. Vivy and her husband were charged with an alternative count of criminal breach of trust involving RM8 million in investment funds belonging to Khazanah Nasional Bhd and Permodalan Nasional Bhd six years ago.
The Star
24-06-2025
- Business
- The Star
FashionValet founders to face trial for CBT next April
KUALA LUMPUR: The Sessions Court has fixed 15 days beginning April 13 next year for the trial of FashionValet Sdn Bhd founders Datin Vivy Yusof and her husband Datuk Fadzarudin Shah Anuar, who are facing charges of criminal breach of trust (CBT) involving RM8mil in investment funds from Khazanah Nasional Bhd (Khazanah) and Permodalan Nasional Bhd (PNB). During case mention yesterday, judge Rosli Ahmad set the trial dates for April 13 to 17, May 18 to 22, and June 8 to 12, 2026. 'The trial will run for 15 days, and the court has set the next case mention on Oct 27,' Rosli said. Earlier, deputy public prosecutor Datuk Wan Shaharuddin Wan Ladin informed the court that the prosecution will be calling 26 witnesses to testify. Lawyer M. Athimulan appeared for Vivy, 38, and Fadzarudin, 37. Both husband and wife were not present during the proceedings, as their attendance had been exempted. On Dec 5 last year, Vivy and Fadzarudin pleaded not guilty to a charge of committing CBT in their capacity as directors of FashionValet. They were accused of misappropriating investment funds entrusted to them by Khazanah and PNB by transferring RM8mil from FashionValet's company account to 30 Maple Sdn Bhd without the approval of FashionValet's board of directors. The offence was allegedly committed at Public Bank Bhd, Bukit Damansara branch, 36-40 Medan Setia 2, Plaza Damansara, here on Aug 21, 2018. The charge, framed under Section 409 of the Penal Code, read together with Section 34 of the same Code, provides for a minimum sentence of two years and a maximum of 20 years in jail, whipping, and a fine upon conviction. They also pleaded not guilty to an alternative charge of jointly and dishonestly misusing company property, namely, RM8mil in investment funds from Khazanah and PNB belonging to FashionValet Sdn Bhd under Section 403 of the Penal Code, read together with Section 34 of the same Code.
The Star
23-06-2025
- Business
- The Star
RM8mil CBT trial of Vivy Yusof, husband to begin on April 13, 2026
KUALA LUMPUR: The Sessions Court today set 15 days of trial next year beginning April 13, for the case involving FashionValet Sdn Bhd founders Datin Vivy Sofinas, known as Vivy and her husband Datuk Fadzarudin Shah Anuar, who are facing charges of criminal breach of trust (CBT) involving RM8mil in investment funds from Khazanah Nasional Berhad (Khazanah) and Permodalan Nasional Berhad (PNB). Judge Rosli Ahmad set the trial dates for April 13 to 17, May 18 to 22, and June 8 to 12, 2026. "The trial will run for 15 days, and the court has set the next case mention for Oct 27,' said Rosli. Earlier, Deputy Public Prosecutor Datuk Wan Shaharuddin Wan Ladin requested the court fix the trial dates agreed upon by both the prosecution and defence. Lawyer M. Athimulan is representing the couple. Wan Shaharuddin told the court that the prosecution will call 26 witnesses to testify. The accused, both 37, were not present in court today as their attendance had been exempted. On Dec 5 last year, Vivy and Fadzarudin pleaded not guilty to a charge of committing CBT in their capacity as directors of FashionValet Sdn Bhd. They were accused of misappropriating investment funds entrusted to them by Khazanah and PNB by transferring RM8mil from FashionValet Sdn Bhd's company account to 30 Maple Sdn Bhd without the approval of FashionValet's board of directors. The offence was allegedly committed at Public Bank Berhad, Bukit Damansara Branch, 36-40 Medan Setia 2, Plaza Damansara, Bukit Damansara, here, on Aug 21, 2018. The charge, framed under Section 409 of the Penal Code, read together with Section 34 of the same Code, provides for a minimum sentence of two years and a maximum of 20 years in jail, whipping, and a fine upon conviction. They also pleaded not guilty to an alternative charge of jointly and dishonestly misusing company property, namely, RM8mil in investment funds from Khazanah and PNB belonging to FashionValet Sdn Bhd under Section 403 of the Penal Code, read together with Section 34 of the same Code, which provides for an imprisonment of between six months and five years, along with caning and a fine upon conviction. - Bernama
The Sun
23-06-2025
- Business
- The Sun
RM8 million CBT trial of Vivy Yusof, husband to begin on April 13, 2026
KUALA LUMPUR: The Sessions Court today set 15 days of trial next year beginning April 13, for the case involving FashionValet Sdn Bhd founders Datin Vivy Sofinas, known as Vivy and her husband Datuk Fadzarudin Shah Anuar, who are facing charges of criminal breach of trust (CBT) involving RM8 million in investment funds from Khazanah Nasional Berhad (Khazanah) and Permodalan Nasional Berhad (PNB). Judge Rosli Ahmad set the trial dates for April 13 to 17, May 18 to 22, and June 8 to 12, 2026. 'The trial will run for 15 days, and the court has set the next case mention for Oct 27,' said Rosli. Earlier, Deputy Public Prosecutor Datuk Wan Shaharuddin Wan Ladin requested the court fix the trial dates agreed upon by both the prosecution and defence. Lawyer M. Athimulan is representing the couple. Wan Shaharuddin told the court that the prosecution will call 26 witnesses to testify. The accused, both 37, were not present in court today as their attendance had been exempted. On Dec 5 last year, Vivy and Fadzarudin pleaded not guilty to a charge of committing CBT in their capacity as directors of FashionValet Sdn Bhd. They were accused of misappropriating investment funds entrusted to them by Khazanah and PNB by transferring RM8 million from FashionValet Sdn Bhd's company account to 30 Maple Sdn Bhd without the approval of FashionValet's board of directors. The offence was allegedly committed at Public Bank Berhad, Bukit Damansara Branch, 36-40 Medan Setia 2, Plaza Damansara, Bukit Damansara, here, on Aug 21, 2018. The charge, framed under Section 409 of the Penal Code, read together with Section 34 of the same Code, provides for a minimum sentence of two years and a maximum of 20 years in jail, whipping, and a fine upon conviction. They also pleaded not guilty to an alternative charge of jointly and dishonestly misusing company property, namely, RM8 million in investment funds from Khazanah and PNB belonging to FashionValet Sdn Bhd under Section 403 of the Penal Code, read together with Section 34 of the same Code, which provides for an imprisonment of between six months and five years, along with caning and a fine upon conviction.
The Sun
23-06-2025
- Business
- The Sun
RM8m CBT trial of Vivy Yusof, husband to begin on April 13, 2026
KUALA LUMPUR: The Sessions Court today set 15 days of trial next year beginning April 13, for the case involving FashionValet Sdn Bhd founders Datin Vivy Sofinas, known as Vivy and her husband Datuk Fadzarudin Shah Anuar, who are facing charges of criminal breach of trust (CBT) involving RM8 million in investment funds from Khazanah Nasional Berhad (Khazanah) and Permodalan Nasional Berhad (PNB). Judge Rosli Ahmad set the trial dates for April 13 to 17, May 18 to 22, and June 8 to 12, 2026. 'The trial will run for 15 days, and the court has set the next case mention for Oct 27,' said Rosli. Earlier, Deputy Public Prosecutor Datuk Wan Shaharuddin Wan Ladin requested the court fix the trial dates agreed upon by both the prosecution and defence. Lawyer M. Athimulan is representing the couple. Wan Shaharuddin told the court that the prosecution will call 26 witnesses to testify. The accused, both 37, were not present in court today as their attendance had been exempted. On Dec 5 last year, Vivy and Fadzarudin pleaded not guilty to a charge of committing CBT in their capacity as directors of FashionValet Sdn Bhd. They were accused of misappropriating investment funds entrusted to them by Khazanah and PNB by transferring RM8 million from FashionValet Sdn Bhd's company account to 30 Maple Sdn Bhd without the approval of FashionValet's board of directors. The offence was allegedly committed at Public Bank Berhad, Bukit Damansara Branch, 36-40 Medan Setia 2, Plaza Damansara, Bukit Damansara, here, on Aug 21, 2018. The charge, framed under Section 409 of the Penal Code, read together with Section 34 of the same Code, provides for a minimum sentence of two years and a maximum of 20 years in jail, whipping, and a fine upon conviction. They also pleaded not guilty to an alternative charge of jointly and dishonestly misusing company property, namely, RM8 million in investment funds from Khazanah and PNB belonging to FashionValet Sdn Bhd under Section 403 of the Penal Code, read together with Section 34 of the same Code, which provides for an imprisonment of between six months and five years, along with caning and a fine upon conviction.
