(MM) - The four young Muslim women who were dropped as finalists of Miss Malaysia World 2013 may yet be allowed to compete following a review by the Federal Territories Islamic Department (Jawi).
Miss Malaysia World official licensee and organiser Datuk Anna Lim (pic) told The Malay Mail she met with Jawi director Datuk Che Mat Che Ali who was looking into the matter after she submitted the particulars of this year’s competition.
Lim claimed Che Mat said Jawi was calling for a committee meeting to discuss the matter and could come out with a decision some time early next week.
“The committee may announce it on Monday or Tuesday,” said Lim.
“Even if their decision comes in by Tuesday and committee decides to allow it, the girls can still compete.”
This year’s competition will take place in Indonesia and Muslim contestants will be wearing sarong and parios instead of bikinis. Lim said there would be a greater emphasis on talent and culture.
“The talent segment is based on segments like singing and dancing while the fashion show is a chance for contestants to show off traditional outfits,” she said.
Meanwhile, one of the four young women, Sara Amelia Bernard, confirmed that she had also met with Che Mat yesterday.
Sara Amelia said she had issued a statement to Jawi but would not confirm or deny whether it was an apology as she was under a gag order.
Lim claimed Che Mat said Jawi was calling for a committee meeting to discuss the matter and could come out with a decision some time early next week.
“The committee may announce it on Monday or Tuesday,” said Lim.
“Even if their decision comes in by Tuesday and committee decides to allow it, the girls can still compete.”
This year’s competition will take place in Indonesia and Muslim contestants will be wearing sarong and parios instead of bikinis. Lim said there would be a greater emphasis on talent and culture.
“The talent segment is based on segments like singing and dancing while the fashion show is a chance for contestants to show off traditional outfits,” she said.
Meanwhile, one of the four young women, Sara Amelia Bernard, confirmed that she had also met with Che Mat yesterday.
Sara Amelia said she had issued a statement to Jawi but would not confirm or deny whether it was an apology as she was under a gag order.
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