Kuala Lumpur: The Miss Chinese World contest is back after a two-year hiatus with 17 finalists from four countries competing for the crown, including Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia and the Philippines.The Miss Chinese World Sdn Bhd organiser said the Grand Final will be held on May 20 at Berjaya Times Square Hotel, here.
In a statement, the organiser said the contest aims to rekindle the origins of the Chinese community while promoting the beauty and rich history of Chinese culture, heritage, values and traditions throughout the world.
Adding to that, Peninsula College has also allocated a scholarship worth RM75,000 to the top three winners to pursue their education in various courses offered by the institution.
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“I really hope that I can win the title and make Sabah proud. I want to showcase Sabah culture, especially Kadazan and Dusun which are very rare in other parts of Malaysia and the world too. “Besides that, our country is unique because it has a multicultural population such as Malay, Chinese and Indians. I’d love to promote this uniqueness as well.
“One of the challenges is language because I grew up in a bilingual family, so mostly language is an issue when it comes to interaction and conveying messages accurately. “Secondly, finding costumes based on culture, especially something that goes along with Chinese traditions because outfit is an important element in this contest,” she said.
Another finalist, Lau Koh Sin, 27, from Kuching, expressed her joy at being one of the 17 finalists.
She shared that she managed to keep her mental stability in balance with the help of music, knowing that mental stress is common in competitions. However, she highlighted that developing positive values and habits is critical on the path to the crown.
“It was not an easy journey to reach up to this level. In my view, the most important lesson is self discipline. As a finalist, I have to work together with fellow contestants. So we have to be punctual for training so that everything will run smoothly. “It’s common to have emotional damages in any type of competition. Whenever I get upset, I motivate myself by listening to music.
“I would love to thank my family and friends who have given their unconditional support throughout this journey. I hope I’ll win this contest and make my loved ones proud,” she said.
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