The Miss Universe Organization (MUO) has cut ties with Miss Indonesia Indonesia after several contestants alleged sexual harassment prior to the pageant’s crowning ceremony in Jakarta.
The contestant said The finalists were asked to strip down for a “check-up for scars and cellulite,” and some said they were photographed topless.
The US-headquartered Miss Universe Organization (MUO) said it was clear that Miss Universe Indonesia did not adhere to the standards, ethics or brand expectations. Has canceled this year’s contest in Malaysia. It was conducted by PT Capella Swastika Karya, the same company that organized the contest in Indonesia.
Miss Universe organization He also thanked women for being brave enough to come out and stressed that “providing a safe place for women” was a priority. and said it was evaluating policies and procedures to avoid similar incidents. and said there were no measurement or body size requirements to participate in the global contest.
MUO posted a message saying “From what we have learned from the Miss Universe Indonesia stage, it is clear that the organizers are not following our brand standards, ethics or expectations.”
The Miss Universe pageant, now in its 73rd edition, is very popular in Southeast Asian countries. Especially in Indonesia, the Philippines and Thailand, where the winners become celebrities and social media influencers.
Ann Chakrapong Chakrajutatip Owner of Miss Universe who is a Thai transgender woman and famous media owner Has tried to improve the brand to be more inclusive Married women, ladyboys and single mothers are allowed to enter the contest.
Poppy Capella, director of Miss Universe Indonesia, said on Instagram that she “never knew, ordered, requested or allowed anyone who played a role in and participated in the process of organizing Miss Universe Indonesia 2023 to commit acts of violence or harassment. gender through physical examination.” She also added that She is against any form of violence or sexual harassment.
MUO said Ms. Fabien Nicol Groeneveld from Indonesia. The winner of the pageant to represent her country at the final of the Miss Universe 2023 pageant in November. will compete with the support of the MUO.
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2023-08-14 00:59:28
