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SNAPSHOT | Jakim to summon M'sian 'contestant' in Thailand trans women beauty pageant

SNAPSHOT | Jakim to summon M'sian 'contestant' in Thailand trans women beauty pageant

What's going on in the news today, with updates at 9am, 2pm, 6pm, and 9pm.

Temerloh beauty pageant for 'janda' called off after MP's objection

Temerloh beauty pageant for 'janda' called off after MP's objection

Organiser 'Uncle John' apologises for his error.
Called a monster as a child, Joshua Benedict is now Mr Malaysia World

Called a monster as a child, Joshua Benedict is now Mr Malaysia World

MALAYSIANSKINI | He represents diversity, with a touch of spiciness. 
Myanmar beauty queen lands in Canada after Thai airport limbo

Myanmar beauty queen lands in Canada after Thai airport limbo

Han Lay expresses relief after landing in Toronto but remains defiant of junta. 
Taiwan condemns M'sian organisers for hindering pageant contestant

Taiwan condemns M'sian organisers for hindering pageant contestant

Ministry accused of bowing to China's pressure.
Plus-size pageant crowns winners despite PAS' objections

Plus-size pageant crowns winners despite PAS' objections

Pageant is aimed at creating awareness against body shaming, says organiser.

YOURSAY | Plus-size pageant is about self-esteem, not hedonism

YOURSAY | Plus-size pageant is about self-esteem, not hedonism

‘What gives PAS the right to speak on behalf of other races and religions?’
PAS Youth wants pageant organiser to drop 'Miss/Mrs'

PAS Youth wants pageant organiser to drop 'Miss/Mrs'

The wing expressed this at a meeting with the organiser yesterday, on grounds that the participants are Muslims.

Participants defend plus-size pageant, say no need to dress sexily

Participants defend plus-size pageant, say no need to dress sexily

Contestants add pageant does not require them to show off figure, promotes self-confidence.

Organiser to Yadim: Plus-size pageant fights body-shaming, empowers women

Organiser to Yadim: Plus-size pageant fights body-shaming, empowers women

'Our objectives and visions are to celebrate, promote, and elevate plus-sized women's beauty, intelligence, and confidence'.

PAS-led Yadim pushes to get plus-size pageant cancelled

PAS-led Yadim pushes to get plus-size pageant cancelled

Its chairperson says Muhyiddin's govt won't be sending the right signals if it is allowed to proceed.