12 vying for Miss Sabah Tourism title

Kota Kinabalu: Twelve beautiful women will vie for three spots to represent Sabah at the Miss Malaysia Tourism beauty pageant during the Miss Sabah Tourism contest this year.

The 12 contestants are Adriani Durahim, Elaine Khor Chee Ching, Dewina Petrus Guriting, Lilia W. Agin, Pachara Apin Emmanuel, Cynthia Kong Sue Mei, Xandria Ban Kah Yee, Yvonne Lee Yee Fei, Joyce Chong Jing Yee, Janet Fabian, Sharon Wong Xin Qian and Cindy Foo See Mei.

They took time out to present themselves to the media on Friday, before heading for programmes scheduled in the days to come including grooming, coaching and other preparations.

The 12 finalists were selected via walk-in auditions held in late April and prior to the finals at the Hakka Association Hall on June 19, the participants are expected to do several promotional and charitable feats across the city.

Miss Sabah Tourism Pageant Director Weena Marcus said the girls will make an appearance at the unveiling of Mah Sing’s The Residences Tower Three sales launch and show unit this Sunday.

There, she said they are expected to bring about awareness on the Thalassemia disease to the public.

The 2009 Miss Malaysia Tourism was appointed the State pageant director by Miss Malaysia Tourism founder and franchise holder Tan Sri Danny Ooi, recently.

“They are also expected to visit the Sabah Wildlife Park in Lok Kawi and plant trees at a tree planting event in Kiulu,” she added.

The girls are also expected to showcase their talent and fashion modelling prowess in a scheduled programme.

Marcus noted the girls will greatly benefit in entering the pageant, saying being Miss Malaysia Tourism tremendously boosted her career, especially her ability in public speaking.

The winner of the State title will walk away with RM5,000 worth of cash and prizes at the State finals, with RM3,000 and RM2,000 going to the first and second runner up respectively.

Source: Daily Express