They were among 20 finalists that were selected in a closed door interview session in Kuala Lumpur on July 12, according to a Mingguan Malaysia report today.
The contest's organiser Anna Lim said the decision was prompted by Federal Territories Mufti Wan Zahidi Wan Teh who had pointed out that there is a 1996 fatwa against Muslim participation in beauty contests.
"The contest will continue as usual and we are enthusiastic about presenting the best contest for the non-Muslim finalists," she was quoted as saying.
The four Muslim contestants that were dropped are Katrina Ridzuan, 23, Miera Sheikh, 19, Wafa Johanna De Korte, 19 and Sara Amelia Muhamad Bernard, 20.
wafa johanna de korteMeanwhile, one of the dropped contestants, Wafa Johanna, said the decision was uncalled for as other Muslims nations such as Indonesia does not forbid Muslim women from participating in beauty contests.
"At first I and my Muslim friends were excited as we were chosen as finalists with a chance to represent our country in a prestigious contest.
"But after the organiser decided to cancel our participation, what is there left but to be sad. Of course it is very disappointing," she was quoted as saying.
The final contest will take place on August 2 at a hotel in the capital city.
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You see, this is what happens when you people make up laws based on their beliefs. They believe that they can just shove off your beliefs, and that they can tell you HOW and WHAT to believe. How are you going to argue with that?
ReplyDeleteMalaysians are happy with the outcome to drop them from the list. Stop arguing.
ReplyDeleteThey are not happy and will drop their religion soon.
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