Crowning Glory

Explore the triumphs of Jesseca Long, Dyan Shane Mag Abo, and Joanne Lam, crowned as Miss Global Asian, Mrs Global Asian, and Mrs Classic Global Asian, respectively. Explore their inspiring journeys of resilience, advocacy, and cultural diversity, moulding the world of global beauty competitions. Pictured here is Jesseca Long, winner of the 2024 Miss Global […]

Beauty with an eye for women empowerment

KUCHING: Since participating in the Queen of The World Malaysia pageant, runner up Sarawak-born Ezza Noni Hadjeli has been active in activism work, most notably women empowerment. She is the brand ambassador for one of the most prestigious fashion brands called nottingheels.my . Despite living in Melaka with her husband and her six children, she […]

Confidence, artistic prowess – Dewi Remaja 2023 winner shares recipe for success

KUCHING: Nurelyana Baharin, crowned Dewi Remaja 2023, emphasises the significance of confidence plus a background in the arts for success in beauty pageants. Choosing to delay her entry into the pageant until completing a bachelor’s degree in theatre performance, Nurel attributes her success to a lifelong immersion in the arts. Raised in an artistic environment, […]

Getting Malaysia on global stage

The Miss International Malaysia pageant has strived to distinguish itself from other typical pageants through its activities that are specially curated from the perspective of promoting tourism, arts, and culture through fashion and beauty, as contestants are tested to showcase their creativity in traditional dances, culinary arts, and local fashion pieces, to name a few. […]

Jessica Ajik David wins BDCF Kumang title

SIBU: Jessica Ajik David was crowned the Kumang after defeating nine other beauties at the Borneo Dayak Cultural Festival (BDCF) beauty contest here last night (July 21). The 18-year-old Selangau lass went home with RM5,000 in cash along with a crown and various other complementary prizes. Meanwhile, 22-year-old Clara Amanda Buyong from Julau was awarded the Lulong […]

Going after opportunities

New Sarawak Tribune recently spoke with Vivienna Alfred about what inspired her to join the pageant and the entertainment industries, her winning two pageants within 24 hours, her relationship with her brother Vincent Mallang Alfred, her new podcast, and what she had learned so far. Making a name for herself Former beauty queen Vivienna Alfred, 26, […]

Miri contestant crowned ‘Teluwaih Jinih’ 2023 winner

MUKAH: Eunice Vanessa Francis from Miri won the ‘Teluwaih Jinih’ 2023, Pesta Kaul Mukah beauty pageant, defeating 14 other finalists in the finals held at Kala Dana Beach today. She was pleasantly surprised at winning, saying that she expected to place third or fourth, but the victory would be a memorable moment that she will […]

‘DARA KENYALANG’ Reality Show Coming to TVS

A new reality show, “DARA KENYALANG”, will premiere this Sunday at 3pm on TVS. It will feature our lovely Sarawakian ladies. Here, the show’s producer, director, and creator, Harry Frederick, gives us titbits about the series. Reality show with a Sarawak twist A new reality show will air on TVS Channel 122 beginning February 12 this […]

If others can, why can’t I?

Returning home from Mr Glam International in Manilla, Philippines, John Watson Tamin, who is also Mr Glam Borneo 2022, shares his pageant experience with New Sarawak Tribune. Mr Glam opens up about pageant journey   John Watson Tamin, a man of perseverance, believes in the phrase ‘enti urang bukai ulih, nadai kebuah diri empu enda […]

Thai beauty wins Miss Tourism International crown

KUCHING: Suphatra Kliangprom of Thailand won the Miss Tourism International (MTI) World Final 2022–2023 crown, edging nine other contestants in the pageant’s finale. In addition to the prestigious title, she took home a crown, sash and trophy, as well as a cash prize of RM10,000. She also won the Best in Social Media subsidiary title. […]