Malaysia is skipping this year’s Miss Universe pageant to be held in Israel, citing the “worsening COVID-19 situation”.
The Miss Universe Malaysia Organization said the restrictions brought by the pandemic made it difficult to conduct their local pageant to select their representative for this year’s Miss Universe pageant.
“Unfortunately due to the worsening COVID-19 situation, which has resulted in limited international and domestic travel, we have been unable to hold our local Miss Universe Malaysia 2021 pageant,” the Miss Universe Malaysia Organization said in an Instagram post.
“We have therefore declined the invitation to this year’s pageant and regretfully would not be able to hold a local Miss Universe Malaysia pageant this year,” it added.
The Miss Universe Malaysia Organization, nonetheless, wished all delegates the best of luck, saying they are looking forward to participating again in the next pageants.
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The 70th Miss Universe pageant will be held in Eilat, Israel in December 2021.
