Malaysian is second in Miss Global pagaent, but wins hearts for her kindness


Lim is the first Malaysian to win a title at the pageant since its inception in 2011. Photo: Twitter

Malaysian Sandra Lim was crowned first runner-up in the Miss Global 2022 beauty pageant in Bali, Indonesia, but the 21-year-old won praise and the hearts of many because of how she rushed to help someone who fell on stage at the finals of the pageant last Saturday.

A video that was uploaded by @instafashionpageant on social media platform TikTok,captured the noble act: a presenter fell off the stage after presenting an the third runner up, Miss Lithuania, her award. Lim, dressed in her full-length gown and stilletos, rushed over. She crouched down to see if the gentleman was alright. Several others also rushed over to help the fallen man get up.

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