Malaysian beauty pageant celebrates women with different abilities

By SHEELA CHANDRAN

Miss Amazing Malaysia aims to celebrate beauty beyond conventional standards. Photos: Miss Amazing Malaysia

Fausstiina Rai Xavier, 16, is super excited to be a finalist in the Miss Amazing Malaysia (Mam) beauty pageant, set to take place on Jan 7 in Petaling Jaya, Selangor.

For Fausstiina, diagnosed with Down syndrome, this marks a significant point in her life as she steps into the world of beauty pageants for the first time, ready to make a memorable debut showcasing her talents.

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