A beautiful surprise for Penang lass


Teoh (second from left) flanked by (from left) Seow, Fernandez and Robert after the prize-presentation ceremony at the Majestic Hotel in Kuala Lumpur. — Photos: GLENN GUAN/The Star

DESPITE being known as the shy girl with public speaking listed as one of her biggest fears, 20-year-old Jane Teoh defied all odds when she was crowned Miss Universe Malaysia 2018.

Juggling between a degree and the beauty pageant, this accounting and finance student proved that you could make all your dreams come true with just a little bit of faith and perseverance.

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