Siblings bag top prizes in beauty contest

Two siblings stole the show at the Mizta Otine Sarawak 2023 Kumang beauty contest.

Clara Amanda Buyong, 22, a Universiti Teknologi Mara student, beat eight other finalists to win the title.

Clara (sitting) with Priscilla (left) and Cindy (right) after receiving their prizes from Snowdan (second from right).

Her sister, Cindy Claudia, finished in third place and was crowned “Selinggar Matahari”.

Clara received RM3,000, a crown, sash and trophy for her win.

“I would like to thank my family, friends and everyone who contributed and supported me.

“I am truly honoured and did not expect it,” she said after the crowning.

Cindy also won the “Dara Dikerindu” (Favourite Contestant) and “Pemanah Ngepan” (Most Beautiful Iban Traditional Costume) categories.

“This was my first time participating in a Kumang contest, and I thank my family for their support,” said Cindy, who is studying in Kuala Lumpur.

She received a cash prize of RM1,000, along with a crown, sash and trophy.

Second place went to Priscilla Sidi, 20, who was given the title of “Lulong” and received RM2,000 along with a crown, sash and trophy.

Sarawak Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Deputy Minister Datuk Snowdan Lawan presented the prizes to the winners.