Social media abuzz over pageant costume


Strong characteristics: (from left) Kiran wearing the futuristic design inspired by the iconic Twin Towers which she will wear to the Miss Universe 2017 contest and the ‘tuk tuk’ dress worn by Miss Thailand Anipon Chalermburanawong that won the best national costume category at the 2015 Miss Universe pageant.

PETALING JAYA: The Twin To­­wers-themed national costume unveiled by Miss Universe Malaysia 2016 Kiran Jassal has stirred a controversy.

While some Malaysians are pouring scorn on the dress, others have defended the design, saying it was creative, citing similar designs worn by other contestants from other coun­­tries in the past.

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