Malaysians couldn’t be prouder of Yeoh’s achievement

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PETALING JAYA: From the King and Queen to leaders and Malaysians in general, they were quick to congratulate Tan Sri Michelle Yeoh for becoming the first Malaysian to bag a Golden Globe.

The Internet was inundated by words of praise and pride for the Ipoh-born star after news broke that she had won the award for Best Actress in a Musical or Comedy Motion Picture for her performance in the critically acclaimed Everything Everywhere All At Once yesterday morning.

With hundreds of comments across The Star’s multiple social media platforms, the 60-year-old also received congratulatory messages from the King and Queen, as well as Communications and Digital Minister Fahmi Fadzil.

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“Their Majesties both wished Tan Sri Michelle Yeoh the best of luck and wished for her continued success,” a statement from Istana Negara read.

Fahmi said, “What an amazing feat, and definitely well-deserved. A great honour for the country.”

MCA president Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong also applauded the actress on her feat.

“Congratulations Tan Sri Michelle Yeoh for making Malaysia proud by being the country’s first-ever Golden Globe winner!” he said in a Facebook post.

Facebook user Patricia Dean, in a comment on The Star’s page, described Yeoh as “an epitome of grace who has worked so hard to get to where she is today. So happy and proud for you, Michelle”.

“And we are so proud of her. At the age of 60, she embodies hard work, dedication, and perseverance. Tahniah!” user Farhan Awis replied to the report.

Some even pointed out it was “no mean feat” going up against the famous line-up of contenders.

“Look at the actors she beat ... that is no easy competition. Congrats, you are as amazing as the movie was,” Joshua Wong posted.

“Malaysians are so proud of you” was the general sentiment on social media, with some reminding everyone that Yeoh hails from Ipoh, Perak.

“Well-deserved. All those years of hard work paid off.

“We from Ipoh are gleaming with pride and all of us from Malaysia couldn’t be prouder,” Mariah Ismail wrote.