Beauty pageants not just skin deep but good for economy too, says Sabah DCM


Gunsalam (third from left) with Miss Pearl International 2023 Tan (fourth from left) on Oct 29.-Pix courtesy of Deputy Chief Minister's office

KOTA KINABALU: Beauty pageants should continue to be supported because their benefits go beyond mere aesthetics, says Sabah Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Seri Dr Joachim Gunsalam.

Gunsalam, who is also state Local Government and Housing Minister, said such pageants have the potential to enhance tourism and boost the economy.

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