‘It made me feel so fierce and powerful’


Grand appeal: The national costume design draws from a Pahang Malay folklore about a warrior princess. — AZLINA ABDULLAH/The Star

PETALING JAYA: Malaysia’s national costume for this year’s Miss Universe pageant finals has quickly attracted both praise and criticism.

While some people commended it for featuring songket, others said it is not elaborate enough.

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