Indonesian to take part in pageant for first time in years

AseanPlus News
Wednesday, 18 May 2005
12:00 AM MYT

JAKARTA: An Indonesian is taking part in the Miss Universe contest for the first time in years but she is toeing the line and promises to wear a one-piece swimsuit instead of a skimpy two-piece bikini.

Former president Suharto’s government had banned Indonesians from participating in the Miss Universe pageant.

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