Fadhlina praises Taanusiya’s Miss World showing and her commitment to education advocacy
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 6 — Education Minister Datuk Seri Fadhlina Sidek has praised Taanusiya Chetty, who finished thi...
Education Minister Datuk Seri Fadhlina Sidek has commended Taanusiya Chetty, the third-place finisher at the Miss World 2026 pageant, for her dedication to education and advocacy. Fadhlina expressed admiration for Taanusiya's accomplishments, stating that beauty provides access to the stage, but knowledge and critical thinking guide actions once on it.
She congratulated Taanusiya on her platform and urged her to utilize her voice to champion meaningful causes, emphasizing Malaysia's pride in this achievement. At the Miss World 2026 ceremony in Nha Trang, Vietnam, Joheirry Mola Dominguez of the Dominican Republic was crowned the winner, while Elisabeth Reynes Alabern of Spain secured second place.
This marks the second time a Malaysian contestant has achieved a top-three finish in the Miss World competition, following Lina Teoh's third-place performance in 1998, setting a record for Malaysian representatives in the contest's history. Taanusiya, known as Taanu, qualified for the Top Six by winning the Beauty With A Purpose (BWAP) segment, which recognizes contestants for their commitment to community projects and their impact.
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