AS a state that celebrates unity and diversity, Penang is truly honoured to host the grand finals of the Miss Asia Global 2022 this year, state Tourism and Creative Economy Committee chairman Yeoh Soon Hin said.
The grand finals will be held on Sept 18 (Sunday) at Setia SPICE Convention Centre in Bayan Lepas.
Sponsored by UR Klinik, a specialist in skin pigmentation treatments, this pageant is part of Yeoh’s office (Petace’s) initiatives to further strengthen Penang’s international presence.
“Beauty pageant connects cultures and communities from across the world through friendship.
“And this year, Penang as the host city for this prestigious event is a testament to our consistent efforts to facilitate cultural exchange, in which I believe diversity plays a key role as well to bring collective strength that can benefit the community.
“By hosting the Miss Asia Global 2022, Penang is capable of taking the tourism industry to new heights.
“Through this event, we hope to bring the world to Penang and Penang to the world.
“I view this pageant as a powerful catalyst to create long-lasting sisterhood and establish a united community that promotes mutual respect for the world’s distinctive culture, heritage and lifestyle,” Yeoh said in his speech during the welcoming dinner at St Giles the Wembley Hotel in George Town yesterday.
The international pageant will see the participation of beauties from more than 40 countries across the globe.
Among the countries are Brazil, Canada, Japan, South Korea, Thailand, the Philippines, Finland, Australia, Bhutan, Mongolia, Colombia, Czech Republic, France, Georgia, India, Indonesia, Netherlands, Russia, Singapore, Spain, Sri Lanka and Malaysia.
Also, during the dinner, the contestants entertained and introduced themselves to the people through the famous catwalk.
Among others present at the dinner were Penang Global Tourism (PGT) chief executive officer Ooi Chok Yan and Penang Convention and Exhibition Bureau (PCEB) chief executive officer Ashwin Gunasekeran.
For more details about this pageant, kindly contact Petace office at (04-6505133).
Story by Kevin Vimal
Pix courtesy of YB Yeoh’s office