The commotion of Miss Universe Malaysia 2023 'Suddenly' Wins, This is MUO's Response

The commotion of Miss Universe Malaysia 2023 'Suddenly' Wins, This is MUO's Response

Serena Lee was suddenly announced as the winner of Miss Universe Malaysia 2023. The Miss Universe Organization (MUO) also opened up. (Istockphoto/Springtime78)

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The pageant world was again shocked by the announcement of Miss Universe Malaysia 2023. This is because Serena Lee was suddenly announced as the winner of Miss Universe Malaysia 2023. 

The news of this victory was announced on the Miss Universe Malaysia Instagram account. 

"Congratulations Malaysia, presenting the newly crowned Miss Universe Malaysia 2023, Ms Serena Lee."

This news made many people confused because previously the Miss Universe Organization as the parent licensee for Miss Universe Malaysia had announced to cancel the competition. This happened as a result of the alleged sexual harassment case that occurred at Miss Universe Indonesia. It should be noted that the license holders for Miss Universe Indonesia and Malaysia are the same company, PT Capella Swastika Karya owned by Poppy Capella. 

This is even surprising for Malaysians. The Miss Universe Malaysia Instagram account was also invaded by local netizens because Serena Lee, who was considered to have suddenly won without any announcement of the grand final and the event. 

Not only that, the account also uploaded information that Serena Lee would participate in the 73rd Miss Universe pageant. 

"She will represent Malaysia at the 72nd Miss Universe competition in El Salvador."

Responding to Miss Universe Malaysia's victory, the Miss Universe Organization also uploaded its statement via Instagram story. 

'"PT Capella Swastika Karya and its representatives will not progress further with Miss Universe Malaysia 2023 and will not be granted a contract extension with our organization. We will cancel Miss Universe Malaysia 2023 and will make arrangements for the title holder from Indonesia 2023 to compete in Miss Universe."

The Miss Universe Organization (MUO) is considering granting the Miss Universe Indonesia license to another party for 2024. This was done after the Miss Universe Indonesia license was revoked from Poppy Capella's PT Capella Swastika Karya (PT CSK). 

"We hope to return to Indonesia. We will consider granting a license to a new franchise for 2024," said the Miss Universe Organization (MUO) via email to CNNIndonesia.com, Monday (14/8). 

MUO, they continued, is very open to anyone who wants to collaborate to hold the Miss Universe Indonesia license. 

Geger Miss Universe Malaysia 2023 'Tiba-tiba' Menang, Ini Respons MUO

Serena Lee tiba-tiba diumumkan jadi pemenang Miss Universe Malaysia 2023. Miss Universe Organization (MUO) pun buka suara. ( Istockphoto/Springtime78)

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Dunia pageant kembali digemparkan dengan pengumuman penyelenggaraan Miss Universe Malaysia 2023. Pasalnya, Serena Lee tiba-tiba diumumkan jadi pemenang Miss Universe Malaysia 2023.

Berita kemenangan ini diumumkan dalam akun instagram Miss Universe Malaysia.

"Selamat Malaysia, mempersembahkan Miss Universe Malaysia 2023 yang baru saja dimahkotai, Ms Serena Lee."

Pemberitaan ini membuat banyak orang kebingungan lantaran sebelumnya Miss Universe Organization sebagai lisensi induk Miss Universe Malaysia sudah mengumumkan untuk membatalkan kompetisi tersebut. Hal ini terjadi sebagai buntut kasus dugaan pelecehan seksual yang terjadi di Miss Universe Indonesia. Perlu diketahui bahwa pemegang lisensi Miss Universe Indonesia dan Malaysia adalah perusahaan yang sama, PT Capella Swastika Karya milik Poppy Capella.

Hal ini bahkan mengagetkan untuk warga Malaysia. Akun instagram Miss Universe Malaysia pun diserbu netizen setempat lantaran Serena Lee yang dianggap tiba-tiba menang tanpa ada pengumuman grand final dan perhelatannya.

Tak cuma itu, akun tersebut juga mengunggah keterangan bahwa Serena Lee akan ikut ke ajang Miss Universe ke-73.

"Dia akan mewakili Malaysia di kompetisi Miss Universe ke 72 di El Salvador."

Menanggapi kemenangan Miss Universe Malaysia tersebut, Miss Universe Organization pun mengunggah pernyataannya melalui instagram story.

'"PT Capella Swastika Karya dan perwakilannya tidak akan maju lebih lanjut dengan Miss Universe Malaysia 2023 dan tidak akan diberikan perpanjangan kontrak dengan organisasi kami. Kami akan membatalkan Miss Universe Malaysia 2023 dan akan membuat pengaturan untuk pemegang gelar dari Indonesia 2023 untuk berkompetisi di Miss Universe."

Miss Universe Organization (MUO) tengah mempertimbangkan pemberian lisensi Miss Universe Indonesia ke pihak lain untuk 2024 mendatang. Hal ini dilakukan usai pencabutan lisensi Miss Universe Indonesia dari PT Capella Swastika Karya (PT CSK) milik Poppy Capella.

"Kami berharap bisa kembali ke Indonesia. Kami akan mempertimbangkan memberikan lisensi kepada franchise baru untuk tahun 2024," kata pihak Miss Universe Organization (MUO) melalui surat elektronik kepada CNNIndonesia.com, Senin (14/8).

MUO, lanjut mereka, sangat terbuka bagi siapa saja yang ingin bekerjasama untuk memegang lisensi Miss Universe Indonesia.