Plus-size pageant crowns winners despite PAS' objections

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The Malaysia Plus World Icon 2020 (MPWI 2020) proceeded without a hiccup in Putrajaya last night despite attempts by a government-linked religious advocacy group to get the event cancelled.The PAS-led Yayasan Dakwah Islamiah Malaysia (Yadim) softened its stance in the run-up to the event by setting conditions for the event organiser, including demanding that their Muslim contestants be dropped.The event did not accede to the demands of Yadim chairperson Nasrudin Hassan, who is also part of the PAS syura council.

However, it did change its name from "Miss World Plus Malaysia" to "Malaysia Plus World Icon 2020" in line with Yadim's demand to drop the word "miss" in the event.The organiser, which maintained that the pageant is aimed at creating awareness against body shaming and does not involve participants donning sexy clothing as perceived by …