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For some mothers, Motherâs Day is a time for celebration; for others, itâs a yearly reminder of milestones missed and opportunities lost to the most unjust of circumstances. Many of the women who have been helped by the Womenâs Prison Association (WPA), the nationâs first organization for women impacted by incarceration, have painful memories of spending Motherâs Day and other holidays locked up and away from family. 80% of women in jail are mothers, and most are primary caregivers for their children, but the prison systemâbuilt, as it is, upon isolation and family separationâfrequently forces women to choose between serving their sentences and being active participants in their childrenâs lives.
A look at past Malaysian beauty queens who have gone on to stamp their mark in various fields. Photo composite: Instagram
As the world looks at fashion a different way, beauty pageants are slowly changing too. No longer are they all about women strutting on stage in ballgowns or bikinis – or at least, that is the hope.
The focus on contestants is shifting. It’s not just on outward appearances; what holds weight is their personality and brilliant mind. Of course, let’s not forget the passion they have for changing the world and making it a better place.
We take a look at past Malaysian beauty queens who have gone on to stamp their mark in various fields.