The Miss Universe Organisation has revealed that it has parted ways with its franchisee in Indonesia after the recent scandal over sexual harassment at the local Miss Universe pageant.
Six contestants taking place in the beauty pageant in Indonesia recently filed complaints with police, accusing the organisers of sexual harassment after they allegedly were made to undergo topless “body checks” for scars. Their lawyer said five of them were photographed during the procedure.
The organisation posted on X, formerly known as Twitter on the weekend, saying that the Miss Universe Organization has decided to terminate the relationship with its current franchisee in Indonesia, PT Capella Swastika Karya, and its National Director, Poppy Capella.
“In light of what we have learned took place at Miss Universe Indonesia, it has become clear that this franchise has not lived up to our brand standards, ethics or expectations,” – the organisation added.
The beauty pageant organization also made it clear that providing a safe place for women is its top priority. Additionally, announced that it would cancel Miss Universe Malaysia 2023, as it was supposed to be held by the Indonesian company.
“We also want to make it extremely clear that there are no measurements such as height, weight, or body dimensions required to join a Miss Universe pageant worldwide,” the organisation said.
Miss Universe is an annual international major beauty pageant, owned and run by the US-Thai company Miss Universe Organization.
It is one of the Big Four international beauty pageants along with Miss World, Miss International and Miss Earth.
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