SIBU: After six attempts at various beauty pageant competitions since 2022, luck finally favoured Clarissa Rinya Setian as she was crowned the Kumang (champion) for Karnival Kebudayaan Durin (KKD) last night (April 29).
The 20-year-old Sungai Bidut lass went home with RM5,000 in cash along with a crown and various other complementary prizes.
“This is actually my sixth attempt, before this, the highest title I ever achieved was Selinggar Matahari (third place), so I feel very excited and touched because my efforts have not been in vain.
“Finally, I managed to bring home the title of Kumang KKD 2024,” she said when contacted today.
When asked on her advices for other beauty pageant enthusiast out there who also wish to compete in such competition, she hopes that they would not give up.
“Keep striving if you want to achieve your dreams. Winning and losing are part of the competition. Don’t easily give up as long as your passion and dreams are not fulfilled.
“The competition is not only judged by appearance but also by character, wisdom, and conduct,” she added.
Meanwhile, 22-year-old Tiffany Tc from Sibu was awarded the Lulong (first runner-up) title, while Betong lass Easter Jawai Paul, 27, was named Selinggar Matahari (second runner-up).
Tiffany brought home a RM3,000 cash prize and other complementary prizes, while Easter took home RM1,500 in cash and other complementary gifts.
The competition, held in conjunction with the KKD 2024, was officiated by Sibu Rural District Council (SRDC) chairman Sempurai Petrus Ngelai.
Also present were representative of Sibu Resident Maria Nadja Jimmy, SRDC secretary Ng Siang Wei and organising chairman Datuk Teo Boon Siew.
