On December 28, 2024, at the Ark Fiesta Event Space, the Miss Stellar Queen International (MSQI) movement took another bold step forward – not just in discovering future queens, but in championing sustainability and inspiring meaningful conversations.
This wasn’t just another pageant audition. It was a day filled with pisces of change, powerful women, and the star of something deeper.
A Morning of Empowerment and Awareness
The event began with a warm welcome from Sherlyn Chan , founder of MSQI and the driving force behind its advocacy-based platform. Her opening remarks set the tone: Beauty with purpose – a commitment to values that go beyond crowns and titles.
The agenda unfolded with insightful talks from distinguished speakers:
- Afirul Idris took the stage to speak on Empowering Youth into Sustainability, sparking ideas on how the next generation can lead change through mindful living
- Datin Lorela Chia, known for her leadership in women empowerment, shared her thoughts on Sustainability Through Empowerment, illustrating how women can be the face of transformation in both community and environment
- Sherlyn Chan returned to emphasized how MSQI in weaving sustainability into the very fabric of its pageant structure
Datin Lorela Chia on “Sustainability Through Empowerment: Women Leading the Change”
Afirul Idris addressing Malaysia as one of the highest contributor in World food waste, a concerning topic that not all Malaysian is aware of
Sherlyn Chan, addressing MSQI, one of its kind pageantry platforms that truly focus on sustainability.
This event also marked the sashing ceremony of MSQI Ambassadors, celebrating individuals who embody the values of advocacy, leadership, and social impact.
Noreen Manggi (left), Ambassador of Grace & Purpose Miss Stellar Queen International
Chen Nie Bunyau (right), Ambassador of Empowered Beauty Miss Stellar Queen International
From Crown to Confidence
Before the auditions kicked off, Fiona Keith, certified trainer and mentor, led a session titled From Crown to Confidence, empowering participants to embrace self-worth, authenticity, and growth – on and off the stage
Fiona Keith, empowering pageant coach sharing her insights From Crown to Confidence
Walking the Talk: Sustainability in Action
DCC Present Sdn Bhd, the organizing company behind MSQI, made its first public commitment to sustainable event practices during the KL audition. From using digital registration and QR code kits to minimizing single-use plastics and printed materials, the event served as a prototype for what’s to come.
This effort is just the beginning. The upcoming finale of Miss Stellar Queen International will take the sustainability pledge further by aligning with UN Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 12: Responsible Consumption and Production. Ex[ect a reduced-waste event, digital alternatives to traditional backdrops, and conscious consumption woven into the entire experience.
A New Era of Pageantry
As the audition concluded with group photos and tokens of appreciation, the message was clear: MSQI is here not just to crown queens, but to build changemakers – women who rise with purpose, lead with empathy, and walk the talk when it comes to sustainability and advocacy.
Stay tuned for more as we journey toward the grand finale of Miss Stellar Queen International. Let’s redefine beauty, together.
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