Miss Universe contest<\/p>\n
From Media Indonesia<\/p>\n
I watched an interesting program featuring \"Women\" on Metro TV
\non July 2, 2001. In the program the plan to send Miss Indonesia
\nto the Miss Universe Contest was discussed. During the
\ndiscussion, controversy over the objection by certain circles was
\nbrought up, as they viewed the competition as incompatible with
\nreligious teachings and eastern norms. For me, the case, from
\nthat perspective, is already very clear. What remains to be
\nquestioned is the effectiveness of sending a representative to
\nthe Miss Universe contest which is only symbolic in nature.<\/p>\n
Some people view that sending \"an envoy\" to the Miss Universe
\nContest improves the image of Indonesia in the world. But,
\nsending an envoy while the country's economy is in a mess is a
\ngreat waste. Because with the fast flow of information nowadays,
\nother countries know very well what Indonesia is like at present.<\/p>\n
The world knows that Indonesia is gripped by huge debts. They
\nknow about the poor educational standards. They feel concerned
\nabout the human tragedies taking place one after the other.<\/p>\n
Without belittling the efforts of Yayasan Putri Indonesia
\n(Miss Indonesia Foundation), I suggest that the foundation carry
\nout a radical evaluation of the effectiveness of its activities
\nwith regards the empowerment of Indonesian women.<\/p>\n
NUKLINDANA DK<\/p>\n
Jakarta<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/miss-universe-contest-1447893297", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }