Miss Universe cuts ties with Indonesian organiser as sexual harassment allegations swirl

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JAKARTA: The Miss Universe Organization has cut its ties with its Indonesian franchisee and will cancel an upcoming pageant in Malaysia after contestants complained to police,

The New York-based organisation said in a statement late on Saturday that it had decided to sever ties with PT Capella Swastika Karya, and its National Director, Poppy Capella.

The organisation also said that it would be cancelling this year’s Miss Universe Malaysia as the Indonesian franchisee also holds the licence for the pageant. It said it would make arrangements for the Indonesia 2023 title holder to compete in Miss Universe pageant to be held in El Salvador late this year.

The company’s founder, Poppy Capella, denied her involvement in the physical examination during the contest and said that she is against any kind of “violence and sexual harassment”. He added that police are still examining surveillance cameras from the scene. Investigators will interview the victims and provide psychological assistance, he said.

 

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