Miss Myanmar stripped of Miss Asia Pacific World title
The organiser of Asia Pacific World beauty contest has stripped of the Miss Asia Pacific World 2014 title from That Htet Aung or May Myat Noe.
May Myat Noe was crowned Miss Asia Pacific World in May 2014. She was the first Myanmar beauty queen to win an international beauty pageant. Following the announcement from the organiser on Thursday, she returned to Myanmar on the same day, accompanied by her mother.
She told reporters that she would hold a press conference within a few days. She said she would answer all questions then.
“I will answer all questions then. I can’t talk right now,” she said.
National Director Hla Nu Tun said that she was instructed to take the Miss Asia Pacific World crown back from May Myat Noe as soon as possible.
"I want to apologise for the things the Myanmar representative has done on behalf of her and her mother. We had prepared for this competition with teamwork and worked hard to win the crown. I can't do anything about the change of her mind after winning the crown," she added.
Miss Pacific World Organisation issued a statement saying that May Myat Noe did not have enough qualifications due to her "lack of personality, integrity, loyalty to the organisation, and character".
It plans to choose a new winner based on beauty, professionalism, personality and attitude, according to the statement.
One of the main reasons for the decision against the 18-year-old beauty queen is her "ungrateful attitude and trustworthiness" so the organisation will not work with her anymore, the statement said.
"Moreover we are shocked with her mother’s illegal attempt to get three months visa although we issued a Letter of Invitation and Reference letter for her mother until August 29," it said.
"There are a few issues we do not want to mention about these in details. Simply, we have no trust in her and there is no reason to believe that she can carry out her duties as Miss Asia Pacific World 2014 successfully."
It said the organisation bought her a ticket and sent her back home. "Her ungrateful attitude and trustworthiness is one of the main reasons which contribute to the decision," it said.
