Extremists Threaten To Disrupt Miss World Finals On Saturday

The Miss World 2013 pageant was originally to hold in Jakarta, Indonesia on September 28, but growing extremist movement prompted the government to order the entire event moved to Bali where extremist influence is Minimal. Some hardliners are threatening to stage fresh protests on Saturday and even try to break through security to get into Bali to demonstrate at the venue. Head of the East Java province branch of the Islamic Defenders Front (FPI), Haidar Al-Hamid, tells The Jakarta Post …


'We are going to protest against it, because it is unacceptable.'

The organisers of the pageant TV Network RCTI have decided that the contestants will not wear bikinis during the 'beach fashion' round of the event. Instead, they will cover up with garments such as sarongs, which avoid revealing the body shape.

Chair of the Miss World Organisation, Haidar Al-Hamid tells told AAP that the decision to ban the swimsuit section was taken to show 'respect' for the hosts and other participating countries.



'I don't want to upset or get anyone in a situation where we are being disrespectful'












*I wonder why the organisers carried this prestigious event to Indonesia in the first place*