KANOWIT, Sept 27 2026: Mesha Carlynie Jesse was crowned the winner of the Ratu Kebaya 2026 competition held in conjunction with the Kanowit Festival last night,
She also secured the Best Kebaya Award and the Miss Popular title after garnering 310 likes and 9,500 shares on social media.
Venneillise Lee took second place, while Ainur Aisyah finished third.
The Miss Photogenic award went to Marycia Slamat.
Three other contestants—Michelle Demuny Utau, Anynnany Ilap Anthony Kasi, and Marysia Slamat—each received a consolation prize.
The prizes were presented by the wife of Gelim Utan, wife of Ngemah SLM Anyi Jana and Dinamicayanti Daris, wife of Machan SLM Allan Siden Gramong.
Anyi, in his speech, said the Ratu Kebaya 2026 competition served as a platform to strengthen unity and foster closer community ties through the participation of contestants and local residents.
He stressed that the competition did more than just showcase the *kebaya* outfit; it provided an opportunity for the community to gather and celebrate diversity in a spirit of togetherness.
“The Ratu Kebaya 2026 competition is not merely a contest. It is also a platform to convey a message of unity and bring the community together,” he remaked.
He said the participants' courage in taking part also gave them the opportunity to showcase their respective talents and potential.
The competition, which featured six contestants, drew thousands of visitors.
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