Kapanlagi.com - Beivy Mega Marselo Sumampouw, one of the finalists of Miss Universe Indonesia 2024, comes with a noble mission as a doctor. With her background in the medical field, Beivy sees the Miss Universe Indonesia event as a platform that can be used to advocate for health issues. Especially regarding tuberculosis (TB), which remains a major problem in Indonesia.
"My reason for participating in the Miss Universe Indonesia event is from my background as a doctor; I want a platform that I can use to convey, both in terms of advocacy, as I am familiar with health issues, through this Miss Universe Indonesia event itself," Beivy told Kapanlagi.com.
1. Second Position for Tuberculosis Cases
© instagram.com/beivymrs
Indonesia is currently in second place in the world in terms of the number of tuberculosis cases, and Beivy wants to bring greater attention to this issue.
"Because as we know, Indonesia is currently in second place in the ranking of the most tuberculosis cases, and I hope I can give something bigger with Miss Universe Indonesia," she said.
2. Indonesian Women Can Inspire
In addition to health advocacy, Beivy also wants to show that Indonesian women can be an inspiration to others, regardless of their background.
"I want to show that Indonesian women can inspire others with what we do, as long as it is for the good and done with full confidence," she said.
3. Not Just a Modeling Competition
For Beivy Mega Marselo Sumampouw, the Miss Universe Indonesia event is more than just a modeling competition.
"In my opinion, Miss Universe Indonesia is not just about modeling or outward appearance. It is an opportunity to genuinely inspire others," she said.
"As a doctor, I feel the need for a larger platform to raise awareness about health issues, and I hope Miss Universe Indonesia can be a means to achieve that," she added.
4. Hope for All Finalists
Beivy hopes that in this event, all finalists can go through their journey sincerely and support each other.
"The most important thing is how we go through this with sincerity, not competing with others, but more about proving ourselves. Giving our best without feeling competitive," Beivy concluded.
(kpl/far/rsp)
Disclaimer: This translation from Bahasa Indonesia to English has been generated by Artificial Intelligence.