Local actress modeling for Victoria Secret receives support and backlash from netizens

Several comments touched on cultural and religious sentiments, mainly questioning Nia's modesty as a Malay Muslim woman theSun theSundaily viral modeling modesty religion Malaysia

are many Malaysians who have made headlines internationally and those achievements are celebrated with most of us beaming with pride.

Local actress and model Nia Atasha made waves online by being the first Malay woman to model for Victoria Secret. “I’m honestly still processing everything and currently in pinch-me mode. Teenage Nia wouldn’t believe this,” the model said in herWhile the 27-year-old received a ton of congratulatory messages and support, there were those who were not happy about her inclusion in the brand.

“It is the media’s fault for making a big issue out of this model’s “achievement”. There is no need to do that. Before this, we looked up to those who got 13A’s for SPM or got into Harvard. Is this an example we should look up to?” a netizen chimed in.

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