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Furry friends become celebrities: Malaysian cats are now television fashion icons
SHAH ALAM: Does your cat have an extraordinary style that can steal the attention of the camera lens and the hearts of the judges ... Welcome to Malaysia's Cat Fashion Week and it is not just an ordinary competition — it is a celebration of style, love and unique expressions in the world of cat fashion that has never been witnessed on Malaysian TV.
For the first time, Malaysia free-tv channel, TV3, is organising the first cat competition program, elevating the furry cutie to the level of runway celebrity.
Now, the dream of seeing your beloved cat walk confidently on the catwalk and become the country's official fashion icon has come true. This is a golden opportunity — not only to be stylish, but to become a real star in the Malaysian entertainment world!
The studio atmosphere transformed into the most stylish and cute stage when the curtain of Cat Fashion Week opened through the pre-judging session or the highly anticipated semi-final round.
A total of 20 of the most fashionable cats, complete with their own unique styles and charismatic owners, appeared to display extraordinary fashion to win a place in the top eight finalists. With their own unique confidence and cat-titude, each pair of cats and their owners battled to book their tickets to the finals of Cat Fashion Week.
Early in the judging process, the studio atmosphere was filled with excitement and anticipation, not only from the owners, but also from the cats who seemed to understand the situation. Some sat calmly and stylishly, some were nervous and shy, and some were even wandering around the set as if they were already familiar with the catwalk.
In the sea of meows, fluff and couture sparkle typical of the cute ones, the owners' faces were still filled with excitement.
However, they were still ready, delivering their own narratives about the stories and inspirations behind the styles chosen for their respective 'meow-dels', before stepping onto the catwalk and performing cute acts according to the theme highlighted.
Each one's uniqueness was evident not only through their appearance, but also through their expressions and styles on stage — some were graceful and confident, while others were unpretentious but still captivated the judges with their own authenticity and aura.
"Meow Menyala, Gaya Membara!" was not just a tagline — it was truly translated throughout the pre-judging session last Sunday. The judges were patient and relaxed yet focused; giving each cat the opportunity to showcase their unique personalities. Cat Fashion Week is truly a show full of emotion and uniqueness. From grooming, glamorous accessories, to the loving interactions between cats and their owners, everything will be displayed in an entertaining visual form.
From over 100 online entries submitted at the end of last year, only 20 cats were selected for this pre-judging stage.
Each participant showed off their unique style and charm with their respective owners in front of four great judges, namely Dr Ima (Dr Salehahtul Khuzaimah), a veterinarian with expertise in caring for small and exotic pets; Johan & His Cats, a digital content creator known as the King of Cats Malaysia; Yuen Wai, the Malaysian jury representative under The Federation International Feline (FIFe); and Mark Adam, a singer, actor and cat lover. The judging session was also strengthened by the presence of Khalid Rashid, or better known as Pak Khalid, who acted as the jury advisor.
In recognition of the style, effort and uniqueness of each participant and their cat, Cat Fashion Week is offering generous rewards to the winners at the final stage.
The grand champion will take home RM5,000 in cash, followed by RM3,000 for the runner-up, and RM2,000 for third place. Not to be outdone, the participants who made it to the Top 8 will also receive a consolation prize of RM1,000 each.
Adding to the special features of this year's event, Cat Fashion Week is also introducing the Felix, Si Bijak and Si Lincah Awards, an exclusive tribute to cats who truly stand out in terms of style and natural charm.
In short, get ready cat lovers -- the best looking cats in the country are going to be crowned soon and just wait foir the grand finals to be held on Aug 17.
The Top 20 finalist: Ahmad Fazwan & Ajmal Bro; Zakry & Winter Notty; Nurul Izzah & Omey; Nurul Awwal & Chibu; Anis Wahidah & Princess Lusy; Asma & Sorayya; Farahin Zakaria & Grande Starz Juny; Anis Aniza & Tocky Kai; Herdawarni & Jodel; Immal Hayatie & Seri; Noramiza & Leo; Nurfarisha & Bulat; Nurmayani & Kristoff; Rohayu & Ayang; Siti Khadijah & Mocha; Siti Rohani & Goyem; Vanessa & Donut; Siti & Tommy; Faridz Azli & Bexy and Anis Halyatie & Evian.
