Ex Miss Universe Malaysia Slammed For 'Ignorant' Remarks On #BlackLivesMatter Protest In US

Currently in America, riots have erupted nationwide because of the wrongful death of George Floyd, who died after a police officer stuck his knee on Floyd’s neck despite him pleading that he was suffocating.

The harrowing incident was recorded and went viral, attracting global attention.

A lot of people from all walks of life have voiced their thoughts on the matter, including former Miss Universe Malaysia 2017 contestant, Samantha Katie James.

Samantha recently posted her thoughts about the Black activism and riots that are happening in the US, on her Instagram stories which unfortunately, did not sit well with many netizens.

Some Things Are Better Left Unsaid?

She says that she “doesn’t live in America” and it has nothing to do with her, but to her, it seems that the white people have won as people are responding with rage and anguish to the current issue.

The actress added that those who have nothing to do with the issue should not be concerned about it or be a “busy body”.

But what pushed netizens to the edge was what she has to say about the African Americans who are fighting against injustice in America.

“To the Black people, relax. Take it as a challenge, makes you stronger,” Samantha wrote.

“You chose to be born as a ‘coloured’ person in America for a reason. To learn a certain lesson.”

“Accept it as it is, till now hunger and poverty still exists. It is what it is. It’s inevitable. Best you can do is remain calm, protect heart, and don’t allow it to crumble.”

However, there were also some who sided with the beauty queen after she shared screenshots of conversation with those who replied to her stories.

Wrath of Netizens

Some netizens also have claimed to report her to the MUMO to get her title revoked.

Over on Twitter, Samantha became the talk of the social media site, and the term ‘Miss Universe Malaysia’ is also currently trending.

Netizens were livid, as someone of her influence would say such a thing while others were disappointed that she didn’t use her platform for a greater cause.

Some also questioned how was she selected to represent Malaysia in the Miss Universe pageant in the first place and urged that she do more reading about the social injustice that’s currently going on in the world.

This y’alls miss universe malaysia??? pic.twitter.com/XRsQM0nLbC
— HEAD BARB IN CHARGE (@lilasianthiccie) June 1, 2020

ur telling me a privileged mixed pretty malaysian who has a large platform is telling people that they can choose to be a coloured person in the country they’re living in is also our miss universe malaysia?worms for brains i tell u!
— freyr (@sunfloweraidil) June 1, 2020

this is the person we chose to represent our country?? miss universe malaysia 2017 , beauty with no brain pic.twitter.com/RbrZcm3O6w
— æñîqäh #BLM (@aquekraisis) June 1, 2020

Imagine comparing her white ass being scolded by her headmistress for “bringing western culture to school” with years of slavery and institutional racism suffered by black and brown folk. Does she still have her Miss Universe Malaysia 2017 crown?
— BABY BARB (@EdgeDora) June 1, 2020

Is our ex Miss Universe Malaysia okay? Does she need help because I mean is she really THAT mf STUPID.
— ??????⚔️ (@nithyaaaaa_) June 1, 2020

“Our Miss Universe Malaysia” reposting conversations between her & strangers wanting to “expose” them and embarrass them is only embarrassing herself. You think people want your attention but really they just want you to keep your bigoted thoughts to yourself.
— Annatasha (@monkeydisease) June 1, 2020

Today I learnt two things from our very own Miss Universe Malaysia.1. I ‘chose’ to be born Indian; and2. Chinese mother + Brazilian father = white baby. pic.twitter.com/Fs2SrU1B5s
— Lei ?️‍? (@GetLei_d) June 1, 2020

SHE'S SUCH A BIMBO??? HDCJHFJFHDJ YA ALLAH STRESSNYA POMPUAN BODOH NI pic.twitter.com/k5WDEuUQYq
— pb (@farahstahp) June 1, 2020

girlie really said relax like black people chose to be oppressed by the system ? this y'all miss universe malaysia ?? pic.twitter.com/WIgpMopSrl
— ivy⁷ #BLM (@sechansluvr) June 1, 2020

what the hell is miss universe malaysia on,,, did she just tell people to “relax and take it as a challenge” when people are being killed ??? Ma’am what is wrong with you ???
— n (@whynurin) June 1, 2020

as a malaysian, i am disgusted by @/samanthakayty. your words are downright vile & ignorant. what do you mean “you chose to be born as a coloured person”? are you hearing yourself? how were you even miss universe malaysia? we don’t want you representing/speaking for malaysia!!! pic.twitter.com/A4Jq2UfG5z
— ???????? (@TYbububu) June 1, 2020

The Miss Universe Malaysia Organisation has yet to respond or issue any statement regarding the actions of its former beauty queen to date.