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Soo Wincci continues fasting tradition for 12th year

Former Malaysian beauty queen and celebrity Dr Soo Wincci also donated to those in need

Updated 4 years ago · Published on 04 Apr 2022 8:00PM

Soo Wincci continues fasting tradition for 12th year
Soo is listed in the Malaysia's Book of Records as the first beauty queen to hold the title of Associate Professor. – Facebook pic, April 4, 2022

by Helmi Anuar

EACH year Ramadan arrives, celebrity Dr Soo Wincci will not miss the chance to fast as well.

This marks the 12th year that the former queen of the world Malaysia 2008 would be refraining from food and drink in the blessed month.

Those who follow Dr Soo Wincci on her social media accounts would be privy to the fact that Soo would even fast while in Spain for her studies.

Now back in Kuala Lumpur, the former Malaysian Celebrity Masterchef participant is sharing her fasting routine. 

She recently took on Instagram to diligently upload her fasting journey. She even uploaded the breaking of fast schedule.

Apart from fasting, she was also seen doing charity work with the Islamic Relief Malaysia charity to distribute food aid to those in need.

In the comments section, many netizens were seen praising her noble efforts and being an inspiration for them.

Congratulations, Soo, for successfully continuing the tradition of fasting for the 12th year and for being listed in Malaysia's Book of Records as the first beauty queen to hold the title of Associate Professor. – The Vibes, April 4, 2022

* This article first appeared in The Vibes’ Bahasa Malaysia sister publication Getaran

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