GOASIAPLUS January 2018

Now Boarding
Challenging oneself regardless of age is the
drive that got Katrina Loo to be crowned
Mrs Malaysia Tourism Queen 2017. This
mother of two enjoys her travels and uses it
as an opportunity to bring her family closer
together. Here she talks about her favourite
places and what she plans to do after winning
this prestigious title.
INTERVIEWED BY AISHAH AZALI • PHOTOS BY KATRINA LOO
Where is a country or place that brings back a lot of good
memories for you?
Gold Coast, Australia. It was my honeymoon trip in 2003 and a
family trip in 2013. It was nice to bring my kids to visit where
their parents had their honeymoon 10 years ago. To me, my
priority is my family and Gold Coast is a popular destination for
families with so many fabulous attractions that are just perfect
for a family getaway.
Have you ever been on a solo trip?
Never. I enjoy travelling with my family and friends. I feel
proud and pleased as most of my family trips were successfully
arranged by myself.
Do you prefer to travel to a place to relax and do nothing or
do you prefer to sight see?
I prefer sightseeing. As we travel, we get to see beautiful
sceneries typical of the region. Besides, we can meet and make
friends with people of different cultures.
What is the longest time you’ve been on a plane? What did you
do to keep yourself occupied?
About 14 hours when I was travelling to Europe with my family.
Usually my husband and I will play interactive games with
our kids. This helps strengthen our bond. My kids are even
comfortable sharing their personal thoughts with us.
How did you find out about Mrs Malaysia Tourism Queen 2017
and what made you decide to enter?
I found out through Facebook and I decided to participate in
this Mrs Malaysia Tourism Queen beauty pageant in order to
challenge my limits.
What was it like meeting the other contestants? Did you come
out of it with some new friends?
One of my reason to participate in this pageant was to make
new friends. Mrs Malaysia Tourism Queen pageant gave me the
opportunity to meet contestants from various states in Malaysia.
Did you have any pageant experience before winning Mrs
Malaysia Tourism Queen 2017?
Yes. I won 2 titles. Ambassador Award and Popularity Award for
Mrs DW Skin Beauty Oriental in April 2017.
What do you plan to do next after winning this title?
I will do my best on the international stage in June 2018 and use
my title to do charity and welfare. I will take this opportunity
to assist my company Kenanga Investment Bank as their
ambassador to do community and corporate social responsibility.
I also hope to inspire and influence married women to be more
proactive in contributing to the underprivileged society.
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