#Showbiz: Israel to host Miss Universe 2021, Netizens ponder Malaysia's fate Dennis Chua KUALA LUMPUR: It looks like there is bad news about Miss Universe 2021. Israel has just been announced as the international beauty pageant's host country, and it will take place in the Israeli city of Eilat in December. Netizens have been taken by surprise by the announcement made on the Miss Universe Instagram account yesterday, and many of them believe that it will effectively mean a "walkout" for Malaysia and all countries that do not have diplomatic ties with Israel. A Netizen identified as Diana said: "Oh, no! I hope they can change the venue as many participating countries do not have diplomatic ties with Israel. It will be very sad if our Miss Malaysia cannot attend the pageant, especially if she's got a great chance of winning."