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Miss World Malaysia

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Miss World Malaysia
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Formation1963; 59 years ago (1963)
Type
  • Beauty pageant
  • Organization
HeadquartersKuala Lumpur
Location
  • Malaysia
Membership
  • Miss World
  • Miss Supranational
  • Miss Grand International
Official language
English
OwnerHyperlive.tv
National Director
Dr. Sean Wong
Franchise Holder
Fantastic Golden Sdn. Bhd.
Websitemissworldmalaysia.com

Miss World Malaysia is the national beauty pageant held in Malaysia. The winner represents the country at Miss World while the other titleholders will compete at Miss Supranational and Miss Grand International pageants. On occasion, when the winner does not qualify (due to age or any other reason), a runner-up is sent.

The reigning Miss World Malaysia is Lavanya Sivaji of Selangor.[1] She will represent Malaysia at Miss World 2021 in San Juan, Puerto Rico.[2]

History

Eric Morley first invitation for Malaysia in Miss World was in 1960 when the country was known as Malaya back then. In 1963, a national beauty pageant was organized to select Malaysia's first representative at Miss World which was held on 20 April 1963, at the Stadium Negara in Kuala Lumpur. 19-year-old Catherine Loh, representing Brunei was being elected as Miss Malaysia 1963.[3] Loh was crowned by the French actress Capucine in an event that was attended by 30 candidates from across the federation. Loh had been “Miss Brunei” for three consecutive years.[4]

On 7 August 2018, the pageant moved to a new management under Fantastic Golden Sdn. Bhd. which has been the official licensee of Miss World Malaysia Organization while singer-songwriter and social entrepreneur Dr. Sean Wong, PBM, as appointed by Mrs. Julia Morley, chairwoman of Miss World Organization, is the national director of the prestigious beauty contest.[5][6]

On 31 January 2022, it was confirmed via Instagram that the national director of Miss World Malaysia, Dr. Sean Wong, had acquired the local franchises of Miss Supranational Malaysia and Miss Grand Malaysia pageants.[7]

Notable winners

  • Catherine Loh (Miss World Malaysia 1963) – She was born in Beaufort, North Borneo (now Sabah) and was raised in Brunei Town (now Bandar Seri Begawan). She competed in Miss Malaysia 1963 as Miss Brunei. She was the first Bruneian woman to ever compete in an international pageant. She finished in the Top 14 at Miss World 1963.[8]
  • Michelle Yeoh (Miss World Malaysia 1983) – She was known internationally for her roles in the 1997 James Bond film Tomorrow Never Dies and the Chinese-language martial arts film Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (2000).[9][10]
  • Erra Fazira (Miss World Malaysia 1992) – A successful celebrity, singer and actress.[11]
  • Rahima Orchient Yayah (Miss World Malaysia 1994) – The first and only Muslim woman from Malaysia to ever qualify into the Top 10 in Miss World 1994. She is now a successful businesswoman in Malaysia.[12]
  • Lina Teoh (Miss World Malaysia 1998) – She finished as second runner-up in Miss World 1998. The highest placement for Malaysia in Miss World.
  • Soo Wincci (Miss World Malaysia 2008) – The first titleholder to receive a PhD.[13]
  • Dewi Liana Seriestha (Miss World Malaysia 2014) – The first titleholder to win the Miss World Talent award in Miss World 2014.[14]
  • Larissa Ping (Miss World Malaysia 2018) – She won Head to Head Challenge for Round 1 and 2 in Miss World 2018.[15] She was being consistent throughout her journey in the contest and made it to almost all the fast track events.

Requirements

Requirements for participants of the Miss World Malaysia election: (2018)[16]

  • Malaysian citizen, ages 18 to 26.
  • Non-Muslim and not married or divorced or have had children.
  • Height must be at least 165 cm and above in order to participate.
  • Must be able to communicate well in English and Bahasa Malaysia.
  • Preferably special expertise or achievements in various fields (music, dance, singing, leadership, etc.)

Titleholders

For full list and details, see List of Miss World Malaysia titleholders.
Edition Miss World Malaysia First Princess Second Princess
2018 Larissa Ping Liew Shannen Totten Naomi Sim
2019 Alexis Sue-Ann Seow Juliana Sambai Sibat Melissa Jespoh Raj
2021 Lavanya Sivaji Anya Kimberly Charissa Chong
Edition Miss World Malaysia Miss Supranational Malaysia Miss Grand Malaysia
2022 TBA TBA TBA

Current Franchises

Miss World Malaysia

Since 1963, the winner of Miss World Malaysia represents her country at the Miss World pageant. In 1973, the first runner-up take over the crown and title due to the original winner relinquished her title. This has happened only once in Miss World Malaysia history.
Year Represented Miss World Malaysia Placement at Miss World Special Awards
2022 TBA TBA TBA
2021 Rawang (Selangor) Lavanya Sivaji[17] TBA
  • Beauty with a Purpose (Top 25)
2019 Selangor Alexis Sue-Ann Seow[18] Top 40
  • Beauty with a Purpose (Top 10)
  • Multimedia Award (Top 10)
  • Miss World Talent (Top 27)
2018 Kuching (Sarawak) Larissa Ping Liew[19] Top 30
  • Head to Head Challenge
  • Miss World Talent (4th Runner-Up)
  • Best Designer Dress (Top 5)
  • Multimedia Award (Top 10)
  • Beauty with a Purpose (Top 12)
  • Swimsuit Music Video (Top 32)
  • Miss World Top Model (Top 30)

Miss Supranational Malaysia

On some occasions, the first runner-up of Miss World Malaysia represents her country at the Miss International pageant. In 2022, Miss World Malaysia franchised the Miss Supranational Malaysia license.
Year Represented Miss Supranational Malaysia Placement at Miss Supranational Special Awards
2022 TBA TBA TBA

Miss Grand Malaysia

Throughout 2015 to 2021, the Miss Grand Malaysia franchise has been managed by Introducing Talent Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. headed by Malaysian public relation and digital marketing consultant, Jude Benjamin Lisa. In 2022, Miss World Malaysia franchised the Miss Grand Malaysia license.
Year Represented Miss Grand Malaysia Placement at Miss Grand International Special Awards
2022 TBA TBA TBA

See also

  • Miss World
  • Miss Supranational
  • Miss Grand International

References

  1. ^ "MISS WORLD MALAYSIA 2021 IS .. DR LAVANYA SIVAJI!!!". www.missosology.info. Retrieved 2021-10-18.
  2. ^ Caraballo, Harry Rodríguez. "¡Confirmado! Celebrarán concurso internacional de Miss Mundo en Puerto Rico". Metro (in Spanish). Retrieved 2021-10-18.
  3. ^ Beautiesofuniverseandworld (2020-01-11). "Miss World 1963". MISS WORLD HISTORY. Retrieved 2021-02-12.
  4. ^ "renatodoxaguia: All About Miss Malaysia World 1963, Catherine Loh, Pixie Monteiro, Miss Brunei and All. Old Newspaper Cuttings". renatodoxaguia. Retrieved 2021-02-12.
  5. ^ "About Us". 2019-04-21. Retrieved 2020-10-19.
  6. ^ Bahari, Sabrina. "Miss World Malaysia returns, promises to be bigger and better (VIDEO) | Malay Mail". www.malaymail.com. Retrieved 2022-02-05.
  7. ^ "M'SIAN BEAUTY PAGEANT FAN CLUB on Instagram: "We are pleased to announce that Miss World Malaysia Organization owned by @hyperlive.tv headed by Mr @seanwfw are adding two more…"". Instagram. Retrieved 2022-01-31.
  8. ^ "renatodoxaguia: All About Miss Malaysia World 1963, Catherine Loh, Pixie Monteiro, Miss Brunei and All. Old Newspaper Cuttings". renatodoxaguia. Retrieved 2020-12-04.
  9. ^ "After Crazy Rich Asians, five other films Michelle Yeoh totally owns". South China Morning Post. 2018-08-22. Retrieved 2019-11-27.
  10. ^ "Interview: Michelle Yeoh on doing her own stunts and change in Hollywood". SilverKris. 2019-11-12. Retrieved 2022-01-31.
  11. ^ Khys (2011-06-15). "Arkib Negara X: Erra Fazira dalam Miss Malaysia-World (1992)". Arkib Negara X. Retrieved 2022-01-31.
  12. ^ Zainul, Mohd Nazllie (2017-04-19). "Bekas ratu cantik jadi tauke busana Muslimah". Berita Harian. Retrieved 2021-05-22.
  13. ^ "Soo Wincci finally gets her PhD". The Star Online. 2016-10-31. Retrieved 2019-11-27.
  14. ^ "A first for Malaysia – Dewi is Miss Talent at Miss World finals". Borneo Post Online. 2014-12-15. Retrieved 2019-11-27.
  15. ^ Head to Head Challenge Round 2 - Winner Larissa Ping Liew Miss World Malaysia 2018, retrieved 2022-01-24
  16. ^ "Applications now open for Miss World Malaysia 2018". 2019-04-23. Retrieved 2020-12-04.
  17. ^ Altatis, Conan (2021-10-16). "Miss World Malaysia 2021 results: Lavanya Sivaji crowned virtually". ALTATIS magazine. Retrieved 2021-10-18.
  18. ^ Murugesan, Meera (2019-11-27). "Celebrating traditional beauty with Miss World Malaysia 2019 | New Straits Times". NST Online. Retrieved 2020-10-20.
  19. ^ Adenan, Asmah (2018-09-09). "Jelitawan Sarawak, Larissa Ping bergelar Miss World Malaysia 2018 malam tadi". Sarawakvoice.com. Retrieved 2020-10-20.
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