Miss Universe Malaysia

Miss Universe Malaysia is a national beauty pageant that selects Malaysia's representative to the annual Miss Universe contest. On occasion, when the winner does not qualify (due to age) for either contest, a runner-up is sent.

Miss Universe Malaysia
MottoBeauty Beyond You
Formation1964 (1964)[1]
TypeBeauty pageant
HeadquartersKuala Lumpur
Location
Membership
Miss Universe
Official language
Bahasa Melayu
English
National Director
Elaine Daly Boden[2]
Parent organization
Miss Universe Malaysia Organization (MUMO)
Websitewww.missuniversemalaysia.com.my
Formerly called
Miss Malaysia Universe

The current Miss Universe Malaysia is Shweta Sekhon of Kuala Lumpur, who was crowned on March 7, 2019.[3]

Participant

The Miss Universe Malaysia grand final night is attended by participants from the thirteen states and three federal territories (Kuala Lumpur is usually represented by more than one participant), for a total of 21 participants. Participants are the winners of the Miss Universe Malaysia Regional election in their respective states.

Requirements

Requirements for participants of the Miss Universe Malaysia election:

  • Malaysian citizen, ages 18–25, non-Muslim and not married with a minimum height of 167 cm (66 in).
  • Regional participants must reside or come from the region they represent.
  • Possess general knowledge and broad insight about Malaysian tourism and culture.
  • Attractive looks, smart, and personable.
  • Can communicate well in English, Bahasa Melayu, Mandarin or Tamil.
  • Preferably special expertise or achievements in various fields (music, dance, singing, leadership, language, etc.)

Titleholders
For a full list and details, see List of Miss Universe Malaysia titleholders.
  •      : Declared as Winner
  •      : Ended as runner-up or top 5/6 qualification
  •      : Ended as one of the finalists or semifinalists
  •      : Ended as special awards winner
Year Miss Universe Malaysia State Venue Placement at Miss Universe Special Awards
2020 TBA TBA Tasik Perdana, Kuala Lumpur TBA TBA
2019 Shweta Sekhon[3] Kuala Lumpur Tasik Perdana, Kuala Lumpur Unplaced Top 4 Best National Costume
2018 Jane Teoh Penang Tasik Perdana, Kuala Lumpur Unplaced
2017 Samantha James[4] Kuala Lumpur Tasik Perdana, Kuala Lumpur Unplaced
2016 Kiran Jassal Selangor Seri Kembangan, Selangor Unplaced
2015 Vanessa Tevi Kumares Negeri Sembilan Bukit Bintang, Kuala Lumpur Unplaced
2014 Sabrina Beneett Perak Shah Alam, Selangor Unplaced
2013 Carey Ng Putrajaya Shah Alam, Selangor Unplaced
2012 Kimberley Leggett Penang Subang Jaya, Selangor Unplaced
2011 Deborah Henry Kuala Lumpur Mid Valley City, Kuala Lumpur Unplaced
2010 Nadine Ann Thomas Selangor Bukit Bintang, Kuala Lumpur Unplaced

Note: These are the name of the Miss Universe Malaysia winners after the organization has been revamped in 2010.[5]

See also

References
  1. "About Us". Miss Universe Malaysia. Retrieved 2 June 2020.
  2. Syafik Shukri Jalil (2 December 2018). "Elaine Daly yakin Jane Teoh berpeluang bawa pulang gelaran Miss Universe" (in Malay). Astro Awani. Retrieved 17 December 2018.
  3. Eric Quah (8 March 2019). "Ms Universe Malaysia crowns new queen". The Star. Retrieved 8 March 2019.
  4. Kathleen Michael (27 February 2017). "Samantha wins on second try". The Star. Retrieved 8 February 2019.
  5. AUDREY VIJAINDREN (27 February 2017). "Miss Universe Malaysia: The search begins". New Straits Times. Retrieved 8 February 2019.
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