Miss World Malaysia

Miss World Malaysia pageant has been staged since 1963. The winner represents the country at Miss World pageant. On occasion, when the winner does not qualify (due to age) a runner-up is sent.

Miss World Malaysia
MottoBeauty with a Purpose
Formation21 April 1963 (1963-04-21)
TypeBeauty pageant
HeadquartersKuala Lumpur
Location
Membership
Miss World
Official language
English
Bahasa Melayu
President
Sean Wong (since 2018)
(National Director)
Current titleholder
Alexis SueAnn
(of Kuala Lumpur) (2019)
Key people
Eric Goh (since 2018)
(Managing Director)
Parent organization
Fantastic Golden Private Limited
Websitemwmo.com
Formerly called
Miss Malaysia World

The new Miss World Malaysia 2021 national event will be scaled to greater heights. The newly crowned Miss World Malaysia 2021 will receive attractive prizes worth over RM40,000 including a 1-year artiste management contract (subject to terms and conditions), RM15,000 cash and over RM25,000 worth of products and services and will represent Malaysia at Miss World 2021.

Fantastic Golden Lte. Ptd has been the official licensee of Miss World Malaysia since 2018 while singer-songwriter and social entrepreneur Sean Wong, PBM, is the National Director of the prestigious beauty festival.[1]

The current titleholder of Miss World Malaysia is Alexis Sue Ann of Kuala Lumpur.[2] She represented Malaysia at Miss World 2019 in London, United Kingdom and placed as one of the Top 40 quarter-finalist.

Requirements

Requirements for participants of the Miss World Malaysia election: (2018)[3]

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

Recent titleholders
For full list and details, see List of Miss World Malaysia titleholders.
Year Miss World Malaysia State Venue Placement at Miss World Special Award(s)
2021 TBA TBA TBA TBA TBA
2020 Due to the impact of COVID-19 pandemic, no pageant in 2020
2019 Alexis SueAnn[4] Kuala Lumpur Star Mega Arena, Kuala Lumpur Top 40
  • Beauty with a Purpose (Top 10)
  • Multimedia Award (Top 10)
  • Miss World Talent (Top 27)
2018 Larissa Ping[5] Sarawak BCCK, Sarawak Top 30
  • Head-to- Head Challenge (Winner)
  • Miss World Talent (5th Place)
  • Designer Award (Top 5)
  • Multimedia Award (Top 10)
  • Beauty with a Purpose (Top 12)
  • Swimsuit Music Video (Top 30)
  • Miss World Top Model (Top 32)
2017 Due to some internal problems with the organization, Malaysia was withdraw in Miss World 2017.
2016 Tatiana Kumar[6] Kuala Lumpur Corus Hotel, Kuala Lumpur Unplaced
2015 Brynn Lovett[7] Sabah Corus Hotel, Kuala Lumpur Unplaced
  • Miss World Talent (2nd Place)
  • Multimedia Award (Top 10)
  • Dances of the World (Top 12)

The following is a list of winners. From 2015 to present.

Notable winners

See also

References
  1. "About Us". 2019-04-21. Retrieved 2020-10-19.
  2. Raj, Mark Ryan. "Try and try again: TV and radio host Alexis Sueann crowned Miss Malaysia World 2019 | Malay Mail". www.malaymail.com. Retrieved 2019-11-27.
  3. "Applications now open for Miss World Malaysia 2018". 2019-04-23. Retrieved 2020-12-04.
  4. Murugesan, Meera (2019-11-27). "Celebrating traditional beauty with Miss World Malaysia 2019 | New Straits Times". NST Online. Retrieved 2020-10-20.
  5. Adenan, Asmah (2018-09-09). "Jelitawan Sarawak, Larissa Ping bergelar Miss World Malaysia 2018 malam tadi". Sarawakvoice.com. Retrieved 2020-10-20.
  6. Dominic, Sachina. "Girl told 'not beautiful' crowned Miss Malaysia World 2016 | Malay Mail". www.malaymail.com. Retrieved 2020-10-20.
  7. "Guess Who Just Got First Runner-Up At Miss World Talent 2015?". The Daily Seni. 2015-12-16. Retrieved 2020-10-20.
  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. "Soo Wincci finally gets her PhD". The Star Online. 2016-10-31. Retrieved 2019-11-27.
  11. "A first for Malaysia – Dewi is Miss Talent at Miss World finals". Borneo Post Online. 2014-12-15. Retrieved 2019-11-27.
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