Miss Malaysia
Encyclopedia
Miss Malaysia represents Malaysia in two of the major international pageants.
Miss Universe
is a beauty pageant run by the New York-based partnership between NBC
and Donald Trump
.
Miss World
is a beauty pageant created in the United Kingdom by Eric Morley in 1951 and since 2000, Morley's wife, Julia Morley, co-chairs the pageant.
The winners of the national pageants are selected at different competitions as each is owned by a different organization. Usually, the Miss Malaysia Universe pageant is held earlier to coincide with the Miss Universe
pageant and the Miss Malaysia World pageant later on in the year. The winner of these contests holds the title of Miss Malaysia Universe or Miss Malaysia World for a one year term.
took over the Miss Universe Malaysia Organization and became the National Director. The winner of the pageant represents Malaysia at the Miss Universe
contest.
The pageant had undergone a 'revamp' in January 2010, launching into online reality shows, garnering much interest from international pageant fans. The reality show is entitle "BeautyCamp", and the Final Gala Night was held on November 10, 2011 at Sunway Convention Centre. Miss Universe Malaysia 2012 is Kimberley Leggett of Penang
. She will represent the country in Miss Universe 2012
.
Joannabelle Ng Li Vun was the last titleholder before the pageant being re-branding and take over by the new National Director, Andrea Fonseka
who was Miss Malaysia Universe 2004.
– one of the most extremely successful Asian actress worldwide, Erra Fazira
– the current Queen of Malay Cinemas, Lina Teoh
, Arianna Teoh, Jaclyn Lee, Tan Su Wei, Gloria Ting, Emmeline Ng, Deborah Priya Henry, Thanuja Ananthan and Soo Wincci.
The current title holder of Miss Malaysia World is Chloe Chen.
Nevertheless, a public outcry ensued, as members of the public questioned the way the religious authorities handled the matter as well as the abrupt ruling which came about–Muslim women in the past had participated in beauty pageants without much protest amongst the religious authorities. This invoked the concerns of Mahathir's who had raised objections to the way the religious authorities had implemented and enforced the law–and questions including distinctions on religious laws and personal freedom were raised. Nevertheless, the fatwa ruling has since been very effective; Muslim women have since then been deterred from joining any beauty pageants. Malaysian beauty pageants, in compliance with the law, similarly denied Muslim individuals from participating. However, Muslim women may still join smaller scale beauty pageant contests such as Dewi Remaja, Miss Intercontinental and Miss Tourism, provided that they don't display publicly wearing swimsuits.
Miss Universe
Miss Universe
Miss Universe is an annual international beauty contest that is run by the Miss Universe Organization. The pageant is the most publicized beauty contest in the world with 600 million viewers....
is a beauty pageant run by the New York-based partnership between NBC
NBC
The National Broadcasting Company is an American commercial broadcasting television network and former radio network headquartered in the GE Building in New York City's Rockefeller Center with additional major offices near Los Angeles and in Chicago...
and Donald Trump
Donald Trump
Donald John Trump, Sr. is an American business magnate, television personality and author. He is the chairman and president of The Trump Organization and the founder of Trump Entertainment Resorts. Trump's extravagant lifestyle, outspoken manner and role on the NBC reality show The Apprentice have...
.
Miss World
Miss World
The Miss World pageant is the oldest surviving major international beauty pageant. It was created in the United Kingdom by Eric Morley in 1951...
is a beauty pageant created in the United Kingdom by Eric Morley in 1951 and since 2000, Morley's wife, Julia Morley, co-chairs the pageant.
The winners of the national pageants are selected at different competitions as each is owned by a different organization. Usually, the Miss Malaysia Universe pageant is held earlier to coincide with the Miss Universe
Miss Universe
Miss Universe is an annual international beauty contest that is run by the Miss Universe Organization. The pageant is the most publicized beauty contest in the world with 600 million viewers....
pageant and the Miss Malaysia World pageant later on in the year. The winner of these contests holds the title of Miss Malaysia Universe or Miss Malaysia World for a one year term.
Miss Universe Malaysia Titleholders
Miss Universe Malaysia, a national beauty pageant that began in 2010, replaced the Miss Malaysia Universe title after Andrea FonsekaAndrea Fonseka
Andrea Veronica Fonseka was the winner of Miss Malaysia Universe 2004, and is an actor, television presenter and model who works predominantly in Malaysia and Singapore. She also holds a Bachelor of Laws from NUS. Fonseka is the current National Director for Miss Universe Malaysia.-Personal...
took over the Miss Universe Malaysia Organization and became the National Director. The winner of the pageant represents Malaysia at the Miss Universe
Miss Universe
Miss Universe is an annual international beauty contest that is run by the Miss Universe Organization. The pageant is the most publicized beauty contest in the world with 600 million viewers....
contest.
The pageant had undergone a 'revamp' in January 2010, launching into online reality shows, garnering much interest from international pageant fans. The reality show is entitle "BeautyCamp", and the Final Gala Night was held on November 10, 2011 at Sunway Convention Centre. Miss Universe Malaysia 2012 is Kimberley Leggett of Penang
Penang
Penang is a state in Malaysia and the name of its constituent island, located on the northwest coast of Peninsular Malaysia by the Strait of Malacca. It is bordered by Kedah in the north and east, and Perak in the south. Penang is the second smallest Malaysian state in area after Perlis, and the...
. She will represent the country in Miss Universe 2012
Miss Universe 2012
Miss Universe 2012 will be the 61st Miss Universe pageant. The schedule, venue and date will be announced by the Miss Universe Organization...
.
| Year | Name | Age | Height | Hometown | Placement/Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Kimberley Ann Estrop-Leggett Kimberley Ann Estrop-Leggett Kimberley Ann Estrop-Leggett is a Malaysian model and the current title holder of Miss Universe Malaysia 2012. She was a heavy favorite for the crown and succeeded by achieving the highest scores of the Final Gala night. Leggett will represent Malaysia at the Miss Universe 2012... |
18 | 1.76 metre | Penang | TBA |
| 2011 | Deborah Priya Henry | 26 | 1.78 metre | Kuala Lumpur | Unplaced |
| 2010 | Nadine Ann Thomas | 23 | 1.73 metre | Subang Jaya | Unplaced |
Miss Malaysia Universe Titleholders
Former titleholders of Miss Malaysia Universe includes Elaine Daly, Andrea Fonseka, Trincy Low, Dato' Anna Lin and the only Malaysian semi-finalist in the Miss Universe pageant Josephine Lena Wong in 1970.Joannabelle Ng Li Vun was the last titleholder before the pageant being re-branding and take over by the new National Director, Andrea Fonseka
Andrea Fonseka
Andrea Veronica Fonseka was the winner of Miss Malaysia Universe 2004, and is an actor, television presenter and model who works predominantly in Malaysia and Singapore. She also holds a Bachelor of Laws from NUS. Fonseka is the current National Director for Miss Universe Malaysia.-Personal...
who was Miss Malaysia Universe 2004.
| Year | Name | Placement/Award |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Joannabelle Ng Li Vun | Unplaced |
| 2008 | Levy Li Su Lin | Unplaced |
| 2007 | Adelaine Chin Ai Nee | Unplaced |
| 2006 | Melissa Ann Tan Melissa Ann Tan -Background:Melissa Ann Tan was born in Melaka on 13 July 1981. She is of Dutch, Portuguese and Chinese descent. She graduated from Australia’s Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology with a degree in Economics and Finance.-Miss Malaysia Universe 2006:... |
Unplaced |
| 2005 | Angela Gan | Unplaced |
| 2004 | Andrea Fonseka Andrea Fonseka Andrea Veronica Fonseka was the winner of Miss Malaysia Universe 2004, and is an actor, television presenter and model who works predominantly in Malaysia and Singapore. She also holds a Bachelor of Laws from NUS. Fonseka is the current National Director for Miss Universe Malaysia.-Personal... |
Unplaced |
| 2003 | Elaine Daly | Unplaced |
| 2002 | Karen Ang Lit Eit | Unplaced |
| 2001 | Tung Mei Chin | Unplaced |
| 2000 | Lynette Mei Ling Ludi | Unplaced |
| 1999 | Jeanette Ooi | Unplaced |
| 1998 | Sherine Wong Sook Ling Sherine Wong Sook Ling Sherine Wong Sook Ling won the title of Miss Malaysia Universe in 1998 when she was just 18 years old and represented Malaysia in the Miss Universe 1998 pageant in Hawaii, the United States. Sherine is currently pursuing a modelling career in Hong Kong.... |
Unplaced |
| 1997 | Trincy Low | Unplaced (Top 34/74 Preliminary Competition) |
| 1996 | Adeline Ong | Unplaced (Top 61/79 Preliminary Competition) |
| 1995 | Suziela Azrai | Unplaced (Top 74/82 Preliminary Competition) |
| 1994 | Liza Koh | Unplaced (Top 57/77 Preliminary Competition) |
| 1993 | Lucy Narayanasamy | Unplaced (Top 64/79 Preliminary Competition) and Top 10 Best National Costume |
| 1992 | Crystal Yong | Unplaced (Top 63/78 Preliminary Competition) |
| 1991 | Elaine Chew | Unplaced (Top 65/73 Preliminary Competition) |
| 1990 | Anna Lin | Unplaced (Top 49/71 Preliminary Competition) |
| 1989 | Carmen Cheah Swee | Unplaced |
| 1988 | Linda Lum Chee Ling | Unplaced (Top 29/66 Swimming Suit Preliminary) |
| 1987 | Christine Praglar | Unplaced (Top 33/68 Swimming Suit Preliminary) |
| 1986 | Batty Chee | Unplaced (Top 19/77 Swimming Suit Preliminary) |
| 1985 | Agnes Chin Lai Hong | Unplaced |
| 1984 | Latifah Abdul Hamid | Unplaced (Top 59/81 Swimming Suit Preliminary) |
| 1983 | Puspa Mohamed | Unplaced (Top 47/80 Swimming Suit Preliminary) |
| 1982 | Siti Rohani Wahid | Unplaced (Top 71/77 Swimming Suit Preliminary) |
| 1981 | Audrey Loh | Unplaced (Top 55/77 Swimming Suit Preliminary) |
| 1980 | Felicia Yong | Unplaced (Top 63/69 Swimming Suit Preliminary) |
| 1979 | Irene Wong | Unplaced (Top 46/75 Swimming Suit Preliminary) |
| 1978 | Yasmin Yussuf | Unplaced and 2nd Runner-up Best National Costume |
| 1977 | Leong Li Ping | Unplaced |
| 1976 | Teh Faridah Ahmad | Unplaced |
| 1975 | Alice Cheong | Unplaced |
| 1974 | Lily Chong | Unplaced |
| 1973 | Maggie Loo | Unplaced |
| 1972 | Helen Looi | Unplaced |
| 1971 | Yvette Bateman | Unplaced |
| 1970 | Josephine Lena Wong Jaw Leng | Top 15, Expo Queen and Top 10 Best in Swimsuit |
| 1969 | Rosemary Wan Chow Mui | Unplaced |
| 1968 | Maznah Mohammed Ali | Unplaced |
| 1967 | Monkam Anne Lowe Siprasome | Unplaced |
| 1966 | Helen Lee Siew Lien | Unplaced |
| 1965 | Patricia Agustus | Unplaced |
| 1964 | Angela Filmer | Unplaced |
| 1963 | Nik Azizah Nik Yahya | Did Not Competed |
| 1962 | Sarah AlHabshee Abdullah | Unplaced |
Miss Malaysia World titleholders
Many Miss Malaysia World title holders have gone on to find success in other fields of the entertainment industry. These include Michelle YeohMichelle Yeoh
Michelle Yeoh Choo-Kheng is a Hong Kong-based Malaysian Chinese actress, well known for performing her own stunts in the action films that brought her to fame in the early 1990s....
– one of the most extremely successful Asian actress worldwide, Erra Fazira
Erra Fazira
Erra Fazira is a Malaysian actress, singer, fashion model, TV Host, film producer, as well as former beauty queen....
– the current Queen of Malay Cinemas, Lina Teoh
Lina Teoh
Lina Teoh won the Miss Malaysia World 1998/1999 pageant and represented Malaysia in the Miss World 1998 contest in Mahe Island, Seychelles where she finished third, behind winner Linor Abargil of Israel and runner up Véronique Caloc of France...
, Arianna Teoh, Jaclyn Lee, Tan Su Wei, Gloria Ting, Emmeline Ng, Deborah Priya Henry, Thanuja Ananthan and Soo Wincci.
The current title holder of Miss Malaysia World is Chloe Chen.
| Year | Name | Placement/Award |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Chloe Chen | Top 30 Miss World Beauty With A Purpose |
| 2010 | Nadia Heng | |
| 2009 | Thanuja Ananthan | Top 12 Miss World Top Model, Top 40 Miss World Beach Beauty and Top 20 Miss World Beauty With A Purpose |
| 2008 | Soo Wincci Soo Wincci Soo Wincci is a beauty pageant participant who represented Malaysia in the Miss World 2008 pageant in South Africa. She is Miss World Malaysia 2008/2009.She is also a Talented Singer, Professional Actress, Composer, model, host, law degree and MBA holder,PHD student and Celebrity.-Biodata and... |
Top 32 Miss World Top Model, Top 19 Miss World Talent |
| 2007 | Deborah Priya Henry | Top 16 Miss World Final, Top 21 Miss World Beach Beauty and Top 16 Miss World Sport |
| 2006 | Adeline Choo Wan Ling | |
| 2005 | Emmeline Ng Wei Shu | 1st Place overall for Miss World Sports Competition |
| 2004 | Gloria Ting Mei Ru | |
| 2003 | Wong Sze Zen | |
| 2002 | Mabel Ng Chin Mei | |
| 2001 | Sasha Tan Hwee Teng | |
| 2000 | Tan Su Wei | |
| 1999 | Jaclyn Lee Tze Wey | |
| 1998 | Lina Teoh Pick Lim Lina Teoh Lina Teoh won the Miss Malaysia World 1998/1999 pageant and represented Malaysia in the Miss World 1998 contest in Mahe Island, Seychelles where she finished third, behind winner Linor Abargil of Israel and runner up Véronique Caloc of France... |
2nd Runner-up and Queen of Asia & Oceania |
| 1997 | Arianna Teoh Lai Poh | Top 10 |
| 1996 | Qu-An How Cheok-Kuan | |
| 1995 | Trincy Low Ee Bing | |
| 1994 | Rahima Orchient Yayah | Top 10 |
| 1993 | Jacqueline Ngu | |
| 1992 | Fazira Wan Chek Erra Fazira Erra Fazira is a Malaysian actress, singer, fashion model, TV Host, film producer, as well as former beauty queen.... |
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| 1991 | Samantha Schubert | |
| 1989 | Vivian Chen Shee Yee | |
| 1988 | Sue Wong Choy Fun | |
| 1987 | Sheela Shankar | |
| 1986 | Joan Cardoza | |
| 1985 | Rosalind Kong Siew Kuen | |
| 1984 | Christine Teo Pick Yoon | |
| 1983 | Michelle Yeoh Choo-Kheng Michelle Yeoh Michelle Yeoh Choo-Kheng is a Hong Kong-based Malaysian Chinese actress, well known for performing her own stunts in the action films that brought her to fame in the early 1990s.... |
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| 1982 | Nellie Teoh Swee Yong | |
| 1981 | Cynthia Geraldine de Castro | |
| 1980 | Callie Liew Tan Chee | |
| 1979 | Shirley Chew | Top 15 |
| 1978 | Kartina Osir | |
| 1977 | Christine Mary Lim Lim Boey | |
| 1976 | Che Puteh Naziadin | |
| 1975 | Fauziah Haron | |
| 1974 | Shirley Tan | |
| 1973 | Narimah Yusoff | |
| 1972 | Janet Mok | |
| 1971 | Daphne Munro | |
| 1969 | Pauline Chai | |
| 1966 | Merlyn McKelvie | |
| 1965 | Clara De Run | |
| 1963 | Catherine Loh | Top 15 |
Fatwa ruling
In Malaysia, female Muslims were denied participation in beauty pageants following the issue of a fatwa in 1995 by the Mufti of Selangor. The issue came to a nasty twist in July–September 1997 when three Malay participants joined the Miss Malaysian petite contest, only to be arrested by the authorities. In the ensuing public outcry and debate that followed, the effectiveness of the fatwa was shown given the influence of the Selangor's Mufti over the nation's sharia law. The fatwa resonated with the ideology that Muslim women should cover up private parts of their body, or Aurat of which the beauty pageants' practices ran contrary to–even though such religious enactments also apply to male pageants.Nevertheless, a public outcry ensued, as members of the public questioned the way the religious authorities handled the matter as well as the abrupt ruling which came about–Muslim women in the past had participated in beauty pageants without much protest amongst the religious authorities. This invoked the concerns of Mahathir's who had raised objections to the way the religious authorities had implemented and enforced the law–and questions including distinctions on religious laws and personal freedom were raised. Nevertheless, the fatwa ruling has since been very effective; Muslim women have since then been deterred from joining any beauty pageants. Malaysian beauty pageants, in compliance with the law, similarly denied Muslim individuals from participating. However, Muslim women may still join smaller scale beauty pageant contests such as Dewi Remaja, Miss Intercontinental and Miss Tourism, provided that they don't display publicly wearing swimsuits.