Miss World Malaysia 2018

Beauty pageant
  • Imran Ajmain
  • Dewi Liana Seriestha
VenueBorneo Convention Centre Kuching, SarawakDirectorDr. Sean WongProducerCreative Teamlab Sdn. Bhd.Entrants12Placements5WinnerLarissa Ping Liew
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Miss World Malaysia 2018, the 51st edition of the Miss World Malaysia pageant, was held at the Borneo Convention Centre Kuching in Sarawak on 8 September 2018.[1]

Present were Sarawak Chief Minister, Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg and his wife Datin Patinggi Juma'ani Tuanku Bujang as well as Toh Puan Raghad Kurdi Taib, the wife of the Yang di-Pertua Negeri of Sarawak and Datuk Haji Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah, Minister of Tourism, Arts, Culture, Youth and Sports.[2] The winner received a crown worth RM4 million, RM30,000 cash and RM30,000 worth of prizes.[3] The event itself was supported by the Ministry of Tourism Sarawak.

12 contestants competed in the grand finale. Sarawakian lass Larissa Ping was crowned Miss World Malaysia 2018. She was crowned by Malaysian actresses, Nabila Huda and Carmen Soo. She then represented Malaysia at Miss World 2018 in Sanya, China where she placed in the Top 30.[4][5]

Contestants

12 contestants competed for the crown and title.[6][7]

No. Contestant Age Height Placement
01 Larissa Ping Liew 19 1.72 m (5 ft 7+1⁄2 in) Miss World Malaysia 2018
02 Esther Chew Yen Qi 24 1.72 m (5 ft 7+1⁄2 in)
03 Noel Mun Yi 22 1.68 m (5 ft 6 in)
04 Dhurghesswary Uthawaraj 20 1.72 m (5 ft 7+1⁄2 in)
05 Zane Wong 22 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in)
06 Emily Ng Nee 24 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in)
07 Shannen Jade Totten 24 1.71 m (5 ft 7+1⁄2 in) 1st Princess
08 Amanda Andrea Koh 26 1.63 m (5 ft 4 in)
09 Kathleen Wong 24 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) Top 5
10 Naomi Sim En Yi 26 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) 2nd Princess
11 Francisca Luhong James 22 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) Top 5
12 Loh Shi Min 22 1.68 m (5 ft 6 in)

Judges

The following served as judges on the coronation night of Miss World Malaysia 2018:

  • Amber Chia – Actress, Model, TV Host
  • Carmen Soo – Actress, Model
  • Dewi Liana Seriestha – Miss World Malaysia 2014
  • Nabila Huda – Actress, TV Host, Emcee
  • Sapphire Wong – Miss Cheongsam Sarawak 2016
  • Tong Bing Yu – Artist

References

  1. ^ Bahari, Sabrina. "Miss World Malaysia returns, promises to be bigger and better (VIDEO) | Malay Mail". www.malaymail.com. Retrieved 2022-02-05.
  2. ^ "Sarawak's Larissa Ping is Miss World Malaysia 2018". The Star. Retrieved 2019-01-14.
  3. ^ "Miss World Malaysia 2018 Charity Gala and Coronation Night to be held at BCCK". Visit Sarawak 2022 #BounceBackBetter. 2018-07-25. Retrieved 2022-02-04.
  4. ^ "Larrisa Ping crowned Miss World Malaysia 2018". Borneo Post Online. Retrieved 2022-02-04.
  5. ^ "Miss World Malaysia 2018 Places In The Top 30 At The Miss World 2018!". hitz.com.my. Retrieved 2022-02-04.
  6. ^ "Sarawak's Larissa Ping is Miss World Malaysia 2018". The Star. Retrieved 2022-02-04.
  7. ^ "Miss World Malaysia 2018 | | Utusan Borneo Online". www.utusanborneo.com.my (in Malay). Retrieved 2022-02-04.
  • Miss World Malaysia 2018 on Facebook