Group Photo at the Miss Cosmoworld 2026 press conference.
The local pageantry world officially raised its stakes today as Carrie Lee Sze Kei, the visionary founder of Miss CosmoWorld and head of CL Skin Sdn Bhd, launched the highly anticipated Miss CosmoWorld 2026 season. Held at the majestic Majestic Marine Ballroom, Confetti KL, the press conference gathered over 100 distinguished guests to unveil a vibrant season built around a powerful theme: “Network is our Networth.” The upcoming edition aims to celebrate the ultimate fusion of beauty, personal branding, and global influence.
The afternoon was graced by Guest of Honour and Honorary Advisor, Y.M. Tengku Dato’ Dr. Hishammuddin Zaizi bin Y.A.M. Tengku Bendahara Azman Shah Alhaj, who shared an emotive speech reaffirming his decade-long support for the Malaysia-bred pageant and his close friendship with Carrie Lee. Adding to the lifestyle-meets-business sentiment, Honorary Advisor Dato’ Seri (Dr) Chong Chin Fung emphasized the pageant’s critical shift toward a business-centric model, highlighting how the platform serves as a vital incubator for women to gain professional tools for the global marketplace.
New leadership and luxury brand expansions drive organizational growth
In an exciting organizational shift, Angelina Soh (1st Runner-up of Miss CosmoWorld Malaysia 2025) stepped into the spotlight as the newly appointed Event Organizing Director. Embodying the pageant’s mission to turn titles into tangible lifestyle ventures, Soh also shared the launch of her brand-new studio specializing in catwalk grooming and dance classes.
Founder Carrie Lee Sze Kei outlined a strategic 2026 roadmap focused on evolving, empowering, and elevating contestants through four core pillars:
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Empowerment Beyond the Runway: Miss CosmoWorld will instill business acumen and personal branding in every contestant, moving far beyond traditional physical metrics.
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Global Travel and Vision: Under the banner “We see the world we travel to,” the 2026 winners will embark on exciting, strategic trips to China and France to explore international lifestyle and trade opportunities.
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The Carrie Collection: Lee introduced her luxury cosmetic and wellness brand, celebrating its newly opened showroom at Aurora Place, Bukit Jalil. Lifestyle entrepreneurs Mimi Wong and Soon Hui Shan are partnering with Carrie to promote the CosmoWorld Beauty Brand’s new matte and lip gloss products.
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Advocacy for Healthy Living: As a staunch advocate for wellness, Lee is promoting vegetarianism as a key lifestyle choice. Miss CosmoWorld remains the only pageant globally to champion the philosophy of respect for all life and non-violence toward animals during its Grand Final night.
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Group photo with Miss Cosmoworld Malaysia 2026 contestants.
Corporate partnerships secure the runway to the October grand final
A major highlight of the launch was the glamorous “Walk of Fame,” a prestigious catwalk segment featuring a dazzling parade of 18 past queens. The showcase served as a powerful reminder of the elite community of successful, stylish women the platform has fostered over the years, bringing together titleholders from Malaysia, Kazakhstan, Iran, the UK, and Morocco.
The organization expressed its deepest gratitude to its lifestyle and corporate partners, including Melife (Diamond Sponsor), Confetti KL (Venue Sponsor), WM Partner (Talent Management), Medicyto Clinic (Silver Sponsor), and Soul Omakase (Gold Sponsor). The exciting journey concludes on October 27, 2026, where the Grand Final of Miss CosmoWorld 2026 will host its glamorous gala night at the JW Marriott Kuala Lumpur to crown the next global female entrepreneur.
For sponsorship enquiries, please contact Angelina Soh Ai Wen, Event Organizing Director, Miss CosmoWorld 2026 at +6018-326 9599 or angelinaaiwen@gmail.com.
