The Top 16 Miss Universe Malaysia Finalists (From the left) Angela Quah, Amelia, Genevieve, Gillian Miral, Isabelle Choong, Isabella Wong, Gianna Tan, Sandra Lim, Car Menn Lee, Elaine Kho, Rin Yeap, Shaline, Keshinie, Vernice, Temara Inigo and Shweta Mohan.
The Miss Universe Malaysia Organization (MUMO) unveiled the Top 16 finalists of Miss Universe Malaysia 2024 yesterday, at The Majestic Hotel Kuala Lumpur. Embracing its motto “Beauty Beyond You”, this year’s finalists represent a dynamic range of backgrounds from across the nation.
- Amelia Foong, 30 years old
- Angela Quah, 24 years old
- Car Menn Lee, 26 years old
- Elaine Kho, 29 years old
- Genevieve Goh, 25 years old
- Gianna Tan, 25 years old
- Gillian Miral, 24 years old
- Isabella Wong, 27 years old
- Isabelle Choong, 21 years old
- Keshinie Sivamaran, 23 years old
- Vernice Tee, 35 years old
- Rin Yeap, 28 years old
- Sandra Lim, 23 years old
- Shaline Vikneswaran, 23 years old
- Shweta Mohan, 24 years old
- Temara Inigo, 25 years old
Following the removal of the upper age limit and marital status restrictions, this year’s Top 16 finalists represent a diverse tapestry of Malaysian women, each with their own unique story to tell. The competition is fierce with former beauty pageant contestants, both with extensive experience in the fashion industry, vying for the crown. Other notable contestants include a medical student, a social worker, and many others.
Eleen Yong during her speech at the Miss Universe Malaysia press conference.
Challenging stereotypes, a 35-year-old mother of two who is an entrepreneur in the music industry, alongside a fresh-faced 30-year-old business analyst, are redefining the pageant landscape. Both women prove that age, experience, and marital status are no barriers to achieving one’s dreams.
Eleen expresses her pride in the diverse selection of finalists, “This year’s selection of finalists truly embodies the spirit of ‘Beauty Beyond You’. We were impressed by the depth and diversity of talent showcased during the auditions. Each woman possesses not only beauty, but also character, determination, and a burning ambition to make a difference. It’s also inspiring to see so many women from diverse backgrounds embracing this unprecedented opportunity to be a force for good.”
Building on the wave of inclusivity, Miss Universe Malaysia 2024 is empowering the global community to help select the next representative through an official voting system using digital art collectibles.
The Top 16 Miss Universe Malaysia Finalists with the Miss Universe Malaysia Organization (MUMO) National Director and sponsor representatives.
Powered by Zetrix’s blockchain technology, this system allows the public to vote for their favourite contestants via the official website of MUMO, and at the same time receive digital art collectibles. There are no limits on the number of times or the contestants a supporter can vote for. These votes will account for 50% of the final results, equal to the weight of the panel of judges’ votes. By integrating groundbreaking blockchain technology with Miss Universe’s long standing tradition of holistic training, MUMO is setting a new standard for the landscape of beauty pageants.
To ensure these finalists are well-prepared for the Miss Universe 2024 Gala Night in September, MUMO curated a rigorous boot camp program that focuses on runway walking, personal grooming, public speaking, personal branding, and developing essential values such as confidence, compassion, and social responsibility.
For more information regarding Miss Universe Malaysia visit https://mumo.com.my/