Miss Universe Malaysia


Miss Universe Malaysia is a national beauty pageant that selects Malaysia's representative to the annual Miss Universe contest. On occasion, when the winner does not qualify for either contest, a runner-up is sent.
The current Miss Universe Malaysia is Shweta Sekhon of Kuala Lumpur, who was crowned on March 7, 2019.

Participant

The Miss Universe Malaysia grand final night is attended by participants from the thirteen states and three federal territories, for a total of 21 participants. Participants are the winners of the Miss Universe Malaysia Regional election in their respective states.

Requirements

Requirements for participants of the Miss Universe Malaysia election:
Note: These are the name of the Miss Universe Malaysia winners after the organization has been revamped in 2010.

History

Miss Universe 1959, Akiko Kojima
Arrived in Kuala Lumpur on Dec 15, 1959 in a series of personal appearances. She waved cheerfully to the crowd waited for her at Subang Airport. Her visit was sponsored by mr K. C. Lee of Max Factor Cosmetic and Mr. Gan Yit Loong of Hong Bee Textile which was the main sponsor for Miss Japan contest and also Shaw Brothers. Her KL visit marked the first time Miss Universe winner ever set foot on Malayan soil.
Miss Universe 1988, Porntip Nakhirunkanok
Attend the Miss Malaysia Universe 1989 contest to witness the winner of the pageant in Kuala Lumpur. She was in Malaysia to grace the pageant and left for home after three-day visit.
Miss Universe 1991, Lupita Jones
Attend the Miss Malaysia Universe 1992 contest to witness the winner of the pageant in Kuala Lumpur.
Miss Universe 2000, Lara Dutta
Visited Malaysia to attend the final contest of Miss Malaysia Universe 2000 in Kuala Lumpur.
Miss Universe 2005, Natalie Glebova
Arrived in Kuala Lumpur on March 29, 2005 to be one of the judges for the Miss Malaysia Universe 2005 pageant.
Miss Universe 2017, Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters
Came to Kuala Lumpur for the launch of the MUCA brand facial skin care product which is also one of the sponsor in the Miss Universe 2018 in Bangkok, Thailand. Former Miss Universe Malaysia 2011, Deborah Henry and national director of Miss Universe Malaysia, Elaine Daly were there to accompany Demi-Leigh.