Miss World Malaysia 2018

Miss World Malaysia 2018, the 51st edition of the Miss World Malaysia and the first edition under a new management was held at the Borneo Convention Centre Kuching in Sarawak on 8 September 2018.[1]

Miss World Malaysia 2018
Date8 September 2018
Entertainment
VenueBorneo Convention Centre Kuching, Sarawak
DirectorDr. Sean Wong
ProducerCreative Teamlab Sdn. Bhd.
Entrants12
Placements5
WinnerLarissa Ping Liew
Sarawak

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]

Results
Final results Contestant
Miss World Malaysia 2018
1st Princess
  • 07 – Shannen Totten
2nd Princess
  • 10 – Naomi Sim
Top 5
  • 09 – Kathleen Wong
  • 11 – Francisca Luhong James

Special awards
Awards Contestant
People's Choice Award
  • 11 – Francisca Luhong James
Miss Photogenic
  • 01 – Larissa Ping
Miss Personality
  • 05 – Zane Wong
Miss Elegant
  • 07 – Shannen Totten
Miss Talent
  • 01 – Larissa Ping
Top Model Award
  • 11 – Francisca Luhong James

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:

Crossovers & Returnees
International Pageants
World Miss University
  • 2017: Loh Shi Min
  • 2014: Naomi Sim En Yi

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.
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