Yong Ke Ling is the newly crowned Miss CosmoWorld Malaysia 2024.
The 20-year-old freelance model and pet groomer from Sabah was overwhelmed with happiness and surprise when her name was announced the winner.
She beat 14 other hopefuls for the crown and will represent Malaysia in the Miss CosmoWorld 2024 world finals on Nov 20 at The St. Regis Kuala Lumpur, where it will showcase over 30 candidates from across the world competing for the Miss CosmoWorld 2024 crown.
“I feel very shocked. I never thought I would really achieve this. It feels like a dream and I’m very happy. I will continue to work hard to bring glory to Malaysia,” said Miss CosmoWorld Malaysia 2024 Yong Ke Ling, upon winning the much-coveted title.
Standing 164 cm (5’5”) tall, Yong said her biggest challenge in the competition was overcoming stage fear.
“The biggest challenge was speaking on stage because I get very nervous. But I knew that I had to overcome this weakness if I wanted to succeed in life. So, I prepare everything well before I step on the stage. And the day came, I took some deep breaths, started speaking and surprisingly it went well.
“Also, the sense of responsibility that comes with winning the competition has made me more determined to achieve my goals.”
As Miss CosmoWorld Malaysia 2024, Yong is motivated and she plans to grow her role and take on more responsibilities.
“I hope to use this platform to encourage more women to bravely pursue their dreams. In today’s society, women can shine and stand out. If you fall, get back up. Don’t give up!”
As for her preparations for the Miss CosmoWorld 2024 final, Yong is making an effort to prepare herself physically and mentally. With the right preparation, she will be confident to face any challenges when she steps onto the international stage, and hopefully win the crown.
“I will focus on improving my public speaking skills, maintaining good health and learning more from my mentors.”
Yong joined the beauty pageants because she loves the opportunity to shine on stage and be a role model.
“One day, when I saw girls wearing crowns on stage, it’s like they become queens. I want to be a queen on stage too, and now being a titleholder I hope to inspire women to discover their own shine.
“After participating in the Miss CosmoWorld Malaysia, the life-changing and empowering experience has helped me become a better version of myself and it truly has made me feel like a queen.
“From now on, I will work even harder to achieve greater success.”
Looking good at all times is important as it gives people a definite advantage but for Yong, there are other inner qualities that are truly important in life.
“While maintaining a good image is important, the most important thing is to be happy being myself. True beauty comes from deep within – sincerity, kindness and confidence. I can’t get everyone to like me but I will do my best to fulfil my responsibilities.”
Her ambition is to one day be a businesswoman, where she can contribute in sharing her experience and wisdom to empowering women.
“I want to be a successful businesswoman and create a platform to help women and girls achieve financial independence. This platform will provide education and resources to encourage them to pursue their careers and dreams.
“In the end, I hope to see more women shine in their fields and contribute to society. I want to inspire them to chase their dreams and create a better future together.”
Yong loves activities to help her relax and enjoy life, and her interests include singing, dancing, traveling and playing golf.
Organised by CL Skin Sdn Bhd in collaboration with MeLife Global, the 8th edition of Miss CosmoWorld Malaysia 2024 grand final was held at JW Mariott Hotel, Kuala Lumpur on Oct 27, 2024.
Taking the Miss CosmoWorld Malaysia 2024 first-runner up spot was Jesslyn Tan Wei Lin, 27, an aesthetic entrepreneur from Johor, while the second runner-up position went to Vivian Tan Xin Yi, 22, an accountant from Negeri Sembilan.
The competition highlighted Malaysia’s most outstanding young contestants who embody not just beauty but also intelligence, talent and distinction.
“I feel it is my responsibility to support my fellow ladies by identifying top influencers and empowering them to showcase the best of Malaysia while giving back to our communities.
“This event creates a valuable opportunity for our future beauty queens from diverse cultures to share, educate and learn from each other’s experiences, highlighting their unique backgrounds from across the nation.
“As we enter our 8th consecutive year, the Miss CosmoWorld organization is dedicated to providing a platform that nurtures the talents, skills and hard work of young ladies throughout Malaysia,” said Miss CosmoWorld founder Carrie Lee.
Miss CosmoWorld Malaysia 2024 Pageant Official Results:
Winner: Yong Ke Ling
1st Runner Up: Jesslyn Tan Wei Lin
2nd Runner Up: Vivian Tan Xin Yi
Subsidiary Tiles
1. Miss Perfect Skin: Vivian Tan Xin Yi
2. Miss Elegant: Jesslyn Tan Wei Lin
3. Miss Popularity: Chan Joey
4. Miss Photogenic: Angel Teoh Siew Rong
5. Miss Beautiful Smile: Lee Ping Nee
6. Miss Wellness: Carmen Lee Chia Mun
7. Miss Glamorous: Jacy Tan Ka Yan
8. Miss Talent: Jocelyn Ooi Jia Xing
