The curtain goes up on Miss CosmoWorld Malaysia 2025 as it sets the tone for this year’s edition with a stunning underwater-themed press conference on May 27 at the Majestic Marine Ballroom, Confetti KL in Seri Kembangan, Selangor, attended by over 300 guests, including VIPs, sponsors, media representatives and former beauty queens.
The event was graced by distinguished guests, including Dato’ Sri Dr Chong Chin Fung, adviser of Miss CosmoWorld 2025; Huang Jianbo, chief representative of Guangdong Economic and Trade Office in Southeast Asia (Kuala Lumpur) and Tan Sri M. Kayveas.
At the launch, Dato’ Sri Dr Chong said: “A beauty pageant is more than just a contest of appearance – it is a celebration of confidence, intelligence and inner strength.
“Every contestant embodies the power, diversity and grace of modern women.
“True beauty lies in the ability to inspire others and to radiate positive energy that uplifts those around us.”
With elegance, empowerment and international ambition at its core, Miss CosmoWorld Malaysia 2025 is set to be a landmark edition, celebrating women, culture and 21 years of homegrown success, says founder Carrie Lee.
The former beauty queen and veteran pageant organiser who won the Miss Chinese Cosmos beauty pageant in Hong Kong in 2004, delivered an empowering message, saying: “Women can transform, be independent, multitask and endure. I’m still learning to be patient, but I’m also building a bigger empire.
“Dare to dream, move forward and practice until you can. Believe in yourself and never give up. Our mindset shapes our future.”
Registrations are open now for Miss CosmoWorld Malaysia 2025 competition, with the final selection via audition set for July 19 at Confetti KL and the grand final on Oct 27 at JW Marriott Hotel Kuala Lumpur.
Carrie Lee, who celebrates 21 years of pageant success this year, also announced that Miss CosmoWorld 2025 is opening doors for other countries to host the competition.
In her second time as organising chairlady Joyce Chao shared a heartfelt reflection about how the pageant transformed her life.
“This pageant shaped me into the woman I am today.
“Before joining, I was just an ordinary psychologist. I didn’t know how to walk in heels or perform a catwalk. But this journey challenged me, strengthened me and helped me discover new possibilities in life.
“You don’t need to be perfect to begin – just take the first step and grow along the way.
“I encourage more people to join and explore the possibilities that await,” she said.
The event witnessed the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Miss CosmoWorld and its key partners:
- Melife as the official diamond sponsor
- WM-Partner as the talent management partner
- Miss Goddess of Nature Malaysia as a collaboration partner – their winners will automatically qualify as finalists for the Miss CosmoWorld Malaysia grand finals.
The event also celebrated the Walk of Fame, honoring past pageant queens who have made significant impacts, both locally and internationally. Notable names included:
- Miss Chinese Cosmos International:
Evana Ho (2006), Stephanie Lee (2007), Terri Wen (2010), Jennifer Foh (2011), Elisse Tan (2015) and Melissa Wong (2016) - Miss CosmoWorld Malaysia：
Zoe Yeoh (2020 winner), Tiffany Lee (2021 second runner up), Angela Looi (2022 winner), Rachel Tee (2022 first runner up), Tay Cheah (2023 winner), Yong Ke Ling (2024 winner) and Jesslyn Tan (2024 first runner up） - Miss CosmoWorld:
Nissareen Libung (Thailand 2018), Nihal (Morocco 2022), Jina (Iran 2022) and Zhou Yan Jun (China 2024).
As part of the nationwide publicity campaign, five billboards will be going up across major highways in Kuala Lumpur starting early June, in collaboration with Spectrum Outdoor.
Key sponsorships which support the event were announced: Melife (diamond sponsor), Song Ju Tea (gold sponsor), Medicyto Clinic (silver sponsor), WM-Partner (official talent management partner) and Confetti KL (venue sponsor).
For more information and registration, visit www.misscosmoworld.org or its official social media channels for updates and behind-the-scenes previews.
