The Miss Universe Malaysia Organization (MUMO) has unveiled the top 16 finalists of Miss Universe Malaysia 2024 during a press conference held at The Majestic Hotel, Kuala Lumpur on August 5, 2024.
Embracing its motto “Beauty Beyond You”, this year’s finalists represent a dynamic range of backgrounds from across the nation.
The top 16 finalists are:
- 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
MUMO national director Eleen Yong expressed her pride in the diverse selection of finalists.
“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,” she said.
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 diverge group of contestants include former beauty pageant contestants, a medical student, a social worker, a R&D lab technician cum chemist, a recruiter, a mermaid diving instructor and a law graduate from Tsinghua University in China, bringing a strong academic and intellectual presence to the competition.
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.
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 system will use Zetrix’s blockchain technology and 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.
Supporters can easily acquire these digital art collectibles using a Zetrix wallet, with the blockchain ensuring transparency and accuracy in vote verification. Voting will be open one to two weeks before the gala dinner in September.
The finalists will participate in 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.
