Miri welcomes Miss Grand Malaysia 2019 finalists

MIRI – City of Miri in Sarawak is welcoming 23 finalists for the 2019 Miss Grand Malaysia pageant

The unveiling of 23 finalists for the Miss Grand Malaysia 2019 pageant clad in their BorneoNative outfits during the press presentation at Pustaka Miri on 22 April 2019.

The city of Miri in Sarawak is welcoming 23 finalists of the 2019 Miss Grand Malaysia pageant from 21 – 28 April 2019.

The contestants, aged 18 – 27, from all over the country will be vying for the coveted title of Miss Grand Malaysia 2019 at the grand final that will take place at Meritz Hotel, Miri on 28 April 2019.

The final coronation will see reigning Miss Grand International 2018 Clara Sosa from Paraguay and Miss Grand Malaysia 2018 Debra Jeanne Poh crowning the new Miss Grand Malaysia 2019.

The crown winner will represent Malaysia at the Miss Grand International pageant slated to be held in Venezuela in October 2019.

“We support the tourism initiative by Sarawak Tourism Board for year 2019 with ‘Sarawak More To Discover’ and Miri City Council as a prelude to Miri May Fest held annually,” said MGM national director Jude Benjamin Lisa during the official presentation of the 23 finalists with Miri major Adam Yii at Pustaka Miri on 22 April.

During their stay at Merdeka Suites Hotel Miri as the official residence, the finalists will be treated to a fun packed pageant week to promote Miri as a tourist destination.

Among the planned activities highlighting the attractions in Miri include visits to Niah National Park, Tusan Beach, Piasau Nature Reserve, Crocodile Farm Miri and Miri Times Square.

Other activities include a Meet and Greet session with Nur Sajat at Bintang Megamall and a Facebook live cooking show on Miss Grand International Facebook page by Clara and Debra who will demonstrate the making of local cuisine such as mee kolo and Sarawak laksa.

Miss Grand Malaysia national director Jude Benjamin Lisa (in coat) and Miri city mayor Adam Yii (centre) pose with the finalists.

The Miss Grand Malaysia 2019 pageant is presented by Nur Sajat Aesthetics and offers cash and prizes worth RM200,000 to the Top 3 winners and subsidiary titles winners such as Miss Social Media, Best in Evening Gown, Best in Swimwear and Miss Popular Vote.

Main sponsors include Clarel’s Malaysia, NuFinity White and Borneo Medispa. The 23 finalists will be wearing various fashion wardrobes and apparels from sponsors Maatin Shakir, Indu Borneo, Bikini Malaysia and BorneoNative.

The grand final event will be emceed by Dan Ling and Shannen Totten and guests will be entertained by talents from Borneo Jazz Festival, the official festival partner.

MISS GRAND MALAYSIA 2019 FINALISTS

  1. Mel Dequanne Abar, 20, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah (Miss Grand Sabah 2019 winner)
  2. Devhia Barathi A/P Jayaraman, 23, Melaka (Miss Grand Melaka 2019 winner)
  3. Julie Minele anak Senele, 20, Kuching, Sarawak (Miss Grand Sarawak 2019 winner)
  4. Valerie Sim, 21, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
  5. Chieng Dee Ling, 18, Miri, Sarawak
  6. Anna Jhia-Jhia Tan, 25, Petaling Jaya, Selangor
  7. Zoey Marie Anderson, 24, Miri, Sarawak
  8. Lysandra Gabriel Storie, 21, Sibu, Sarawak
  9. Simona Boonratana, 24, Kuala Lumpur
  10. Marilyn Anak Lenggie, 22, Miri, Sarawak
  11. Malle Christian Anderson Barlus, 21, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
  12. Gloria Kelbin, 23, Kuching, Sarawak
  13. Vellma Eve Victorianus Golingai, 24, Penampang, Sabah
  14. Chermaine Kang Yi Ting, 27, Petaling Jaya, Selangor
  15. Emily Elizabeth Beard, 21, Miri, Sarawak
  16. Adriana Liun Anak David, 23, Sibu, Sarawak
  17. Lydia Yeo Sze Ern, 23, Kuala Lumpur
  18. Kishweni Jaganathan, 19, Petaling Jaya, Selangor (Miss Grand Kuala Lumpur 2019 winner)
  19. Gloria Jane Fernandez, 23, Kuala Lumpur
  20. Haaraneei Muthu Kumar, 22, Shah Alam, Selangor (Miss Grand Selangor 2019 winner)
  21. Michelle Voo, 18, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
  22. Lishalinny Kanaran, 22, Petaling Jaya, Selangor
  23. Saroopdeep Kaur, 21, Petaling Jaya, Selangor
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