Sabahan beauty is new Miss Grand Malaysia

Mel Dequanne Abar or Dequeen as she is fondly called by fans bested 22 finalists from all over Malaysia for the coveted Miss Grand Malaysia 2019 title.

The beauty from Kota Kinabalu, Sabah will be representing Malaysia to Miss Grand International 2019 scheduled to be held in Venezuela this coming 25 October offering USD$40,000 cash.

The winner also receives a business class return flight ticket to Venezuela courtesy from Bumijaya Kiara Biotech Sdn Bhd.

This is also a hattrick win for Sabah after Sanjeda John in 2017 and Debra Jeanne Poh last year.

Miss Grand Malaysia 2019 is held for the first time outside of Klang Valley with Miri city as the host for a week from 21 – 28 April. All finalists had a fun packed week of activities including visiting tourist attractions such as the Grand Old Lady, Miri Handicraft Centre, Piasau Nature Reserve, Miri Times Square, Miri Crocodile Farm and Coco Cabana Miri just to name a few.

At the final coronation, all 23 finalists kicked off the opening round with a fiery dance performance wearing dresses designed by talented Sarawakian designer Maatin Shakir.

The next round became more captivating as delegates wore a limited-edition swimwear by Bikini Malaysia before completing the final round in the evening gown.

Saroop Roshi from Perak and crowd favorite Haara Kumar from Selangor came in second and third respectively and both runner ups will also be representing Malaysia at major international pageants to be announced by the organization in due time.

All top three winners receive cash and prizes worth more than RM150,000 from main presenter Nur Sajat Aesthetics and grand sponsors including Clarel’s Malaysia, NuFinity and Borneo Medispa.

ROLL OF HONOURS:

Winner – Mel Dequanne Abar, 20, Sabah

Second – Saroop Roshi, 21, Perak

Third – Haara Kumar, 22, Selangor

Fourth – Julie Minele, 20, Sarawak

Fifth – Lishalinny Kanaran, 22, Selangor

SUBSIDIARY TITLES:

Miss Viral by Nur Sajat – Malle Christian, 21, Sabah

Best in Swimwear – Haara Kumar, 22, Selangor

Best in Evening Gown – Haara Kumar, 22, Selangor

Miss Popular Vote – Emily Chieng, 18, Sarawak

Miss Top Model – Mel Dequanne Abar, 20, Sabah

Miss Body Beautiful – Haara Kumar, 22, Selangor

Miss Congeniality – Simona Boonratana, 24, Selangor

Miss Beautiful Skin – Emily Elizabeth, 21, Sarawak

Miss Elegant – Julie Minele, 20, Sarawak