The prestigious Miss CosmoWorld Malaysia 2024 pageant crowned Yong Ke Ling as this year’s winner at a grand event held at JW Marriott Kuala Lumpur. Organized by CL Skin Sdn. Bhd. and founded by celebrity Carrie Lee Sze Kei, Miss CosmoWorld Malaysia continues its mission to celebrate Malaysia’s young women who embody not only beauty but also intelligence, talent, and community dedication.
This year’s competition brought together an impressive high-profile attendees roster of guests, with Y.M. Tengku Dato’ Dr. Hishammuddin Zaizi Bin Y.A.M Tengku Bendahara Azman Shah Alhaj, a member of the Selangor Royal Household, serving as Guest of Honor. Other VIPs were Erra Fazira, Nur Ruhainies Fazerah Zainul Ilyas, Carmen Soo Wai Ming, Winnie Kok Mui Kuan, Dato Goh Cheh Yak, Datin Sri Jekkie, past beauty queens, and industry VIPs, creating a memorable night of glamour, inspiration, and cultural pride.
Embracing Cultural Heritage Through Pageantry
Miss CosmoWorld Malaysia has gained a reputation for its unique approach to pageantry, which emphasizes not only beauty but also Malaysia’s cultural richness and heritage. Y.M. Tengku Dato’ Dr. Hishammuddin Zaizi Bin Y.A.M Tengku Bendahara Azman Shah Alhaj highlighted the event’s impact on both Malaysia’s global reputation and cultural promotion: “Miss CosmoWorld has always been a great platform to promote to the global stage young Malaysian ladies who not only possess beauty but also skills that go beyond their looks…[they] will serve as a reflection of Malaysia’s beauty, diversity, and potential.”
In alignment with this vision, Miss CosmoWorld Malaysia’s 2024 theme, “Roman,” underscores the responsibility of today’s actions for a better future, encouraging young women to lead with purpose. Datin Sri Jekkie, representing event sponsor MeLife Global (M) Sdn. Bhd., expressed her appreciation for the theme, stating, “Together with me, my MeLife team strives to enhance woman beauty naturally. Let’s be an inspiring role model and work towards a better world.”
Championing Female Empowerment
This year’s competition highlighted the importance of female empowerment, with Ms. Carrie Lee, the event founder, explaining that Miss CosmoWorld Malaysia is more than a beauty pageant—it is a platform for young women to develop essential skills. “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. This event will create a valuable opportunity for our future beauty queens from diverse cultures to share, educate, and learn from each other’s experiences,” she stated.
With sustainability as a key theme, this year’s pageant also initiated “A Day to Save the Earth, A Day to Save Life,” promoting environmental consciousness among contestants. The focus on community impact reflects Miss CosmoWorld Malaysia’s commitment to making a positive social difference. In addition to cash prizes and benefits totaling RM 200,000, each delegate receives training to help them achieve their entrepreneurial goals, further empowering them as leaders in their own right.
Winners Announced at the Grand Finale
After a rigorous selection process that included empowerment training, fitness routines, and public speaking, the top five contestants were announced. Yong Ke Ling emerged as Miss CosmoWorld Malaysia 2024 and will represent Malaysia on the international stage on November 20 at The St. Regis Kuala Lumpur.
Other winners include Jesslyn Tan Wei Lin as the 1st Runner-Up and Vivian Tan Xin Yi as the 2nd Runner-Up. Additionally, Carmen Lee Chia Mun, Lee Ping Nee, and other delegates were recognized with subtitle awards, celebrating attributes such as elegance, wellness, and talent. This year’s event concluded with a heartfelt dedication to the future of Miss CosmoWorld Malaysia, as Ms. Lee hinted that this might be her final year hosting the celebrated pageant.
Miss CosmoWorld Malaysia 2024 Winners
Top 3 Winners:
- Winner: Yong Ke Ling
- 1st Runner-Up: Jesslyn Tan Wei Lin
- 2nd Runner-Up: Vivian Tan Xin Yi
Top 5 Finalists:
- Lee Ping Nee
- Carmen Lee Chia Mun
- Vivian Tan Xin Yi
- Jesslyn Tan Wei Lin
- Yong Ke Ling
Subtitle Winners:
- Miss Perfect Skin: Vivian Tan Xin Yi
- Miss Elegant: Jesslyn Tan Wei Lin
- Miss Popularity: Chan Joey
- Miss Photogenic: Angel Teoh Siew Rong
- Miss Beautiful Smile: Lee Ping Nee
- Miss Wellness: Carmen Lee Chia Mun
- Miss Glamorous: Jacy Tan Ka Yan
- Miss Talent: Jocelyn Ooi Jia Xing
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