AdminVenice Koo was crowned Miss CosmoWorld Malaysia 2026 at the national pageant’s grand final held at the Grand Ballroom of JW Marriott Kuala Lumpur, emerging as the winner among 14 finalists.
Lydia Ngiam secured the first runner-up position, while Eileen Lee was named second runner-up. Shun Yi and Angel Chen completed the Top Five finalists at the event, which brought together contestants who competed in categories recognising stage presence, talent, leadership and other attributes.
Organised by CL Skin Sdn Bhd and founded by Carrie Lee Sze Kei, the pageant presented a total prize package valued at more than RM1 million, comprising cash prizes, commercial contracts, professional training courses, sponsored products and ambassadorship opportunities.
The organisers said RM62,500 in direct cash prizes was awarded across the winners and participating contestants. The grand final also featured a series of subsidiary awards recognising individual achievements in areas including creativity, wellness, personality and digital advocacy.
Finalists recognised for talent and leadership
The 14 finalists were Lydia Ngiam, Shelina Chin, Kelly Lee, Carol Keng, Eve Phuah, Venice Koo, Eileen Lee, Shun Yi, Evon Lee, Yi Xuan, Angel Chen, Crystal Wong, Michelle Leong and Lok Yee.
Beyond the main title, the subsidiary awards recognised contestants for their performances and attributes throughout the competition.
Eve Phuah received several awards, including Miss Photogenic, Miss Body Beautiful, Miss Charming and Miss Popularity On Ground. Venice Koo won Best Creativity Award and Miss Elegant, while Crystal Wong received Miss Glamorous and shared the Miss Talent award with Venice Koo.
Other recognitions included Kelly Lee as Miss Healthy, Eileen Lee as Miss Perfect Skin and Miss Popularity Online, and Shelina Chin as Miss Personality.
The awards also highlighted leadership and advocacy. Lok Yee received the Miss Leadership title, while Carol Keng won the Best Digital Advocacy Award. Evon Lee was named Miss Wellness, recognising another dimension of the competition beyond the main crown.
The grand final was attended by distinguished guests, including Tengku Dato’ Dr Hishammuddin Zaizi and Datin Hezita Mohd Hafidz. A panel of industry representatives and personalities evaluated the finalists.
Charity contributions accompany pageant
Charitable contributions formed another part of the event, with the organisers announcing RM235,000 pledged to welfare groups and charitable organisations during the grand final.
The announcement followed a separate initiative on Oct 24 involving a RM117,500 donation and an official vehicle sponsorship for St. John Ambulance Malaysia Negeri Melaka. The sponsored vehicle was identified as the Cosmoworld Ambulance SJM 8911.
The grand final also featured the Golden Heart Awards, which recognised three individuals for their contributions to charitable causes: Dato’ KT Lau of Songju, Dato’ Sri Edison Mun, identified as a charity leader, and Datin Sri Jekkie Chin of MELIFE.
Founded by Carrie Lee Sze Kei, Miss CosmoWorld Malaysia positions itself as a platform combining pageantry with leadership, professional development and social advocacy. The organisers said the prize package was designed to provide finalists with opportunities to develop their careers through training, commercial engagements and ambassadorships.
While Venice Koo took the national title, the subsidiary awards and charitable announcements formed additional highlights of the evening, reflecting the event’s wider programme of competition, recognition and community giving.
Sashidaran Gunathevan
C. Khor
Yalinie Mathan
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