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Miss Georgia, Ani Stepanishvili, has been crowned Miss Asia Global Malaysia 2026 at the final in Penang. The event took place at Harris Hotel and Conventions in Sunshine Central Penang, Air Itam.
Thirty-seven women took part. They spent 10 days in Penang, where they visited local attractions before they took the stage.
Here is how the night went, who won the other awards and why the state backed it.
How the Miss Asia Global final played out
The contestants came from Europe, Asia, Africa and the Americas. The Miss Asia Global Malaysia 2026 final began with a costume round.
The contestants showed their talents, culture and evening wear. Next came a dance show in kebaya. It had four Malay dances, all on stage.
Then six contestants showed their talents on stage. Finally, an evening gown parade closed the night.
The Georgian won from five finalists. Miss Malaysia, Teh Jing En, came second, The Vibes reported.
Miss Uzbekistan, Shokhida Rasulova, placed third. Miss Thailand, Patchariya Chantelle Riddell, was fourth.
Miss Mexico, Karla Maria Diaz De Leon Kemp, completed the top five. The finalists later posed together for a group photograph.
The segment winners are listed below. Each round had its own top three.
Who won the segments and special awards
The results are as follows. In the national costume and self-introduction round, Miss Singapore took first place. Miss Mexico was first runner-up, and Miss Japan was second runner-up.
For the talent showcase, Miss Mongolia won. Miss Chinese Taipei and Miss India were first and second runner-up.
In the evening gown parade, Miss Slovakia took first place. Miss New Zealand and Miss Philippines followed.
Miss Thailand won two special titles, Miss Grace with a Purpose and Miss Popular. Miss Philippines took Miss Beauty with a Mission.
Miss Egypt was named Miss People’s Choice. Miss China won Miss Glamour. Miss Romania took Miss Charming. Miss Tajikistan won Miss Congeniality.
Miss Indonesia won Miss Photogenic. Miss Poland took Miss Confidence. Miss Republic of Congo won Miss Natural Beauty. Miss Japan took Miss Personality.
Miss Zambia won Miss Fashionista. Miss South Africa took Miss Humanity. Miss Malaysia also won Miss PETACE Elegance.
Why Penang backed the Miss Asia Global
State Tourism and Creative Economy Committee chairman Wong Hon Wai attended the final. He said the pageant helped promote Penang beyond George Town.
He said it showed off the state’s heritage, food, nature and the tourism potential of Seberang Perai.
He also stressed the value of global links. They make Penang easier to reach and open new tourism markets.
“We will continue working with airlines and industry partners,” Wong said. He wants to keep routes running and build demand. Hainan Airlines recently linked Haikou to Penang, for example.
Wong added that the pageant promotes women’s leadership and confidence. It also gave visitors a chance to see Penang.
Deputy Chief Minister II Jagdeep Singh Deo also attended. He said such events help Penang welcome visitors. “The world is here,” Jagdeep said.
Miss Asia Global 2026 chairman Datuk Seri Syed Mohamad Aidid Syed Murtaza also spoke. He said it brings people together.
Former Penang governor Tun Ahmad Fuzi Abdul Razak came too, with his wife.
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