Teacher hailed Miss Malaysia Tourism 2012

SUBANG JAYA – A 20-year-old part-time teacher Jun Yong Wan Jun from Penang won the Miss Malaysia Tourism 2012 beauty pageant at the grand final of Miss Malaysia Tourism 2012 Pageant.

Winners' smiles: Newly crowned Miss Malaysia Tourism 2012 Jun Yong Wan Jun (centre) is flanked by first runner-up Michelle Fong Kah Yin (left) and second runner-up Valerie Chua Hui Chin (right).

A 20-year-old part-time teacher Jun Yong Wan Jun from Penang has won the Miss Malaysia Tourism 2012 beauty pageant at the grand final of Miss Malaysia Tourism 2012 Pageant held at Grand Dorsett Subang Hotel in Subang Jaya, Selangor on Saturday night.

She beat 16 other contestants from around the country in four segments –  traditional costume, batik, evening wear and the Question and Answer session with a panel of judges who included singing legend D.J Dave and celebrity journalist Kee Hua Chee.

Jun Yong, whose hobbies include singing, reading and swimming, was crowned by last year’s winner Gabriella Robinson.

First runner-up was 22-year-old freelance model Michelle Fong Kah Yin from Kuala Lumpur while freelance blogger Valerie Chua Hui Chin, 24, from Muar, Johor was second runner-up.

Standing 166 cm tall and weighing 53 kg, Jun Yong will represent the country at the 16th Miss Tourism International 2012 World Final which will be hosted by Malaysia and will be held in December this year with more than 60 countries participating.

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Jun Yong won cash prize of RM10,000, a full scholarship at HELP University, AVON cosmetic hamper, Nestle fitness cereal and various other sponsored products worth more than RM2,300

Miss Malaysia Tourism 2012 winner Jun Yong (centre), first runner-up Michelle Fong (left) and second runner-up Valerie Chua (right) waving the Jalur Gemilang after their crowning.
First runner-up Michelle Fong (left) and second runner-up Valerie Chua (right) giving winner Jun Yong a kiss on the cheek.
Winner Jun Yong (left) being crowned by last year's winner Gabriella Robinson.
Oops! The crown fell off her head as newly crowned Miss Malaysia Tourism 2012 Jun Yong was hugged by last year's winner Gabriella Robinson.
Miss Malaysia Tourism 2012 Jun Yong taking the victory walk.
The winners looking beautiful in their evening gowns.
The Top 5 finalists (L-R) Michelle Fong, Maarif Farazatul Balqish, Jane Koo, Jun Yong and Valerie Chua waiting to find out who will win.
Singer legend D. J Dave captivates the 17 beauties and guests with his evergreen songs.

Jun Yong was on cloud nine as she also won four subsidiary titles – Miss Loving Heart, Miss Best in Talent, Miss MRCA Radiant and Miss Beverly Hills Personality. Each of the subsidiary titles carry RM1,000 cash prize.

Singer legend D.J Dave later took to the stage and sang two songs “Cinta Abadi” (Eternal Love) and “The Way You Look Tonight” to loud cheer and applause.

A winner’s party was held after the crowning of Miss Malaysia Tourism 2012 where the winners, other finalists and  guests partied the night away as they celebrated the winners of the pageant.

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The Miss Tourism Malaysia 2012 final was organised by Gabriella Productions International and headed by its national director Gabriella Robinson who is the reigning Miss Tourism International 2011.

Top 3 Winners and Subsidiary Title Winners Awards List:

Miss Malaysia Tourism 2012 winner: Jun Yong Wan Jun, 20
First Runner-up: Michelle Fong Kah Yin, 22
Second Runner-up: Valerie Chua Hui Chin, 24

Miss Loving Heart Award: Jun Yong Wan Jun, 20
Best in Talent Award: Jun Yong Wan Jun, 20
Miss Poh Kong Gorgeous Award: Nichole Teo Han Lin, 19
Best in Batik Award: Patricia Phang Guan Qun, 21
Miss F.A.B Publikan Award: Ling Kao Yu Ling, 22
Miss MRCA Radiant Award: Jun Yong Wan Jun, 20
Miss Anew Avon Award: Khoo Mei Yee, 19
Miss Friendship Award: Pauline Koo Por Lin, 21
Miss Beverly Hills Personality Award: Jun Yong Wan Jun, 20

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Thomas Tan joined CJMY in 2011. At the second annual conference in Johor Bahru, he received the 'Best Article 2011' Award. To date, he has published over 1,000 articles on community events and various topics.