Miss Universe Malaysia 2025

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Miss Universe Malaysia 2025
Date12 September 2025
Presenters
  • Hansen Lee
  • Nadia Heng
[1]
Entertainment
ThemeRedefining Your Journey [2]
VenueMajestic Ballroom, The Majestic Hotel Kuala Lumpur
Entrants16
Placements8
WinnerChloe Lim
Kuala Lumpur
PhotogenicJen Li
Kuala Lumpur [1]
  2024
2026 

Miss Universe Malaysia 2025 was the 58th edition of the Miss Universe Malaysia pageant.

Contents

Chloe Lim of Kuala Lumpur was crowned as the winner at the end of the event. Lim will represent Malaysia at Miss Universe 2025 in Thailand. [3]

Background

On July 31, Charissa Chong, Miss Grand Malaysia 2022 and first runner-up of Miss Universe Malaysia 2020, was announced as the new national director. [4]

Selection of participants

The open call for applications began on May 4, attracting hundreds of women from across the country. A closed-door and an online audition were held on 14 June and 18 June at Holiday Inn Bangsar, with evaluations conducted by a panel of esteemed judges. Contestants were assessed on intellect, cultural awareness, communication skills, poise, and confidence, with 26 shortlisted to proceed to the voting stage. The voting stage was conducted via the Zetrix MU Voting App between June 25 and July 6. [5]

Official national costume designer

The organization, in collaboration with Persatuan Pentas Anak Seni Malaysia (PPASM), announced Malaysia’s Top National Costume Designer Grand Final, to be held at Sabah International Convention Centre on August 31. The winner will be collaborating with the organization for the official national costume for the Miss Universe 2025 stage. [6] The grand winner was a costume inspired by the Bajau Sama traditional attire by Sabahan designer, Mell Sulaiman. [7] [8]

New crown

The organization has unveiled the new official crown ahead of the gala night this year, revealing the "Eternal Blossom" in partnership with A Vintage Collezione. The crown is made out of 18K white gold and 16.39 carats of natural diamonds. [9]

Location and date

On August 21, the organization scheduled the finals for September 12, through an announcement on their official Facebook page. The pageant will be held at the Majestic Ballroom, The Majestic Hotel Kuala Lumpur. [10]

Results

Placements

Placement [11] Contestant
Miss Universe Malaysia 2025Chloe Lim
1st Runner-UpPriyaa Simmi
2nd Runner-UpJenli Lee
Top 8
  • Malveen Kaur
  • Ranmeet Jassal
  • Priyanka Sockanathan
  • Elina Cheah
  • Priscilla Yap

Subsidiaries titles and sponsor awards

Award [1] Contestant
Miss Elegance
  • Jenli Lee
Miss Photogenic
Miss Bright Skin
Miss Crowning Glory
Miss Love Life
  • Chloe Lim
Miss Fitness
Miss Spritzer
Miss Social Media
  • Malveen Kaur

Pageant

Format

During the coronation night, the contestants competed in the national costume, swimsuit competition, and evening gown round after which the field was narrowed to 8 semi-finalists. Afterward, the top 8 semi-finalists then competed in the question-and-answer portion, and the top 3 finalists were announced followed by the Miss Universe Malaysia 2025 crowning. [12]

Selection committee

Audition judges

Audition judges consisted of the following personalities:

  • Datin Seri Livonia Ricky - Chairperson of Miss Universe Malaysia Organization
  • James Tan - Founder and director of Evenstar Management
  • Charissa Chong - National director of Miss Universe Malaysia Organization
  • Rubini Sambanthan - Actress and model

Pre-judging panel

Pre-judging panel consisted of the following personalities: [13]

  • Datin Seri Livonia Ricky - Chairperson of Miss Universe Malaysia Organization
  • Sabrina Beneett - Miss Universe Malaysia 2014
  • Marlene Lim - Pageant consultant and health equity advocate
  • Eva Shahrul - Make-up stylist

Gala night judging panel

The panel of judges consisted of the following personalities: [12]

  • Datin Seri Livonia Ricky - Chairperson of Miss Universe Malaysia Organization
  • Marlene Lim - Pageant consultant and health equity advocate
  • Siti Rahayu Baharin - Child rights activist with Yayasan Chow Kit
  • Dr. Jillian Heng - Co-Founder of Bright Clinic
  • Fenti Riana - Head of Special Projects, Boost Juice Bars Malaysia
  • Ashlee Ng - General Manager of Consumer Products Division of L’Oréal Malaysia & Singapore

Delegates

Top 16

The Top 16 finalists were announced on July 31 during a press conference at Holiday Inn Bangsar. [14] [15]

DelegateAgeHeightStateProfession
Bhadrani Nagendran271.60 m (5 ft 3 in) Kuala Lumpur Social Worker
Chloe Chin241.60 m (5 ft 3 in)SelangorBusiness Strategist
Chloe Lim271.70 m (5 ft 7 in)Kuala LumpurManagement Consultant
Elaine Cheah261.71 m (5 ft 7+12 in)Kuala LumpurRecruitment Consultant
Elina Cheah241.71 m (5 ft 7+12 in)SelangorFreelance Model
Jen Li281.68 m (5 ft 6 in)Kuala LumpurModel & Dive Trip Coordinator
Joey Leng251.66 m (5 ft 5+12 in) Perak Content Creator
Kavita Sanglish261.63 m (5 ft 4 in)Kuala LumpurPsychology Graduate
Keerthanaah Parthipan251.68 m (5 ft 6 in) Negeri Sembilan Psychology Student
Malveen Kaur311.68 m (5 ft 6 in) Johor Emcee & Live Host
Priscilla Yap251.68 m (5 ft 6 in)Kuala LumpurEngineer & Pilates Instructor
Priyaa Simmi301.70 m (5 ft 7 in)Kuala LumpurBusiness Advisor
Priyanka Sockanathan241.70 m (5 ft 7 in)Kuala LumpurFreelance Model & Content Creator
Ranmeet Jassal331.70 m (5 ft 7 in)SelangorMedical Doctor
Tan Su Jie251.67 m (5 ft 5+12 in) Melaka Global Business Journalism Student
Valenice Tiong361.76 m (5 ft 9+12 in) Sarawak Tour Operations & Sales Executive

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