Miss Universe Malaysia 2025

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Miss Universe Malaysia 2025
Date12 September 2025
Entertainment
ThemeRedefining Your Journey [1]
VenueMajestic Ballroom, The Majestic Hotel Kuala Lumpur
Entrants16
  2024
2026 

Miss Universe Malaysia 2025 will be the 34th edition of the Miss Universe Malaysia pageant.

Contents

Sandra Lim of Selangor will crown her successor at the end of the event. The winner will represent Malaysia at Miss Universe 2025 in Thailand.

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. [2]

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. [3]

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. [4] The grand winner was a costume inspired by the Bajau Sama traditional attire by Sabahan designer, Mell Sulaiman. [5] [6]

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. [7]

Delegates

Top 16

The Top 16 finalists were announced on July 31 during a press conference at Holiday Inn Bangsar. [8] [9]

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

References

  1. "16 jelitawan rebut takhta Miss Universe Malaysia 2025". tvsarawak.my (in Malay). TVS. 1 August 2025. Retrieved 9 August 2025.
  2. Pageant Circle (5 August 2025). "16 beauties vie to represent M'sia". thestar.com.my. The Star Malaysia. Retrieved 21 August 2025.
  3. Pageant Circle (3 August 2025). "Meet the Top 16 finalists for Miss Universe Malaysia 2025". pageantcircle.com. Pageant Circle. Retrieved 11 August 2025.
  4. "Malaysia's Top National Costume Designer Grand Final". Miss Universe Malaysia Official Facebook Page. 2025-08-14. Retrieved 2025-08-21.
  5. Hamizah Gunawan (2025-09-02). "Busana warisan Bajau Sama pikat hati juri, pereka Mell Sulaiman pemenang Pertandingan Kostum Nasional Malaysia 2025". Majority (in Malay). Retrieved 2025-09-02.
  6. "Mell Sulaiman to design Miss Universe Malaysia 2025 National Costume". The Borneo Post. 2025-09-02. Retrieved 2025-09-06.
  7. "The night we've been waiting for!". Miss Universe Malaysia Official Facebook Page. 2025-08-21. Retrieved 2025-08-21.
  8. "Miss Universe Malaysia 2025 Announces Their Top 16 Candidates". Hype Malaysia. Hype Malaysia. 1 August 2025. Retrieved 9 August 2025.
  9. Hassan, Amir (3 August 2025). "Ada Doktor, Jurutera & Aktivis! Kenali 16 Finalis Miss Universe Malaysia 2025!". Gempak.com (in Malay). Gempak. Retrieved 9 August 2025.