Tun Tan Siew Sin was a Malaysian politician who served as the Minister of Commerce and Industry, Minister of Finance, and 3rd President of the Malaysian Chinese Association, a major component party of Alliance and later Barisan Nasional (BN) coalitions. In his term as the Minister of Finance, a new Malaysian currency, Malaysian Ringgit was introduced. He is the longest-serving Minister of Finance by serving in the position for 15 years.
This article lists important figures and events in Malaysian public affairs during the year 1975, together with births and deaths of notable Malaysians.
The Cheras Christian Cemetery is the largest Christian Cemetery in Malaysia. The cemetery is located in Cheras, Kuala Lumpur and was opened in 1900. The cemetery has a capacity of 22,000 burial plots, all of which were full by January 2012.
The Miss Universe Malaysia is an annual national beauty pageant and an organization that selects Malaysia's representative to the annual Miss Universe contest. On occasion, when the winner does not qualify, a runner-up is sent.
Tan Sri Yahaya bin Ahmad was the founder, chairman and chief executive officer of the DRB-HICOM Group of Malaysia. He was famously known as Malaysia's "Car Czar".
Samantha Schubert was a Malaysian actress, model as well as beauty pageant titleholder of Miss Malaysia World 1991.
Miss Universe Malaysia 2017, the 51st edition of the Miss Universe Malaysia, was held on 23 February 2017 at the Majestic Hotel, Kuala Lumpur. Samantha James of Kuala Lumpur of was crowned by the outgoing titleholder, Kiran Jassal of Selangor at the end of the event. She then represented Malaysia at the Miss Universe 2017 pageant in Las Vegas, United States.
Miss Malaysia World 2015, the 49th edition of Miss World Malaysia was held at the Corus Hotel, Kuala Lumpur on August 29, 2015. Dewi Liana Seriestha of Sarawak crowned her successor, Brynn Zalina Lovett from Sabah at the end of the event. The main sponsors for the event was Metrojaya and Corus Hotel while the exclusive sponsor was Wacoal Malaysia.
Miss Malaysia World 2013, the 47th edition of Miss World Malaysia was held at the Corus Hotel, Kuala Lumpur on August 1, 2014. Yvonne Lee of Selangor crowned her successor, Melinder Bhullar from Kuala Lumpur at the end of the event.
Miss Universe Malaysia 2019, the 53rd edition of the Miss Universe Malaysia, was held on 7 March 2019 at the Majestic Araneta Auditorium, Kuala Lumpur. Shweta Sekhon of Kuala Lumpur was crowned by the outgoing titleholder, Jane Teoh of Penang at the end of the event. She then represented Malaysia at the Miss Universe 2019 pageant in Atlanta, United States.
Miss World Malaysia is a national beauty pageant and an organisation based in Malaysia. The winner will represents the country at Miss World. On occasion, when the winner does not qualify, a runner-up is sent.
Miss Universe Malaysia 2020, the 54th edition of the Miss Universe Malaysia, was held on 5 September 2020 at Kota Damansara, Petaling Jaya, Selangor. Francisca Luhong James of Sarawak was crowned by the outgoing titleholder, Shweta Sekhon of Kuala Lumpur at the end of the event. She represents Malaysia at Miss Universe 2020 pageant held in Hollywood, Florida, United States.
Miss Malaysia 1963, the first edition of the Miss World Malaysia pageant was held on 23 April 1963, at the Stadium Negara in Kuala Lumpur. 30 candidates from all across Federation, Singapore and Borneo were expected to compete but only 11 candidates were chosen to compete in the grand finale while the remainder will be taking part in a fashion tableau in conjunction of the contest.
Miss Malaysia World 1992, the 26th edition of the Miss World Malaysia pageant was held on August 23, 1992, at the Hotel Crown Princess in Kuala Lumpur. Miss Malaysia World 1991, Samantha Schubert crowned her successor, Fazira Wan Chek from Kuala Lumpur at the end of the event. She then represented Malaysia at Miss World 1992 where she won Miss Talented award.
Miss Malaysia World 1993, the 27th edition of the Miss World Malaysia pageant was held on August 15, 1993, at the Grand Mahkota Ballroom, Istana Hotel in Kuala Lumpur. Miss Malaysia World 1992, Fazira Wan Chek crowned her successor, Jacqueline Ngu from Sarawak at the end of the event. She then represented Malaysia at Miss World 1993.
Tan Sri Mazlan Nordin was a prominent Malaysian journalist. He was born on 14 October 1925 in Tanjung Malim, Perak. He was a journalist at Utusan Melayu and Berita Harian; Editor-in-Chief and managing director of Utusan Melayu (1983–1987). Then first Chief Editor and chairman of the Malaysian National News Agency (BERNAMA) from February 1989 until 2003.
Miss Universe Malaysia 2022 was the 55th edition of the Miss Universe Malaysia pageant which was held on 7 October 2022 at M Resort and Hotel, Damansara, Kuala Lumpur. Miss Universe Malaysia 2020, Francisca Luhong James crowned Cheam Wei Yeng at the end of the event. She represented Malaysia in Miss Universe 2022.
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