Miss World Malaysia 2014

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Miss World Malaysia 2014
Date30 August 2014
VenueCorus Hotel, Kuala Lumpur
Entrants21
Placements5
Winner Dewi Liana Seriestha
Flag of Sarawak.svg  Sarawak
PersonalityDewi Liana Seriestha
Flag of Sarawak.svg  Sarawak
PhotogenicDhivya Suppiah
Flag of Kuala Lumpur Malaysia.svg  Kuala Lumpur
  2013
2015  

Miss World Malaysia 2014, the 48th edition of the Miss World Malaysia pageant, was held at the Corus Hotel, Kuala Lumpur on August 30, 2014. Melinder Bhullar of Kuala Lumpur crowned her successor, Dewi Liana Seriestha from Sarawak at the end of the event. [1] [2]

Contents

Twenty-one contestants from different states competed for the crown. Dewi then represented Malaysia at the Miss World 2014 held in London, United Kingdom where she received the Miss World Talent 2014 award and made it to the Top 25 quarter-finalist. [3]

Results

Final resultsContestant
Miss Malaysia World 2014
1st Runner-Up
2nd Runner-Up
  • #3 Sabah – Cassandra Jeremiah
3rd Runner-Up
4th Runner-Up

Special awards

AwardsContestant
Miss Photogenic
Miss Personality
  • #6 Sarawak – Dewi Liana Seriestha
Miss Beautiful Hair
Miss Elegance
  • #4 Sabah – Cheryl Joanne Chan
Miss Fitness
  • #3 Sabah – Cassandra Jeremiah
Miss Metrojaya
Miss Natural Beauty
Miss Social Media Queen
  • #3 Sabah – Cassandra Jeremiah
Miss Talent
  • #6 Sarawak – Dewi Liana Seriestha
Miss Wacoal
Miss Dr. Alice Award
  • #6 Sarawak – Dewi Liana Seriestha

Contestants

21 contestants competed for the crown and title.

ContestantRepresentedHeightPlacement
Amelia Tan Shei Shen Kangar, Perlis 167 cm (5 ft 5+12 in)
Bob Low Sze Yie Putrajaya 175 cm (5 ft 9 in)1st Runner-Up
Cassandra Devi Jeremiah Penampang, Sabah 173 cm (5 ft 8 in)2nd Runner-Up
Cheryl Joanne Chan Fan Nyuk Kota Kinabalu, Sabah 165 cm (5 ft 5 in)
Claire Chin Kuching, Sarawak 161 cm (5 ft 3+12 in)
Dewi Liana Seriestha Bau, Sarawak 180 cm (5 ft 11 in)Winner
Dhivya Dhyana Suppiah Kuala Lumpur 175 cm (5 ft 9 in)
Esther Chiew Yen Qi Kinta, Perak 167 cm (5 ft 5+12 in)
Gurmesh Dhillon Ipoh, Perak 166 cm (5 ft 5+12 in)
Lisa Lau Li Ling Melaka City, Melaka 167 cm (5 ft 5+12 in)
Mabel Marshall Kuala Lumpur 159 cm (5 ft 2+12 in)
Mico Pun Chiew Yeok Johor Bahru, Johor 168 cm (5 ft 6 in)
Olivia Shyan Kuala Lumpur 168 cm (5 ft 6 in)4th Runner-Up
Ooi Ning Seremban, Negeri Sembilan 167 cm (5 ft 5+12 in)
Rebecca Soh Kuala Lumpur 168 cm (5 ft 6 in)
Ruth Jacob Kuala Lumpur 165 cm (5 ft 5 in)
Sabrina Chan Ipoh, Perak 165 cm (5 ft 5 in)
Shanti Poorrenee Ganasalingam Kuantan, Pahang 170 cm (5 ft 7 in)
Thang Sue Sien Shah Alam, Selangor 175 cm (5 ft 9 in)
Tracey Isabella Lovett Beaufort, Sabah 170 cm (5 ft 7 in)
Vidiana Dannis Kajang, Selangor 173 cm (5 ft 8 in)

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References

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  2. "Bidayuh Miss Malaysia World hopes to inspire others". Borneo Post Online. Retrieved 2022-02-05.
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