Miri to host Miss Grand Malaysia pageant
MIRI: The third edition of Miss Grand Malaysia to be held here from April 21 to 28 will witness 24 finalists vying for the coveted title and the chance to represent Malaysia at the annual Miss Grand International pageant slated to be held in Venezuela this October.
Miss Grand Malaysia national director Jude Benjamin Lisa said for the first time, Miss Grand Malaysia will be held out of Klang Valley and the ideal city to host it is Miri due to its big fan base in East Malaysia, allowing lovers of the national pageant the great opportunity to be part of this glittery affair.
He emphasised the 2019 national pageant is also to support the tourism initiative by the Ministry of Arts, Tourism, Culture, Youth and Sports Sarawak and Sarawak Tourism Board for 2019 with ‘Sarawak More to Discover’.
“The 24 finalists will be treated to an exciting week of activities highlighting the attractions in Miri, including Niah National Park, Tusan Beach, Piasau Nature Reserve, Crocodile Farm Miri and Miri Times Square to name a few.
“The final coronation will see the reigning Miss Grand International 2018 winner from Paraguay, Clara Sosa, and Miss Grand Malaysia 2018 Debra Jeanne Poh crowning the new Miss Grand Malaysia with Minister of Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development Dato Sri Fatimah Abdullah as the guest of honour,” Jude told The Borneo Post when contacted yesterday.
Hosted by Dan Ling and Shannen Totten, the final coronation will see entertainments by talents from Borneo Jazz Festival, the official festival partner for Miss Grand Malaysia 2019.
Miss Grand Malaysia 2019 national pageant is presented by Nur Sajat Aesthetics and offers a total of RM200,000 in cash and prizes to the top three winners, and subsidiary titles including Miss Social Media, Best in Evening Gown, Best in Swimwear and Miss Popular Vote.
Sponsors also include Clarel’s Malaysia, NuFinity White and Borneo Medispa.
The 24 finalists will be wearing various fashion wardrobe apparels from Maatin Shakir, Indu Borneo, Bikini Malaysia and BorneoNative.
The public can now vote for their favourite finalist on Star Phone Mobile App from One Smart Star Malaysia which is available on both iOS and Android phone, the official Mobile App Partner.
The top finalist will advance automatically to the Top 12.
The preliminary competition will be held on April 26 at Coco Cabana, while the final coronation is on April 28 at Meritz Hotel.
For ticket purchase, visit www. ticket2u.com.my for early bird prices until April 15.
Miss Grand Malaysia 2019 is supported by Ministry of Tourism, Arts, Culture, Youth and Sports Sarawak, Sarawak Tourism Board and Miri City Council.
For daily updates, follow Miss Grand Malaysia on Facebook and Instagram.