(Seated on stage, from left) Ho, Ng, Berjaya times Square Hotel Kuala Lumpur manager Low Siew Peng, Ooi, PRIFE International group president Steven Lai, Symposium Mansion advisor Tony Yap and Gintell assistant general manager Mac Chung with the 17 finalists and their sponsors at Berjaya times Square Hotel.
MISS Chinese World 2023 returns to Malaysia for its first physical final since 2017.
Miss Chinese World president Tan Sri Danny Ooi said 40% of the Chinese delegates who applied for visas to attend the upcoming grand final were not granted permission to leave their country.
“However, we still have 17 finalists for the Miss Chinese World 2023 grand final, which will be held today at Berjaya Times Square Hotel Grand Ballroom,” he said.
He added that the date “520” was significant in Chinese as it sounds similar to “I love you”, and he hoped the participants develop a love for Malaysia during their time here.
Some of the finalists in Miss Chinese World 2023 at the press conference in Kuala Lumpur.
The 17 finalists are Chinese delegates from four countries – Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand and the Philippines.
“Miss Chinese World pageant is a celebration and remembrance of Chinese culture, values and traditions.
“It is also a platform to promote peace, goodwill, friendship and tourism among participants,” said Ooi.
The finalists will participate in various activities related to Chinese culture, such as visiting Chinese landmarks, immersing themselves in local cultural experiences and touring the sponsors’ establishments.
Finalists (from left) Lee Chai Suen from Penang, Malaysia; Brigita Kireina Leong from Kupang, Indonesia; Kittiyaporn Lanon from Si Sa Ket, Thailand; and Lau Koh Sin from Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia. — Photos: ONG SOON HIN/the Star
As part of their reward, the top three winners of Miss Chinese World 2023 will receive scholarships worth RM75,000 from Peninsula College.
Peninsula Higher Education general manager (sales and marketing) Ng Lai Quan said it had always been their goal to build on talent for the nation.
“It is our great pleasure to be one of the sponsors and we are looking forward to welcoming these glamorous women at our institution.
Finalist Yoong Jia Yi from Melaka, Malaysia.
“We are all here with a similar objective as we build a team of beauties with heart and wisdom,” she said.
Ng said she looked forward to seeing the finalists showcase their full potential during the grand final.
Wipro Consumer Care (LDW) Malaysia marketing and ecommerce head Christine Ho said Miss Chinese World was a platform for promoting peace, goodwill and friendship among different cultures and communities.
“The event unites young Chinese women from around the world to showcase their beauty, talents and intelligence.
Finalist Ng Yong Jia from Perak, Malaysia.
“Bio-essence is proud to support this event as a sponsor, as Miss Chinese World provides a platform for cultural exchange and diversity,” she said.
As part of the Miss Chinese World 2023 grand final, Ooi said a special voting contest was created in collaboration with MetaLive via the Metaverse platform, where the public can vote for the Miss Chinese World MetaLive Popularity 2023.
The finalists are allowed to return to their home countries and encourage their fans and followers to vote for them over a three-month period, thus providing more publicity for Miss Chinese World,” he said.
The public can vote for their favourite contestant by logging on to metaliveworld.io where numerous prizes await lucky voters.
Those interested to purchase tickets to the grand final, being held at the Manhattan Ballroom of Berjaya Times Square Hotel Kuala Lumpur at 7pm, can call Kelly Tan (012-339 6133), Eunice Koh (016-524 4820) or Ava Lee (011-3783 6186).
