Miss Universe Malaysia 2017
Miss Universe Malaysia 2017, the 55th edition of the Miss Universe Malaysia pageant was held in The Majestic Hotel in Kuala Lumpur. Seventeen contestants from different states in Malaysia competed. The winner will represent Malaysia in Miss Universe 2017 pageant.
Reigning Miss Universe Malaysia, Kiran Jassal of Selangor crowned her successor, Samantha Katie James of Kuala Lumpur at the end of the event.
Results
Special awards
Judges
Pre-Interview Judges
- Andrea Fonseka – Miss Universe Malaysia 2004
- Kartini Arrifin – Director of iM4U Radio
- Hui Mathews – Founder of ash be nimble
- Sunita Chhabra – Editor, Life Inspired
- Dato' Sri Raja Rezza Shah @ Shah Rezza - Movie Producer, Founder of the Islamic Fashion Festival 2006
- Lina Tan - Filmmaker
Gala Night Judges
- Andrea Fonseka – Former Miss Malaysia Universe 2004 and former national director of Miss Universe Malaysia
- Dato' Hans Isaac – Malaysian actor, Writer, Director and Producer
- Judrieana Jamaludin - Marketing Manager, NBCUniversal International Networks
- Shawn Loong – Malaysian hair stylist
- Rizman Nordin – Malaysian fashion designer
- Datuk Sri Navneet Goenka - Founder & Vice President of CERES Jewels
- Debbie Goh – Actress and former beauty queen
Contestants
No. | Contestant | Age | Height | Ethnicity | Hometown | Occupation | Notes |
1 | Dana Low | 21 | Chinese | Subang Jaya, Selangor | Communications Student | 1st Runner-up | |
2 | Dewina Petrus Guriting | 25 | Kadazan-dusun | Kota Kinabalu, Sabah | Freelance Model | ||
3 | Erica Mae Tan | 25 | Chinese | Victoria City, Labuan | Biomedical Science Graduate | ||
4 | Gina Phillips | 21 | Chinese Irish | George Town, Penang | Social Science Student | Top 10 | |
5 | Jaspreet Kaur Gill | 23 | Punjabi | Ipoh, Perak | Accounting Student | ||
6 | Karshini Ghanesh | 19 | Indian | Johor Bahru, Johor | Medical Student | Top 10 | |
7 | Laura Simon | 24 | Kadazan-dusun Chinese | Kota Kinabalu, Sabah | Personal Trainer/Fencing Coach | 3rd Runner-up | |
8 | Maegan Yip Rue Vey | 24 | Chinese | Ampang, Selangor | Entrepreneurship Development Executive | ||
9 | Michelle Soin Syeh Ling | 20 | Chinese | Muar, Johor | Law Student | ||
10 | Nicolle Tan Jia Yi | 19 | Chinese | Petaling Jaya, Selangor | Psychology Student | ||
11 | Ollemadthee Kunasagaran | 24 | Indian | George Town, Penang | Engineering Graduate | 2nd Runner-up | |
12 | Peh Leon | 23 | Chinese | Sri Hartamas, K.L | Finance Manager | Top 10 | |
13 | Samantha Katie James | 22 | Chinese Brazilian | Klang, Selangor | Professional Model/Actress | Winner | |
14 | Savina Devi K. Thamilavanan | 24 | Indian | Ampang, Kuala Lumpur | Marketing Associate | Top 10 | |
15 | Sonia Naidu Devakrishnan | 22 | Bidayuh Indian | Kuching City, Sarawak | Rates Analyst | Top 10 | |
16 | Tammy Marion Singho | 20 | British Portuguese Indian | Shah Alam, Selangor | Business Model | ||
17 | Tanalaksiumy Mahenthiran Rayer | 22 | Indian Chinese | Bukit Mertajam, Penang | National Athlete/Accounting Student | Top 10 | |
18 | Zara Tam | 24 | Chinese | Johor Bahru, Johor | Entrepreneur/Boutique Owner | Pre-eliminated/quit before Coronation |
Top 50
The Top 50 contestants was announced via Miss Universe Malaysia official website.No. | Contestant | Age | Height | Ethnicity | Hometown |
1 | Ollemadthee Kunasagaran | 24 | 171 cm | Indian | Penang |
2 | Gina Phillips | 21 | 168 cm | Eurasian | Penang |
3 | Mahalakshmi Raja Gopal | 26 | 172 cm | Indian | Penang |
4 | Hazelyn Ng | 20 | 168 cm | Chinese | Penang |
5 | Harcanaa Elankovan | 19 | 173 cm | Punjabi | Penang |
6 | Khoo Juu Yei | 23 | 169 cm | Chinese | Penang |
7 | Sarah Lim | 20 | 170 cm | Chinese | Penang |
8 | Dewina Petrus Guriting | 25 | 166 cm | Kadazandusun | Sabah |
9 | Chyna Stephens | 20 | 168 cm | Kadazandusun | Sabah |
10 | Laura Simon | 24 | 172 cm | Kadazandusun | Sabah |
11 | Deidra Cassandra | 23 | 171 cm | Kadazandusun | Sabah |
12 | Amy Leong | 23 | 173 cm | Chinese | Sarawak |
13 | Chong Yiik Li | 22 | 168 cm | Chinese | Sarawak |
14 | Fiona Wilson | 20 | 170 cm | Iban | Sarawak |
15 | Khu Zhiou Ru | 21 | 171 cm | Chinese | Sarawak |
16 | Lee Mindy | 22 | 170 cm | Chinese | Johor |
17 | Michelle Soin | 20 | 171 cm | Chinese | Johor |
18 | Janice Lim | 23 | 178 cm | Chinese | Johor |
19 | Narishma Tiwari | 23 | 177 cm | Indian | Johor |
20 | Chong Li May | 18 | 168 cm | Chinese | Kuala Lumpur |
21 | Dana Low | 21 | 171 cm | Chinese | Kuala Lumpur |
22 | Erica Tan | 25 | 173 cm | Chinese | Kuala Lumpur |
23 | Gaya** | 25 | 168 cm | Indian | Kuala Lumpur |
24 | Maegan Yip | 23 | 173 cm | Chinese | Selangor |
25 | Jaspreet Kaur | 23 | 170 cm | Indian | Kuala Lumpur |
26 | Karshini Ganesh | 19 | 169 cm | Indian | Kuala Lumpur |
27 | Kirsten** | 18 | 170 cm | Chinese | Kuala Lumpur |
28 | Lynn Sia | 24 | 174 cm | Chinese | Kuala Lumpur |
29 | Meme Yaw | 22 | 172 cm | Chinese | Kuala Lumpur |
30 | Juliet Ching Seet Yen | 25 | 171 cm | Chinese | Kuala Lumpur |
31 | Ng Sher Yin | 19 | 168 cm | Chinese | Kuala Lumpur |
32 | Nicolle Tan | 19 | 168 cm | Chinese | Kuala Lumpur |
33 | Peh Leon | 23 | 172 cm | Chinese | Kuala Lumpur |
34 | Samantha Katie James | 21 | 170 cm | Caucasian | Kuala Lumpur |
35 | Savina Vanan | 24 | 172 cm | Indian | Kuala Lumpur |
36 | Sonia Naidu | 22 | 172 cm | Indian | Sarawak |
37 | Su Hsien | 22 | 178 cm | Chinese | Kuala Lumpur |
38 | Tai Fung Ying Tan | 22 | 175 cm | Chinese | Kuala Lumpur |
39 | Tammy Marion Singho | 20 | 172 cm | Eurasian | Kuala Lumpur |
40 | Tanalaksiumy M. Rayer | 22 | 172 cm | Indian | Kuala Lumpur |
41 | Tanisha Suwandy | 18 | 172 cm | Indian | Kuala Lumpur |
42 | Wong Yi Sheong | 21 | 175 cm | Chinese | Kuala Lumpur |
43 | Zara Tam | 24 | 172 cm | Chinese | Kuala Lumpur |
44 | Karen Kaur | 22 | 178 cm | Indian | Kuala Lumpur |
45 | Mohana Ramanee | 24 | 178 cm | Indian | Kuala Lumpur |
46 | Victoria Ann De Souza | 22 | 177 cm | Caucasian | Selangor |
47 | Abby Teoh | 21 | 173 cm | Chinese | Selangor |
48 | Delveena Kaur | 22 | 175 cm | Indian | Selangor |
49 | Esdelyn Litia | 25 | 168 cm | Chinese | Pahang |
50 | Loo Liu Yan | 20 | 170 cm | Chinese | Kedah |
Crossovers
Contestants who previously competed/appeared at other national beauty pageants:;Miss Glam World
- 2018 -Tanalaksiumy M. Rayer '
- 2018 -Tanalaksiumy M. Rayer '
- 2018 - Sonia Naidu Devakrishnan '
- 2017 - Ollemadthee Kunasagaran '
- 2017 - Ollemadthee Kunasagaran '
- 2016 - Ollemadthee Kunasagaran '
- 2016 - Dewina Petrus Guriting '
- 2016 - Laura Simon
;Unduk Ngadau Kota Kinabalu
- 2016 - Laura Simon '
- 2016 - Dewina Petrus Guriting '
- 2016 - Dewina Petrus Guriting '
- 2015 - Sonia Naidu Devakrishnan '
- 2015 - Dewina Petrus Guriting '
- 2014 - Dewina Petrus Guriting '
- 2013 - Samantha Katie James '
- 2013 - Dewina Petrus Guriting '
- 2012 - Jaspreet Kaur Gill '
- 2011 - Dewina Petrus Guriting '
- 2011 - Laura Simon
- 2011 - Laura Simon '
- 2010 - Dewina Petrus Guriting '