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Miss World Malaysia 2023 Press Conference (28/07/2023)
MISS WORLD MALAYSIA RETURNS TO SABAH WITH A BIGGER & MORE IMPACTFUL SHOW IN 2023
Story: Dragon Photos: HyperLive Entertainment & Fantastic Golden
The grand finals of Miss World Malaysia 2023 will take place on the 25th of August, once again at the prestigious Sabah International Convention Centre (SICC) in Kota Kinabalu. This was announced by Dr Sean Wong, the National Director of Miss World Malaysia, who unveiled the exciting developments during a momentous press conference attended by distinguished guests, sponsors, and media representatives. The Miss World Malaysia 2023 Beauty Festival, which is part of HyperLive Festival Malaysia, is organised by HyperLive Entertainment and Fantastic Golden and is set to create an unforgettable impact this year.
Officiating the all-important press conference was its Guest of Honor, the honourable Tourism Minister of Sabah, Yang Berhormat Datuk Christina Liew. Joining her were other distinguished VIP guests, including Puan Junainah Abbie, Director General of Kota Kinabalu City Hall, Datuk Susan Chang, Chairman of Love Vibrant Kota Kinabalu and Vice Chairman 1 of MICCI, Mr Eric Goh, Managing Director of Fantastic Golden - the Official Licensee of Miss World Malaysia, Mr Bernard Chow, Business Development Director of Fantastic Golden, Miss World Malaysia 2022 Wenanita Angang and Mr Gerry D'Cruz, General Manager of Pacific Sutera Hotel, Sutera Harbour Resort, enhancing the prestige and significance of the press conference.
"Miss World Malaysia Beauty Festival is more than just a beauty pageant, as it embodies a profound journey of empowerment, talent, intellect, and philanthropy," Dr Sean Wong emphasized in his welcome address.
"The collaboration with the Ministry of Tourism, Culture, and Environment Sabah further amplifies the impact of this prestigious event, uniting exceptional young women from across Malaysia to make a tangible difference in the lives of others," he added.
The Miss World Malaysia Beauty Festival got a big boost when YB Datuk Christina Liew announced the Ministry’s full support of the events. "The Miss World Malaysia 2023 Beauty Festival is a momentous event that not only will captivate our hearts but will also transform lives and promote the breathtaking beauty of our beloved Sabah to the world," she proudly expressed.
"The festival embodies a profound mission, a mission rooted in empowering young women across our nation to make a tangible difference in the life of others through its beauty with a purpose initiative." the honourable Minister further shared.
The Miss World Malaysia 2023 Beauty Festival will provide contestants with extraordinary opportunities to engage in numerous charity activities and projects, dedicated to transforming lives and offering hope to those in need. The contestants will spend nine days immersed in a series of exhilarating challenges and activities. This incredible experience will include fashion shows, talent showcases, charity drives, head-to-head challenges, and sports competitions.
This year's prestigious finals will see a remarkable turnout of 1,500 attendees and is not to be missed. The evening will witness the crowning of Miss World Malaysia 2023 in the presence of the reigning Miss World 2022, Karolina Bielawska and Miss World Malaysia 2022 Wenanita Angang. The highly anticipated event will be a celebration of beauty, purpose, and the profound impact that can be made in the lives of others.
Following the Grand Finals, the Hyperlive Festival Malaysia Charity Gala and Awards dinner which is co-presented by Winecellars will be held on 26th, August 2023. This gala aims to make a significant difference by supporting deserving beneficiaries and channelling raised funds towards causes that are dear to the organizers, directly impacting the lives of those in need. Taking charge of the event's organization as the project co-chairman will be Wenanita Angang, the reigning Miss World Malaysia 2022. With her experience and expertise, she will lead the team in orchestrating the fundraising event.
This year's Miss World Malaysia events will also be captured in an enthralling 6-episode reality series, available exclusively on iQIYI, the Official Broadcasting Partner. The platform is well known as a leading provider of online entertainment video services in China with over 100 million subscribers. Its international business, iQIYI International, was launched in 2019 and has been one of the fastest-growing online premium video streaming services in Southeast Asia. In Malaysia, iQIYI has seen rapid growth where it is the most downloaded video streaming app in the country over the last 3 years, with over 10 million app downloads.
Dinesh Ratnam, Country Manager of iQIYI Malaysia and Senior Director of International Business, stated that this partnership was a great opportunity to showcase the beauty and talent of Malaysia to a global audience. He also believes that this series will not only reach millions of viewers but also inspire a sense of unity and purpose among people across the region.
"The Miss World Malaysia 2023 Beauty Festival is a movement to empower youths, promote talents, and inculcate strong life values to contribute back to society, expressed Eric Goh, Managing Director of Fantastic Golden. He encouraged individuals to actively participate in the reality series, support the Grand Finals and the Charity Gala, and follow the events on social media channels to stay engaged with this inspiring journey.
The press conference also acknowledged the invaluable support and dedication of partners and sponsors. Notably, WSG Group, Airworld Travel and Tours, Regas Premium Sabah and De Glamz Academy were recognized as Co-Presenters of the Miss World Malaysia 2023 events leading up to the Grand Finals. Sabah International Convention Centre and Sutera Harbour Resort were named the Official Venue Partner and Official Hotel respectively. With its breathtaking landscapes and world-class facilities, Sutera Harbour Resort provides the perfect backdrop for the event. Ceres Jewels was acknowledged as the Official Jewelry Partner while Universal Music and Beam Artistes were recognized for their collaboration, offering a platform for finalists to embark on a journey in the entertainment industry.
Other supporting partners and sponsors include FTAG, Belive Technology, Nova Esports, N Hyper Esports, Love Vibrant KK, Sounds Tech Production, Snackie Snackie, Cynosure, LYC Nutrihealth, LYC Mother and Child, B Project, Phi Dental, Primecare Dental, KL Dental, 616 Media, Miao in Sabah, Amber Chia Academy, Malaysian Beauty Pageant Fan Club, Miss Malaysia Pageant and Rentak Sejuta. Their partnership has been instrumental in the journey towards empowering young women and making a positive difference.
Dr Sean Wong and his team express their deep gratitude to the Chief Minister of Sabah, Datuk Seri Panglima Haji Hajiji bin Noor, for graciously accepting the invitation to be the Guest of Honour at last year's Grand Finals of Miss World Malaysia. In light of the success and significance of that event, an official invitation has been sent to the Chief Minister for this year's edition, eagerly anticipating his esteemed presence once again. Furthermore, they conveyed their thanks to Yang Berhormat Datuk Christina Liew, Minister of Tourism, Culture, and Environment Sabah for her unwavering support towards events organised by HyperLive Entertainment and Fantastic Golden. They also expressed gratitude to Mayor of Kota Kinabalu, Datuk Noorliza Awang Alip, who will be the Guest of Honour at the HyperLive Festival Malaysia Charity Gala and Awards Dinner, as well as to all those who have played a role in making the Miss World Malaysia 2023 events a reality. He called for unity and support to make this event a resounding success, forever etched in the hearts and history of Sabah.
For more information, please follow the Official Facebook Page: “Miss World – Malaysia” for updates on the Miss World Malaysia 2023 Beauty Festival.
MISS WORLD MALAYSIA RETURNS TO SABAH WITH A BIGGER & MORE IMPACTFUL SHOW IN 2023
Story: Dragon Photos: HyperLive Entertainment & Fantastic Golden
The grand finals of Miss World Malaysia 2023 will take place on the 25th of August, once again at the prestigious Sabah International Convention Centre (SICC) in Kota Kinabalu. This was announced by Dr Sean Wong, the National Director of Miss World Malaysia, who unveiled the exciting developments during a momentous press conference attended by distinguished guests, sponsors, and media representatives. The Miss World Malaysia 2023 Beauty Festival, which is part of HyperLive Festival Malaysia, is organised by HyperLive Entertainment and Fantastic Golden and is set to create an unforgettable impact this year.
Officiating the all-important press conference was its Guest of Honor, the honourable Tourism Minister of Sabah, Yang Berhormat Datuk Christina Liew. Joining her were other distinguished VIP guests, including Puan Junainah Abbie, Director General of Kota Kinabalu City Hall, Datuk Susan Chang, Chairman of Love Vibrant Kota Kinabalu and Vice Chairman 1 of MICCI, Mr Eric Goh, Managing Director of Fantastic Golden - the Official Licensee of Miss World Malaysia, Mr Bernard Chow, Business Development Director of Fantastic Golden, Miss World Malaysia 2022 Wenanita Angang and Mr Gerry D'Cruz, General Manager of Pacific Sutera Hotel, Sutera Harbour Resort, enhancing the prestige and significance of the press conference.
"Miss World Malaysia Beauty Festival is more than just a beauty pageant, as it embodies a profound journey of empowerment, talent, intellect, and philanthropy," Dr Sean Wong emphasized in his welcome address.
"The collaboration with the Ministry of Tourism, Culture, and Environment Sabah further amplifies the impact of this prestigious event, uniting exceptional young women from across Malaysia to make a tangible difference in the lives of others," he added.
The Miss World Malaysia Beauty Festival got a big boost when YB Datuk Christina Liew announced the Ministry’s full support of the events. "The Miss World Malaysia 2023 Beauty Festival is a momentous event that not only will captivate our hearts but will also transform lives and promote the breathtaking beauty of our beloved Sabah to the world," she proudly expressed.
"The festival embodies a profound mission, a mission rooted in empowering young women across our nation to make a tangible difference in the life of others through its beauty with a purpose initiative." the honourable Minister further shared.
The Miss World Malaysia 2023 Beauty Festival will provide contestants with extraordinary opportunities to engage in numerous charity activities and projects, dedicated to transforming lives and offering hope to those in need. The contestants will spend nine days immersed in a series of exhilarating challenges and activities. This incredible experience will include fashion shows, talent showcases, charity drives, head-to-head challenges, and sports competitions.
This year's prestigious finals will see a remarkable turnout of 1,500 attendees and is not to be missed. The evening will witness the crowning of Miss World Malaysia 2023 in the presence of the reigning Miss World 2022, Karolina Bielawska and Miss World Malaysia 2022 Wenanita Angang. The highly anticipated event will be a celebration of beauty, purpose, and the profound impact that can be made in the lives of others.
Following the Grand Finals, the Hyperlive Festival Malaysia Charity Gala and Awards dinner which is co-presented by Winecellars will be held on 26th, August 2023. This gala aims to make a significant difference by supporting deserving beneficiaries and channelling raised funds towards causes that are dear to the organizers, directly impacting the lives of those in need. Taking charge of the event's organization as the project co-chairman will be Wenanita Angang, the reigning Miss World Malaysia 2022. With her experience and expertise, she will lead the team in orchestrating the fundraising event.
This year's Miss World Malaysia events will also be captured in an enthralling 6-episode reality series, available exclusively on iQIYI, the Official Broadcasting Partner. The platform is well known as a leading provider of online entertainment video services in China with over 100 million subscribers. Its international business, iQIYI International, was launched in 2019 and has been one of the fastest-growing online premium video streaming services in Southeast Asia. In Malaysia, iQIYI has seen rapid growth where it is the most downloaded video streaming app in the country over the last 3 years, with over 10 million app downloads.
Dinesh Ratnam, Country Manager of iQIYI Malaysia and Senior Director of International Business, stated that this partnership was a great opportunity to showcase the beauty and talent of Malaysia to a global audience. He also believes that this series will not only reach millions of viewers but also inspire a sense of unity and purpose among people across the region.
"The Miss World Malaysia 2023 Beauty Festival is a movement to empower youths, promote talents, and inculcate strong life values to contribute back to society, expressed Eric Goh, Managing Director of Fantastic Golden. He encouraged individuals to actively participate in the reality series, support the Grand Finals and the Charity Gala, and follow the events on social media channels to stay engaged with this inspiring journey.
The press conference also acknowledged the invaluable support and dedication of partners and sponsors. Notably, WSG Group, Airworld Travel and Tours, Regas Premium Sabah and De Glamz Academy were recognized as Co-Presenters of the Miss World Malaysia 2023 events leading up to the Grand Finals. Sabah International Convention Centre and Sutera Harbour Resort were named the Official Venue Partner and Official Hotel respectively. With its breathtaking landscapes and world-class facilities, Sutera Harbour Resort provides the perfect backdrop for the event. Ceres Jewels was acknowledged as the Official Jewelry Partner while Universal Music and Beam Artistes were recognized for their collaboration, offering a platform for finalists to embark on a journey in the entertainment industry.
Other supporting partners and sponsors include FTAG, Belive Technology, Nova Esports, N Hyper Esports, Love Vibrant KK, Sounds Tech Production, Snackie Snackie, Cynosure, LYC Nutrihealth, LYC Mother and Child, B Project, Phi Dental, Primecare Dental, KL Dental, 616 Media, Miao in Sabah, Amber Chia Academy, Malaysian Beauty Pageant Fan Club, Miss Malaysia Pageant and Rentak Sejuta. Their partnership has been instrumental in the journey towards empowering young women and making a positive difference.
Dr Sean Wong and his team express their deep gratitude to the Chief Minister of Sabah, Datuk Seri Panglima Haji Hajiji bin Noor, for graciously accepting the invitation to be the Guest of Honour at last year's Grand Finals of Miss World Malaysia. In light of the success and significance of that event, an official invitation has been sent to the Chief Minister for this year's edition, eagerly anticipating his esteemed presence once again. Furthermore, they conveyed their thanks to Yang Berhormat Datuk Christina Liew, Minister of Tourism, Culture, and Environment Sabah for her unwavering support towards events organised by HyperLive Entertainment and Fantastic Golden. They also expressed gratitude to Mayor of Kota Kinabalu, Datuk Noorliza Awang Alip, who will be the Guest of Honour at the HyperLive Festival Malaysia Charity Gala and Awards Dinner, as well as to all those who have played a role in making the Miss World Malaysia 2023 events a reality. He called for unity and support to make this event a resounding success, forever etched in the hearts and history of Sabah.
For more information, please follow the Official Facebook Page: “Miss World – Malaysia” for updates on the Miss World Malaysia 2023 Beauty Festival.
