Miss Universe Malaysia 2020 has already started and the Top 18 finalists have been officially announced.

Malaysia is yet to win its first Miss Universe. The country’s only placement at the international pageant was Top 15 in 1970 with Josephine Wong.

Despite its low ranking at Miss Universe, the longest-running national pageant in Malaysia remains to be the country’s premier competition and reality TV event conducted annually.

With its tagline, “Beauty Beyond You,” the revamped national organization provides a platform for young, ambitious Malaysian women who can be role models and ambassadors for Malaysia on the international stage.

Who will succeed last year’s winner, Miss Universe Malaysia 2019 Shweta Sekhon?

Meet the official Miss Universe Malaysia 2020 Top 18 finalists:

Chua Xing Er (Xinger)

22 | 173 CM | Kuala Lumpur

Law Graduate

Serene Chai Yong Bin (Serene)

25 | 168 CM | Johor

Actress & Model

Rindsay Laige (Rindsay)

21 | 168 CM | Sabah

Law Student

Quinn Fung (Quinn)

23 | 168 CM | Pahang

Music Teacher

Pritha Manivannan (Pritha)

26 | 168 CM | Kuala Lumpur

Actress, News Anchor & Producer

Prissha Gerald (Prissha)

21 | 174 CM | Johor

Hotelier

Neha Verma (Neha)

21 | 175 CM | Kuala Lumpur

Accounting & Finance Graduate (Honours and Volunteer Teacher)

Meme Yaw (Meme)

25 | 169 CM | Sabah

Cabin Crew

Yong Meei Yeng (Meei)

26 | 168 CM | Selangor

Dentist

Louisa Ananthan (Louisa)

21 | 170 CM | Kuala Lumpur

Law Student

Haylynn Tan (Haylynn)

20 | 167 CM | Selangor

Occupational Therapy Student

Gladys Liew (Gladys)

23 | 167 CM | Perak

High Technology Marketing Student

Francisca Luhong (Francisca)

24 | 175 CM | Sarawak

Public Relations & Marketing Executive and Part Time Model

Ooi Erjun (Erjun)

22 | 174 CM | Selangor

Marketing Executive

Chloe Ching (Chloe)

24 | 165 CM | Kuala Lumpur

Biochemistry Student

Charissa Chong (Charissa)

25 | 172 CM | Selangor

Content Creator

Celine Foo (Celine)

25 | 173 CM | Kuala Lumpur

Sales Distributor

Adelina Chan (Adelina)

26 | 168 CM | Penang

Radio Announcer & Mermaid Coach

Photos: Miss Universe Malaysia