TNMUM Miss Universe Malaysia Contestants Revealed

The new format has been updated to reach to a greater online audience where the entire process will be captured and broadcasted on YouTube in a series of 31 webisodes. This year followers and enthusiasts can again vote for their favourites for 2016 using the The Next Miss Universe Malaysia (TNMUM) mobile application available for free from the iTunes App Store and Google PlayStore.

MUMO will be supporting the Malaysia AIDS foundation (MAF), to create awareness on the prevention of HIV/AIDS prevention amongst young women. A portion of the profits raised from the Miss Universe Malaysia events will be channelled to MAF’s proceeds, which seeks to improve access to HIV healthcare, support and welfare services for Malaysia’s underserved communities.

Frontrunners chosen should strive to be the personification of beauty and continue to redefine what beauty is. They will be prepared with tools from our supportive panel of experts in beauty, fashion and many more. The crowning of Miss Universe Malaysia 2016 will take place at the Palace of the Golden Horses Hotel at the end of January 2016. One exceptional miss will have the opportunity of a lifetime to travel abroad representing Malaysia at the Miss Universe pageant to be held in 2016. She will also receive a cash prize of RM50, 000 and sponsored prizes worth over RM200, 000.

Alicia Tan, 25, Perak (Blogger) Ipoh- born Alicia Tan is a graduate in Accounting, Finance and Management. Alicia comes from a large family with four older siblings and is very passionate about acting, modelling and travelling. She makes videos on YouTube and dreams of becoming a TV actress someday.

Ariessa Lam, 26, Perak (DJ/Model/Makeup-artist) Ariessa is a makeup-up artist by day and DJ by night. This adventurous lady has had pageant experience and enjoys the behind-the-scenes pageant coordination. She describes herself as funny and talkative. Ariessa hopes to run her own beauty centre someday.

Cindy Ng, 26, Kuala Lumpur (HR Executive) Born and raised in Singapore, Cindy moved back to Malaysia during her childhood. Holding a degree in hospitality management, she is very active in voluntary work. Her dream is to become a social entrepreneur to enhance the welfare of the less fortunate in the country.

Dhivya Dhyana, 25, Kuala Lumpur (Student/Model) Born in New Zealand and raised in Kuala Lumpur. Dhivya dreamt of becoming Miss Universe Malaysia since the age of five. Trained in Classical Indian Dance (Bharatanatyam), Bollywood, hip hop and fusion, Indian vocals (Sangeetham) and playing the piano, Dhivya has many talents. She is also currently in the fourth year of her medical degree.

Hazelin Ng, 22, Sarawak (Student) Marketing graduate Hazelin is 176cm tall and hails from Kuching. She runs her own online boutique and is a dog lover who enjoys charity work. Hazelin hopes to own a successful multi-million business someday to fulfil her dream of becoming a social entrepreneur.

Jennifer Ling, 23, Kuala Lumpur (Property Agent) Jennifer received catwalk training under Amber Chia when she was only 18. The outgoing beauty dabbled in some modelling and has participated in a beauty pageant. Describing herself talkative and adventurous, she loves travelling, cooking and is a gym enthusiast.

Kiran Jassal, 20, Selangor (Student) 174cm-tall Kiran grew up in Subang Jaya and is the youngest in a family of four. She was trained in classical harmonium for nine years from the age of seven. Kiran became active in public speaking competitions to overcome her stage fright. A straight ‘A’ student throughout her schooling years, she dreams of running her own orthodontic practice.

Lina Soong, 25, N. Sembilan (Marketing Executive) A graduate in Management and Multimedia, Lina can play tennis and the gu zheng. She enjoys performing original and cover songs on YouTube and dreams of becoming a TV host. She would like to become an inspiration to all women to show them that Miss Universe is more than just a pretty face.

Loveena Ruben, 19, Kuala Lumpur (Student) A student currently completing her foundation in Media Studies, Loveena loves to write and has participated in a writing community organised by a local English-language daily. She dreams of travelling the world as a writer cum photographer and becoming the host of her own travel show.

Nisha Sema, 22, Penang (Production Assistant) Born of Indian-Japanese descent, Nisha lived in Penang for four years before moving to the Gunma prefecture in Japan for 14 years. A degree-holder in Mass Communications and Public Relations, Nisha can play musical instruments like the trumpet, cornet and timpani. She dreams of one day becoming a zoo keeper.

Rema Rao, 26, Selangor (Compliance Executive) Rema spent her growing years in Borneo and moved around a lot due to her father’s job. A law graduate, she currently enjoys her work in compliance at PayPal. She taught herself to play the guitar and ukulele and has been a vegetarian for the past eight years.

Shiat Teen, 25, Selangor (Flight Attendant) Born and raised in Petaling Jaya, Shiat Teen holds a degree in Marketing & International Trade and is currently a flight attendant. She is also an avid sportsperson in school, loves animals and Disney cartoons as well as fashion.

Swarna Naidu, 18, Penang (Student/Model) Born in Mumbai, Swarna moved between Indian and Penang in her childhood and recently completed her diploma in hotel management. She is trained in Classical Indian Dance (Bharatanatyam), ballet, hip hop, jazz, violin and more. She dreams of becoming an accomplished actress or recording artiste.

Yen Nee, 25, Penang (Physiotherapist) Born and raised in Bukit Mertajam, Yen Nee is trained as a physiotherapist. Describing herself as a go-getter and a determined individual, she is also loud and bubbly. Her dream is to open her own café to work as a barista and create latte art.

Stay tuned for more updates on Miss Universe Malaysia as STYLE: Magazine is one of the official media partners for this exciting pageant!