Miss World Malaysia 1963
| Miss World Malaysia 1963 | |
|---|---|
| Date | 23 April 1963 |
| Venue | Stadium Negara, Kuala Lumpur |
| Sponsor |
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| Entrants | 30 |
| Placements | 11 |
| Winner | Catherine Loh Brunei |
Miss Malaysia 1963, the first edition of the Miss World Malaysia pageant was held on 23 April 1963, at the Stadium Negara in Kuala Lumpur. 30 candidates from all across Federation, Singapore and Borneo were expected to compete but only 11 candidates were chosen to compete in the grand finale while the remainder will be taking part in a fashion tableau in conjunction of the contest.[1][2]
Catherine Loh, representing Brunei was being elected as Miss Malaysia 1963.[3][4] She was crowned by French actress Capucine at the end of the event.[5] She had been “Miss Brunei” for three consecutive years.[6][7][8]
Requirements
[edit]- Any girls from any of the Malaysian territories are able to compete;
- Ages between 17 and 27 years old.[9]
Results
[edit]| Final results | Contestant |
|---|---|
| Miss Malaysia 1963 |
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| 1st Runner-Up |
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| 2nd Runner-Up |
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Judges
[edit]- Puan Rahah Mohamed Noah – Malaysian socialite and wife of Malaysian 2nd Prime Minister, Tun Abdul Razak Hussein
- Encik Mohamed Khir Johari – Minister of Agriculture & Co-Operatives
- Capucine – French model and actress
- William Holden – American actor
- Susannah York – English actress
- T.K. Critchley – Australian High Commissioner
- Maj. Gen. Sher Ali Khan Pataudi – Pakistani High Commissioner
Candidates
[edit]24 delegates competed at Miss Malaysia 1963.[10]
- Alice Woon, 17, Singapore
- Annabella Solomon, Kuala Lumpur
- Anita Chee, 21, Kluang
- Ann Woodford, 20, Singapore
- Carmen Smith, Kuala Lumpur
- Catherine Loh, 19, Brunei
- Diana Yong, Kuala Lumpur
- Fanny Voon, Jesselton
- Helen Lee Yoke Lin, 22, Kuala Lumpur
- Ho Nyuk Bitt, Jesselton
- Linda Foo, 20, Singapore
- Linda Tong, Kuala Lumpur
- Maria Abdulla, Singapore
- Molly Lan, Sandakan
- Molly Low, Singapore
- Mona Bird, Kuala Lumpur
- N. Selvarani, Rawang
- Olga Cornelius, Singapore
- Patricia Chan, Singapore
- Pixie Monteiro, Singapore
- Sara Abdullah, Kuala Lumpur
- Shirley Andre, Kuala Lumpur
- Susan Chiew, Ipoh
- S. Pushparani, Kuala Lumpur
Crossovers
[edit]Contestants who previously competed/appeared at other international/national beauty pageants:
- National competition
- Miss Malaya International
- 1961 – Ann Woodford (1st Runner-Up)[11]
- State competition
- Miss Melaka International
- 1961 – Ann Woodford (1st Runner-Up)
- Miss Kuala Lumpur International
- 1962 – Ann Woodford (2nd Runner-Up)
- Miss Brunei
- 1961 – Catherine Loh (Winner)
- 1962 – Catherine Loh (Winner)
- Miss Kebaya
- 1962 – Catherine Loh (Winner)
- Miss Varsity Queen Singapore
- 1963 – Alice Woon (Winner)[12]
References
[edit]- ^ "28 girls in today for the big beauty show". eresources.nlb.gov.sg. Retrieved 6 May 2022.
- ^ "AN APRIL DATE FOR MISS MALAYSIA". eresources.nlb.gov.sg. Retrieved 6 May 2022.
- ^ Ismail, Yus. "MALAYSIAN BEAUTY PAGEANT NEWS HEADLINES 1963. | | Malaysia Pageant News". Retrieved 5 February 2022.
- ^ "A Kiss from "Miss Malaysia 1963"". eresources.nlb.gov.sg. 22 April 1963. Retrieved 22 December 2022.
- ^ Beautiesofuniverseandworld (11 January 2020). "Miss World 1963". MISS WORLD HISTORY. Retrieved 12 February 2021.
- ^ "renatodoxaguia: All About Miss Malaysia World 1963, Catherine Loh, Pixie Monteiro, Miss Brunei and All. Old Newspaper Cuttings". renatodoxaguia. Retrieved 12 February 2021.
- ^ "'MISS BRUNAI 1961/62' TURUT MENGUJI KEJAYAAN LALU". eresources.nlb.gov.sg. Retrieved 6 May 2022.
- ^ "KATHY (MISS MALAYSIA) OFF TO SEEK WORLD BEAUTY TITLE". eresources.nlb.gov.sg. Retrieved 6 May 2022.
- ^ "An April date for Miss Malaysia". eresources.nlb.gov.sg. 9 March 1963. Retrieved 22 December 2022.
- ^ "22 seek for Miss Malaysia title". eresources.nlb.gov.sg. 20 April 1963. Retrieved 22 December 2022.
- ^ "KONTROVERSI BAJU DI MALAM MISS MALAYA/INTERNATIONAL 1961. | | Malaysia Pageant News".
- ^ Ismail, Yus. "MALAYSIAN BEAUTY PAGEANT NEWS HEADLINES 1963. | | Malaysia Pageant News".