KUCHING: Amierah Nashihin, a 20-year-old freelance model and entrepreneur from Terengganu, was crowned Miss Petite Global Malaysia 2023 in Kuala Lumpur recently. She received the crown from the outgoing Miss Petite Global Malaysia and reigning Miss Petite Global 2023 Queen, Darsha Nair.
Amierah also won several awards, including Miss Social Media, best in evening gown, popular award, and darling of the crowd.
She will represent Malaysia at the Miss Petite Global International finals in 2024.
In the Miss Petite Global Borneo 2023 category, the title went to Sabrina Lee, a 26-year-old marketing and business development executive from Sabah.
Lee also received the Miss Beautiful Body and best catwalk awards. She will represent Borneo at the Miss Petite Global International finals in 2024.
Hazel Angeline Arthur, a 20-year-old student from Sarawak, was crowned Miss Planet Malaysia 2023. She comes from an Indian and Bidayuh heritage and also won the best in interview award. Hazel will represent Malaysia at the Miss Planet International 2023 in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, in November 2023.
Fourteen finalists from across Malaysia competed in the third edition of Miss Petite Global Malaysia 2023. The grand final took place at the Platform Performing Arts in Menara TTDI, Kuala Lumpur, with 400 guests in attendance. The event was organised by Tiara Management and Leading Management, companies based in Sarawak and Kuala Lumpur.