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.
Catherine Loh, representing Brunei was being elected as Miss Malaysia 1963. She was crowned by French actress Capucine at the end of the event. She had been “Miss Brunei” for three consecutive years.
Requirements
Any girls from any of the Malaysian territories are able to compete; Ages between 17 and 27 years old.
Results Final resultsContestantMiss Malaysia 1963 Brunei – Catherine Loh1st Runner-Up Singapore – Ann Woodford2nd Runner-Up Singapore – Alice Woon
Judges
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 24 delegates competed at Miss Malaysia 1963.
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 Contestants who previously competed/appeared at other international/national beauty pageants: National competition
Miss Malaya International 1961 – Ann Woodford (1st Runner-Up)
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)
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