Miss World Malaysia 1963
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Date23 April 1963
VenueStadium Negara, Kuala Lumpur
Sponsor
- Messrs. Detlin Overseas Pty. Ltd.
Entrants30
| 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]
- Any girls from any of the Malaysian territories are able to compete;
- Ages between 17 and 27 years old.[9]
Results
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