Miss World Malaysia 1963


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.

Judges

Candidates

24 delegates competed at Miss Malaysia 1963.

Crossovers

Contestants who previously competed/appeared at other international/national beauty pageants:
;;;National competition
;Miss Malaya International
  • 1961 – Ann Woodford '
;;;State competition
;Miss Melaka International
  • 1961 – Ann Woodford '
;Miss Kuala Lumpur International
  • 1962 – Ann Woodford '
;Miss Brunei
  • 1961 – Catherine Loh '
  • 1962 – Catherine Loh '
;Miss Kebaya
  • 1962 – Catherine Loh '
;Miss Varsity Queen Singapore
  • 1963 – Alice Woon ''''