Miss World Malaysia 1963 Explained

Winner:	Catherine Loh
Date:	23 April 1963
Entrants:	30
Placements:	11
Venue:	Stadium Negara, Kuala Lumpur
Next:	1964

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

Any girls from any of the Malaysian territories are able to compete;
Ages between 17 and 27 years old.^[9]

Results

Final results	Contestant
Miss Malaysia 1963	Brunei – Catherine Loh
1st Runner-Up	Singapore – Ann Woodford
2nd 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.^[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

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]

Notes and References

Web site: 28 girls in today for the big beauty show . 6 May 2022 . eresources.nlb.gov.sg . en-SG.
Web site: AN APRIL DATE FOR MISS MALAYSIA . 6 May 2022 . eresources.nlb.gov.sg . en-SG.
Web site: Ismail . Yus . MALAYSIAN BEAUTY PAGEANT NEWS HEADLINES 1963. Malaysia Pageant News . 5 February 2022 . en-US.
Web site: 1963-04-22 . A Kiss from "Miss Malaysia 1963" . 2022-12-22 . eresources.nlb.gov.sg . en-SG.
Web site: Beautiesofuniverseandworld . 11 January 2020 . Miss World 1963 . 12 February 2021 . MISS WORLD HISTORY . en.
Web site: renatodoxaguia: All About Miss Malaysia World 1963, Catherine Loh, Pixie Monteiro, Miss Brunei and All. Old Newspaper Cuttings.. 12 February 2021. renatodoxaguia.
Web site: 'MISS BRUNAI 1961/62' TURUT MENGUJI KEJAYAAN LALU . 6 May 2022 . eresources.nlb.gov.sg . en-SG.
Web site: KATHY (MISS MALAYSIA) OFF TO SEEK WORLD BEAUTY TITLE . 6 May 2022 . eresources.nlb.gov.sg . en-SG.
Web site: 1963-03-09 . An April date for Miss Malaysia . 2022-12-22 . eresources.nlb.gov.sg . en-SG.
Web site: 1963-04-20 . 22 seek for Miss Malaysia title . 2022-12-22 . eresources.nlb.gov.sg . en-SG.
Web site: KONTROVERSI BAJU DI MALAM MISS MALAYA/INTERNATIONAL 1961. | | Malaysia Pageant News .
Web site: MALAYSIAN BEAUTY PAGEANT NEWS HEADLINES 1963. | | Malaysia Pageant News. Yus. Ismail.