The much-anticipated 25th Annual Miss MalaysiaIndian Global 2024 concluded in a dazzling fashion on Saturday night at The Grand Ballroom of Premiere Hotel, Bukit Tinggi, Klang. Organized by the MMICARE Association, the event celebrated themes of Heritage, Elegance, and Resilience, featuring 14 finalists vying for the prestigious title.
Founded in 2000 by Pushparani Thilaganathan, the Miss MalaysiaIndian Global pageant began as a personal empowerment initiative. Now, 25 years later, it continues to adapt and meet the evolving needs of Malaysian Indian women. The pageant welcomes participants aged 19 to 30 years.
This year, the event is sponsored by Global Specialty Ingredients (GSI), a prominent global company specializing in ingredient solutions, manufacturing, and supplying value-added functional ingredients.
In a thrilling conclusion, Miss Maliney Pohs was crowned Miss MalaysiaIndian Global 2024. The winner received a full Master’s scholarship from Veritas University, a round-trip ticket to Seoul sponsored by Batik Air, a Kanchipuram silk saree from Pattu Shastra, a Bridal Lengha and cash prize of RM5,000. In addition to the main title, Dr Hasvene Kaur and Ms Yoshanaa Chelvam took home the runner-up positions, each receiving prestigious prizes as well.
An elated Maliney, 28, an Assistant Director with the Ministry of Natural Resources & Environmental Sustainability, said, “I am honoured to share the stage with other aspiring and talented participants and looking forward to working with MMICARE to inspire & empower women during my reign”.
Top 5 Winners
Winner: Miss MalaysiaIndian Global 2024 Maliney Pohs
Runner-Up Miss MalaysiaIndian Global 2024 Dr Hasvene Kaur Hermath Singh
2nd Runners-Up Miss MalaysiaIndian Global 2024 Yoshanaa Chelvam
3rd Runners-Up Miss MalaysiaIndian Global 2024 Dr Thunissha Manoharan
4th Runners-Up Miss MalaysiaIndian Global 2024 Shanu Pirii Prakasam
Subsidiary title Winners
1. MMIGLOBAL Miss Talent Dr Hasvene Kaur Hemath Singh
2. MMIGLOBAL Community Ambassador: Navena Mahlarr Rabindran
3. MMIGLOBAL Miss Photogenic Sobana Monyrajan
4. MMIGLOBAL Miss Eco Beauty Amanda Martin
5. MMIGLOBAL Miss Congeniality Presheelah Kalaiarasu
6. MMIGLOBAL Miss Petite Shanu Pirii Prakasam
7. MMIGLOBAL Miss Web Popular Navena Mahlarr Rabindran
8. MMIGLOBAL Miss Elegance Dr Hasvene Kaur Hemath Singh
9. MMIGLOBAL Miss Heritage Maliney Pohs
Small Education Grants Awards for B40 in Conjunction with Miss MalaysiaIndian Global 2024 Grand Finals
The evening commenced with the distribution of MMICARE Association’s Small Education Grants, presented by the Chief Guest, YABhg Datin Seri Masdiana Muhamad. She is the President of PEKAWANIS Selangor and the wife of the Honourable Menteri Besar of Selangor, Datuk Seri Haji Amirudin Shari. These grants were awarded to deserving B40 students from Selangor, Negeri Sembilan, Pahang, and Johor who are pursuing higher education.
Unlike previous years, the 2024 Small Grants program aims to supplement students’ meals. The 13 beneficiaries are all recipients of PTPN loans.
Unfortunately, after covering tuition and hostel fees, many students find they have inadequate funds remaining for nutritious meals during their studies. The grants will provide each student with RM3,000, which amounts to RM300 per month, sufficient for a quality meal on campus each day. Since 2008, MMICARE has been committed to assisting students through its Small Education Grants, aiming to meet the urgent needs of those from B40 backgrounds.
Many of these students lack reliable financial assistance from their families and frequently face difficult situations. In some cases, they even send money back home to help support their families.
“We have long since recognized the challenges faced by financially poor students in STEM courses. Our Small Grant programme was a result of inputs from various sympathetic public university lecturers. We have been giving out no obligation small grants to girls in STEM programmes since 2008. These grants can be used to pay any expenses they incur in the course of their studies. This initiative reflects our ongoing commitment to empowering individuals through education and personal empowerment,” said Dr Lavanya Sivaji the president of MMICARE and former participant of the annual Miss MalaysiaIndian Global pageant.
After the awards ceremony, the grand final featured the 14 finalists, who had spent months participating in workshops focused on personal and professional empowerment. They demonstrated their development, confidence, and grace during the showcase.
