World Beauty Pageants

This contest was hold upon Dec 12, 1996. There were twelve finalists with $90,000 worth of cash as well as prizes upon offer. Among a prizes were Sijori Batam memberships, Je Taime Jewellery, Triumph products, Emporio Armani products as well as return tickets to Hong Kong to compete in Miss Chinese International 1997.

This contest aims at compelling Chinese culture as well as tradition. Three month of gruelling competition comprising of four heats as well as dual semifinals were hold to select only twelve finalists. A in isolation prejudging eventuality for a finalists gave a measure of 70 percent while an additional thirty percent was accorded for a final night.

The judges upon a final night were Harlem Yu, a important Taiwan singer Lim Yew Nee, kee Cheng Siew Miss Chinese International 1996 leader between others. About 600 audience attended a event. The contestants were competed in three categorical segments, swimwear, dusk gown as well as interview.

The three categorical winners were:
1-Hannah Toh (winner).
2-Poh Hong Leng (2nd).
3-Ewa Yeo (3rd).

Sub Title Winners:
Miss Body Beautiful-Hannah Toh
Miss Beautiful Skin-Poh Hong Leng
Miss Crowning Glory/Miss Personality/Miss Young Trendy-Marlene Gwee
Miss Radiant-Ewa Yeo

*the info taken from GLAMOUR BACKSTAGE repository vol 7 no.1, 07/96.happy browsing!