By KT Leong
Last night at the Rafflesia Ballroom of Kinta Riverfront Hotel in Ipoh, was a showcase of beauty, talent and entertainment as the Miss Malaysia Tourism Pageant (MMTP) 2026 Grand Final Night was held to a packed crowd of special guests, sponsors, organisers, spectators, media and more.
The highly anticipated MMTP 2026, franchised by D’Touch International Sdn Bhd and organised by Timah Explorer Heritage Sdn. Bhd. as the Exclusive National Final Organiser, took center stage with the inspiring theme: “Beauty Exploration: Discover the Heritage & Adventure of Promising Perak,” with Perak playing host for the second time.
This prestigious national event brought together 15 outstanding finalists from across Malaysia, competing for three distinguished national titles while showcasing the nation’s rich cultural diversity, heritage, and tourism offerings.
The crowd were delighted throughout the night, as they enjoyed a meal while the 15 finalists entertained the entire ballroom with displays of dances and talents.
Guest of honour to the event was Yang Berhormat Jenny Choy, Deputy Speaker of the Perak State Legislative Assembly, representing the Guest of Honour, Yang Berhormat Tuan Loh Sze Yee, Member of the Perak State Executive Council.
The panel of 9 judges were:
1) Ms. Shirley Hew, Miss Malaysia Tourism Queen of the Year 2014, Director of Aviation & Training Industry, Entrepreneur and a Lawyer
2) Ms. Yingli Tan, Miss Malaysia Queen of Tourism 1996, Film Producer, Actress and Kickboxing & Muay Thai Instructor
3) Mr. Abee Low, Mister Perak Winner of Men’s Physique Masters Title & Founder of Absolution Fitness, ABS Fitness Hardcore Gym, and AB Fitness Academy in Malaysia
4) Datin Caroline Wong, Ambassador of Perak Turf Club
5) Datin Winnie Loo, Renowned Malaysian Hairdressing Entrepreneur, Founder of the Lifestyle Salon A Cut Above
6) Ms. Eugene Ooi, Miss Malaysia Tourism Queen of the Year 2011 & Model Artiste
7) Mr. Eric Choong, Malaysia Fashion Designer, Contemporary Artist, Fashion Design Lecturer at ESMOD Kuala Lumpur
8) Ms. Angela Chan, Actress & Film Producer
9) Mr. Herman Wong, President of Malaysia Perak Art Society
The winners of the Miss Malaysia Tourism Pageant 2026 were:
Main Titles:
Miss Malaysia Tourism 2026 – Jauwadee Bun Chea
Miss Malaysia Tourusm Queen of The Year 2026 – Veronique Lee
Miss Malaysia Tourism Metropolitan – Dhivyaa Murthi
Special Awards:
Malaysia Dreamgirl of the Year 2026 – Venus Lee
D’Touch International Tourism Ambassadress 2026 – Imelda Chong
Subsidiary Titles Awards:
Best in Talent — Ayasha Yan (Finalist No. 15)
- Miss Photogenic — Jauwadee Bun Chea (Finalist No. 14)
- Miss Elegant — Jauwadee Bun Chea (Finalist No. 14)
- Miss Sapphire Glamorous — Nichole Gere (Finalist No. 1)
- Miss Personality — Veronique Lee (Finalist No. 6)
- Best in Social Media — Veronique Lee (Finalist No. 6)
- Miss Popularity — Ayasha Yan (Finalist No. 15)
- Miss Tourism Iconic — Ayasha Yan (Finalist No. 15)
- Miss Lovely Heart — Imelda Chong (Finalist No. 10)
- Miss Friendship — Ayasha Yan (Finalist No. 15)
