March 31, 2005: Angela Gan from Sabah, Malaysia had a perfect reason why deserved the crown of Miss Malaysia Universe. “I am confident, intelligent and I have a great personality and that is why I should win.” The panel of judges at Miss Universe Malaysia obviously believed her.

The 23-year old Angela Gan won the coveted the Miss Universe Malaysia title, which brought her RM5,000, a Swarovski crown, cosmetics and personal appearances or assignments worth RM30,000. The prestige associated with the Miss Malaysia Universe 2005 comes as standard accessory.

At the Miss Malaysia pageant held on the night of March 30 in Kuala Lumpur, the first runner-up title went to Chloe Chan from Taiping, Perak, whereas Chermaine Poo from Kuala Lumpur was the second runner-up. The pageant was held at the Crown Princess Hotel.

Suppressing tears of joy, Angela Gan, whi has won a graduate degree in Childhood Studies at the University of Leeds said she was excited and “I feel really honoured to represent Malaysia.” Angela Gan will be representing her country Malaysia at the Miss Universe 2005 pageant to be held in Bangkok, Thailand on May 30, 2005.

Angela Gan also bagged the titles of Miss Love & Lace Photogenic, Miss Vitarite Perfect Beauty, Miss Wacoal, and Miss Nelson Popular.

BY A CORRESPONDENT