The pageant world just got a major upgrade. Carrie Lee Sze Kei, the visionary founder of Miss CosmoWorld and head of CL Skin Sdn Bhd, officially raised the stakes earlier today at the Miss CosmoWorld 2026 Press Conference.
Held at the stunning Majestic Marine Ballroom, Confetti KL, the event brought together over 100 distinguished guests to unveil a season like no other. This year’s theme? “Network is our Networth.” It’s all about fusing beauty, entrepreneurship, and global influence and honestly, we’re here for it.
A Legacy of Support and Visionary Leadership
The afternoon was graced by Guest of Honour and Honorary Advisor, Y.M. Tengku Dato’ Dr. Hishammuddin Zaizi bin Y.A.M. Tengku Bendahara Azman Shah Alhaj. In an heartfelt speech, he shared his decade-long support for this Malaysia-born pageant and his close friendship with Carrie Lee, praising her for pushing Malaysian pageantry onto the global stage.
Honorary Advisor Dato’ Seri (Dr) Chong Chin Fung also highlighted a major shift: Miss CosmoWorld is moving toward a business-centric model. Think of it as an incubator for women entrepreneurs and equipping them with real professional tools to thrive in a competitive global marketplace.
New Leadership on the Rise
Meet Angelina Soh, the 1st Runner-up of Miss CosmoWorld Malaysia 2025. She’s just stepped into the role of Event Organizing Director—proof that this pageant turns titles into tangible ventures. Angelina also announced the launch of her own studio, specializing in catwalk grooming and dance classes. Talk about walking the talk.
The 2026 Roadmap: Four Core Pillars
Founder Carrie Lee Sze Kei laid out the strategic vision for the year ahead, focused on Evolving, Empowering, and Elevating every contestant. Here’s what’s coming:
Women Empowerment & Entrepreneurship
Miss CosmoWorld is moving beyond traditional beauty metrics. Contestants will learn business acumen and personal branding—skills that last a lifetime.Global Vision
Under the banner “We see the world we travel to,” the 2026 winners will embark on strategic business trips to China and France to explore international trade opportunities.The Carrie Collection
Carrie Lee introduced her luxury cosmetic and wellness brand, celebrating the new showroom at Aurora Place, Bukit Jalil. Also announced: Mimi Wong and Soon Hui Shan will partner with Carrie to promote matte and lip gloss products under the CosmoWorld Beauty Brand—creating fresh business opportunities in the beauty and health sector.Advocacy & Wellness
A staunch advocate for healthy living, Carrie promoted vegetarianism as a key lifestyle choice. Fun fact: Miss CosmoWorld is the only pageant globally that promotes respect for all life and non-violence toward animals during its Grand Final night.
Celebration of Legacy: The Walk of Fame
One of the most dazzling moments? The Walk of Fame. Past queens paraded down the catwalk in a powerful reminder of the pageant’s history and the elite community of successful women it has built.
The lineup included Angela Looi, Angelina Soh, Darya (Kazakhstan), Elisse Tan, Genevieve Goh, Janessa Tan, Jina (Iran), Joyce Chao, Mimi Wong, Natalie Chiaw, Nicole (UK), Nihal (Morocco), Rachel Tee, Soon Hui Shan, Tay Cheah, Tiffany Lee, Vivian Tan, and Yong Ke Ling.
Strategic Partnerships & The Road to Grand Final
A huge thank-you to the partners who made this possible:
Melife (Diamond Sponsor), Confetti KL (Venue Sponsor), WM Partner (Talent Management), Medicyto Clinic (Silver Sponsor), and Soul Omakase (Gold Sponsor).
The journey will culminate on 27 October 2026 at the JW Marriott Kuala Lumpur, where the Grand Final of Miss CosmoWorld 2026 will take place. Expect the crowning of a new global female entrepreneur plus the exclusive CosmoWorld Private Happy Bag. You won’t want to miss it.
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