Beauty queens in Miri City for Miss Global International Malaysia

The finalists pose for a group photo

The event's organising chairperson, Marlene Lim, said the event, now in its fifth year, is the largest beauty contest to be staged in east Malaysia.

Lim, a former beauty queen, said during the next week, the finalists will take part in community projects, charity works, educational programmes and outdoor activities that will add an air of excitement to Miri City.