A new queen has emerged on Malaysia’s pageant stage. Allyson Ee, a 25-year-old chemical engineer from Johor, has officially been crowned Miss International Malaysia 2025. Rising above 11 other finalists, she captivated the judges not only with her poise and beauty but also with her articulate presence and heartfelt vision for representing Malaysia on the global stage.
Allyson will represent the country at the Miss International 2025 pageant in Tokyo this coming November. With grace, intellect, and unwavering drive, the beauty queen is set to make waves not just in Japan but around the world. Malaysia will be watching proudly as she steps onto the international stage. However, behind the crown is a woman with a remarkable journey, one that reflects ambition, cultural pride, and the courage to take bold steps. Here are 5 fun and inspiring facts about Allyson that make her stand out:
1. She’s a chemical engineer turned beauty queen
Before stepping into the limelight, Allyson built a career in a field dominated by equations and lab coats; chemical engineering. Her academic background and experience in the engineering world show that intelligence and beauty can absolutely go hand in hand.
2. She’s Malaysian-Filipino
Of Malaysian-Filipino descent, Allyson proudly embraces her mixed heritage. She believes her background mirrors Malaysia’s multicultural identity, a nation known for celebrating different languages, traditions, and cultures in harmony.
3. She made waves in Miss Universe Philippines 2025
Before claiming her crown in Malaysia, Allyson competed in the Miss Universe Philippines 2025 pageant. There, she won the “Best in National Costume” award, proving her elegance and cultural pride.
4. She was a judge at Miss Caloocan 2025
Allyson recently fulfilled a long-time bucket list dream by serving as a pageant judge at Miss Caloocan 2025 in the Philippines. She described the experience as an honour and expressed admiration for the incredible women who graced the stage with confidence, heart, and purpose.
5. She left her job to pursue her pageant dream
In a bold career move, Allyson decided to resign from her engineering role to focus entirely on pageantry. She believes in the power of self-belief and often shares that no matter your qualifications or resources, confidence is the true starting point of success.
Sources: Daily Express, Instagram
