After several days of orientation upon moving in at Duta Villa @ Setia Alam, the names and profiles of the top 21 finalists contending for the next Miss Universe Malaysia 2014 were announced.

However, the prospect of another three weeks of intensive training at SP Setia Berhads township development, and pre-crowning challenges to the finals proved a little too much for two individuals who decided to opt-out early.

The remaining top 19 are (In alphabetic order): Cheryll Ho, Cynthia Chan, Denise Thng, Elaine Wong, Foong Tsin, Hema Gayathiry, Jean Lim, Kasaulya Ida, Karina Grewal, Kim Goh, Lalitha Monisha, Livonia Guing, Lyn Lim, Nicole Aldeth, Patricia Lee, Ramona K., Sabrina Beneett, Shangkharee Nadarajan and Vivian C.

According to Miss Universe Malaysia Organization's (MUMO) Pageant Advisor and Mentor, Elaine Daly, "The training program encompasses every aspect of holding the role of someone who will represent our country.

It will also gear the candidates to be better primed and focused for the upcoming finals." MUMO officials said, the venue in which the training was conducted offered the ideal environment for finalists to focus on their individual goals, as well as, have the comforts and conveniences they require.

The entire exercise will be documented and filmed to be featured on a reality TV show.

The Miss Universe Malaysia pageant 2014 is surely beginning to crack the whip for a promising showdown.

As of today, opportunities will be open at MUMOs official Facebook page for the public to propose questions to be asked during the finals.

Creative and unique questions will be chosen to be aired on TV. Daly says, Audiences can be more involved now.

We're literally throwing the ball back to you. Its time for you to ask the finalists your questions." About MUMO The Miss Universe Malaysia Organization (MUMO) is the countrys premier pageant and Reality TV event conducted annually.

Conceived 51 years ago, and revamped in 2010, to provide a platform for young, ambitious Malaysian women to represent their nation on the international stage, that is Miss Universe.

Registered under BEYOND ENTITY Sdn. Bhd. 1/8808537-D 3/8, MUMO is the local representative appointed by Miss Universe L.P., LLLP 1/8A Donald J.Trump & NBC Inc. Partnership 3/8.

Log on to the following links for more: FB: https://www.facebook.com/MissUniverseMalaysia

Official website: www.missuniversemalaysia.com.my