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The grand final event saw the contestants paraded in national costumes, evening dresses and swimsuits. There were several special awards on offer such as Miss
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181:Irene Wong
66:Irene Wong
54:Placements
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390:Delegates
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127:Australia
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670:Selangor
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233:Kelantan
46:Entrants
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