Sdivya “Vyan” Trisni Shanmugalingam, 22, will represent Malaysia at Miss Grand International 2026 in India. It is the 14th edition of the international beauty pageant based in Bangkok, Thailand.
Miss Grand Malaysia 2026
Trisni studied computer science at the Management and Science University in Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia. She works as a host and a model and she is 5’8″ tall.
On July 23, 2026, Trisni represented Selangor at Miss Grand Malaysia 2026 at Confetti KL in Seri Kembangan, Selangor. She competed against 11 other candidates including Sunoshini Dhanabalan of Negeri Sembilan, who won the title.
Runner-up to Dhanabalan was Trisni. Gracelyn Tigang of Sarawak was the second runner-up.
Miss Grand Malaysia national director Melisha Lin hosted the coronation ceremony. The judges were Miss Grand Malaysia 2023 Kash Bhullar, The Miss Globe Malaysia 2024 Lee Min Qi , Malaysian Beauty Pageant Fan Club co-founder Edwin Richard, Double Event Management founder and president Faiz Noh, Yonsei Saebom Medical Clinic Asia chief executive officer Kim Dong Gyun and Goddess of Nature Malaysia co-founder Riesa Anne.
On August 2, 2026, the Miss Grand Malaysia organization released a statement confirming the resignation of Dhanabalan was due to health circumstances requiring her full attention and recovery. The organization announced Trisni as the new titleholder.
From Malaysia to India
On October 10, 2026, Trisni will represent Malaysia at Miss Grand International 2026 in India. The exact venue of the coronation ceremony has yet to be finalized.
Including Trisni, more than 70 women will compete for the Miss Grand International 2026 crown. Among her fellow candidates are Lakshita Thilagaraj, 23, of India and Pathama Jitsawat, 33, of Thailand.
Rooted in deep cultural connections and strong economic ties, the partnership between Malaysia and India represents a vital regional alliance in Asia.Diplomatic relations began in 1957, reinforced over decades by historical links and a significant Indian diaspora in Malaysia comprising approximately 2.75 million people.
Economic engagement forms a central pillar of their relationship. According to trade data from the Ministry of External Affairs of India, annual bilateral trade reaches approximately $20 billion, positioning Malaysia as one of India’s primary commercial partners in ASEAN. Malaysia is a major exporter of palm oil, mineral fuels, and electronics to India, while India supplies Malaysia with refined petroleum, machinery, organic chemicals, and agricultural commodities.To simplify commerce and lower transaction costs, both nations have enabled local currency trade settlement alongside agreements like MICECA.
Defense and strategic cooperation have also broadened under India’s Act East policy. Joint security dialogues, defense collaboration, and expanding investments in technology and renewable energy reflect a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership aimed at driving regional growth.
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