1. Eligibility
To be eligible for the Shokubutsu Miss International Road to Japan pageant, participants must:
- Be female between the ages of 18-28 years old as of July 1, 2025.
- Hold a valid passport that will not expire before July 2026.
- Be a citizen or permanent resident of Malaysia.
- Have never been married or given birth.
- Have no criminal record.
- Be available for all competition dates, including preliminary events and the final competition.
2. Application Process
By submitting an application, participants agree to:
- Provide accurate and truthful information in their application.
- Submit recent photographs that have not been heavily edited or filtered.
- Participate in all required events if selected as a finalist.
- Allow verification of all information provided.
3. Content Usage Rights
By participating in the competition:
- Participants grant Shokubutsu and its partners the right to use their name, likeness, voice, and submitted materials for promotional purposes.
- Participants who opt-in to marketing consent allow their content to be used in advertisements, social media, and other marketing materials.
- Participants retain copyright of their submitted materials but grant a non-exclusive license for use in relation to the competition.
4. Selection Process
The selection process will be conducted as follows:
- Initial screening of applications and submitted photographs.
- In-person auditions for selected candidates.
- Final selection of contestants by a panel of judges.
- All decisions made by the judges and organizers are final.
5. Participant Conduct
All participants must:
- Conduct themselves professionally at all times during the competition.
- Refrain from making defamatory statements about other contestants, judges, or the organization.
- Comply with all rules and regulations set by the organizers.
- Attend all scheduled events, rehearsals, and appearances.
6. Prizes
The winner of the competition will receive:
- An all-expenses-paid trip to Japan to represent Malaysia in the international competition.
- Official title of Shokubutsu Miss International Malaysia 2025.
- Additional prizes as announced by sponsors.
- Prizes are non-transferable and cannot be exchanged for cash.
7. Privacy Policy
Participant data will be handled according to our privacy policy:
- Personal information will only be used for purposes related to the competition.
- Contact information may be shared with sponsors only with explicit consent.
- Participants have the right to request deletion of their data if they withdraw from the competition.
8. Amendments
The organizers reserve the right to amend these terms and conditions at any time. Participants will be notified of any changes.
Last updated: July 4, 2025