Anathan represented Malaysia at the Miss World 2009 which was held at Johannasburg , South Africa . She competes with 120 delegates from around the world . Achievements in the Miss World 2009 : Miss world Top Model ( Top 12 ) Being the first Miss Malaysia to be a finalist in this category . Miss World Beach Beauty ( Top 40 ) Miss World Beauty With A purpose ( Top 20 ) Being the first Miss Malaysia to make it into the top 20 for this category with her video of her passion & involvement in stART Foundation
Miss World 2009
Miss World 2009
Thanuja Ananthan