Randawi Tavantang
The Winner of Randawi Tavantang Kaamatan 2025 | |
| Type | Male beauty pageant |
|---|---|
| Parent organization | Kadazan Dusun Cultural Association (KDCA) |
| Headquarters | Hongkod Koisaan KDCA Hall, Penampang District, Sabah, Malaysia |
| First edition | 2008 |
| Most recent edition | 2025 |
| Current titleholder | Mike Melvin Lee Larry Ranau |
Chairman | Casey Jovial |
| Language | |
| Website | kdca |
Randawi Tavantang Kaamatan or Mister Kaamatan (MRK) is a male beauty pageant held annually during the Kaamatan cultural event in Sabah, Malaysia. The pageant competition was originally held between different districts in Sabah (district level) and has since been expanded between different states and federal territories (state level) of Malaysia. Currently, the pageant is contested between tanak wagu (Kadazan-Dusun), ungkuyon (Murut) and anakvagu/tanak vagu (Rungus) from each of participating Sabah's districts and territory as well as Kadazan Dusun Cultural Association (KDCA) branches outside Sabah who registered.
The event was officially recognised on 17 May 2025 under the Sabah State Kaamatan Festival Main Committee.[1]
History
Starting in 2025, the event name Buvazoi Tavantang Kaamatan[a] or Mister Kaamatan was officially changed to Randawi Tavantang Kaamatan[b] or Mister Kaamatan[2] This rebranding is not just a name change, but symbolises a shift in meaning, so that this competition continues to be honoured, given new life and remains relevant in the Kaamatan celebration. This rebranding is not just a name change, but symbolises a shift in meaning, so that this competition continues to be honoured, given new life and remains relevant in the Kaamatan celebration[3].
Mister Kaamatan was first held in 2008 on a small scale, but in 2017 under the leadership of Casey Jovial,[4] (Chairman of Buvazoi Tavantang State Sabah 2017- 2025 and Chairman of Randawi Tavantang State Sabah 2025 - present), this competition has been registered as a brand with the Malaysian Intellectual Property Corporation (MyIPO)[5].
Mister Kaamatan symbolises the heroism of the KDMR cultural fighters in fighting for the state of Sabah. In this modern era, Mister Kaamatan symbolises the leadership of Huguan Siou means the "brave leader"[6], a courageous leader in defending KDMR culture in Sabah.
2023 is the first time that Buvazoi Tavantang Kaamatan has been held in the main hall of the KDCA, after 16 years of competition[7][8].
Title holders
| Year | District or territory | Mister Kaamatan | Note | Chairman |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buvazoi Tavantang (2008–2024) | ||||
| 2008 | Tuaran | Keddy Mahdfuz | Walter Misir/ Martin Buguk | |
| 2009 | Lembah Klang | Jeffrey James Tanggau | Walter Misir/ Martin Buguk | |
| 2010 | Tamparuli | Wheelevon Primus | ||
| 2011 | Tuaran | Izham Aziz | ||
| 2012 | Lembah Klang | Juanis Mering | ||
| 2013 | Inanam | Calvin Patrick Mojinun | ||
| 2014 | Kuala Penyu | Nigel Marudin | ||
| 2015 | Papar | Andey Chung | ||
| 2016 | Kudat | Feraddy Adie Okuling.[9] | - | Dee Layun |
| 2017 | Keningau | Isaiah Dicky Jerry.[10] | Casey Jovial | |
| 2018 | Lembah Klang | Mohd Saiful Azwan bin Sundian.[11] | Casey Jovial | |
| 2019/2020 | Penampang | Nathaniel Wallace Kenneth Mosusi.[12] | Casey Jovial | |
| 2021 | Sipitang | Royvernand Jaydarren Ronnie.[13] | Casey Jovial | |
| 2022 | Johor | Stefanus Able.[14] | Casey Jovial | |
| 2023 | Putrajaya | Tommy G Gedeus.[15] | Casey Jovial | |
| 2024 | Lembah Klang | Bonyvanture Hee Yi.[16] | Casey Jovial | |
| Randawi Tavantang (2025–present) | ||||
| 2025 | Ranau | Mike Melvin Lee Larry.[17] | Casey Jovial | |
First Runner-up until 6th Runner-up
| Years | 1st Runner-up | 2nd Runner-up | 3rd Runner-up | 4th Runner-up | 5th Runner-up | 6th Runner-up | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Adam Shamil | Geo Allan George | Lachel Ardi Rupin | Nicolaus Joslin | Fabian | Casey Jovial | |
| 2017 | Bonaventure Yampai Junior | Samuel Yahing | Maxmillian Brandon Jion Motowill | Bonyvanture Hee Yi
Bandaraya Kota Kinabalu |
Petley Nyle Peter | Vallent Pierre Peter | |
| 2018 | Larry Lajinoh | Bruno George Sadiwa | Alvin Roy Oilon Sipin | Layron Rick Mathius | Suili George
Bandaraya Kota Kinabalu |
Joantin Jimmy Kintiu | |
| 2019/2020 | Mohammad Haffie Ashraff bin Ali | Erwin Sylvester Joseph | Howard Mike George | Jason Matthew Guntala | Ellton Linsayan | Remeo Anjulus | |
| 2021 | Leolerry Lajius | Eduff Exl Elik | Achilles Elor @ Francis | Aelvin Richard | Mohd. Nazmi bin Gitol | Sean Isaac Marcony | |
| 2022 | Jafrejoe Japrin
Bandaraya Kota Kinabalu |
Maxwell Elity Sulaiman | Donny Johan | Paenus Kansirong | Christopher Joseph Udat | Stanley Supin | |
| 2023 | Deaigo Imanuell Warying | Lexterinus Harris | Joenier Fraider bin Johny | Adner Fabrizzio bin Jamain | Eric Junior George | Janius Joseph | .[18] |
| 2024 | Jeffry bin Jumenik @ James | Jack Arrey Jaim | Achilles Elor @ Francis | Douglas Lee Yong Liang | Oswald Xavier bin Puji | Reky Chee Hau Jun | .[19] |
| 2025 | Bryan Soo
Bandaraya Kota Kinabalu |
Arnold Jaideh | Fachai Sikana | Reccarlo Divann Rex | Stephen Sibir Junior | Macknouel Munis | .[20] |
Wins by districts or territories
| District or territory | Wins | Year(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Lembah Klang | 4 | 2009, 2012, 2018, 2024 |
| Tuaran | 2 | 2008, 2011 |
| Ranau | 1 | 2025 |
| Putrajaya | 2023 | |
| Johor | 2022 | |
| Sipitang | 2021 | |
| Penampang | 2019 / 2020 | |
| Keningau | 2017 | |
| Kudat | 2016 | |
| Papar | 2015 | |
| Kuala Penyu | 2014 | |
| Inanam | 2013 | |
| Tamparuli | 2010 |
Notes
References
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- ^ "Penampang Triumph in Mr. Kaamatan (Buvazoi Tavantang) 2019". www.amazingborneo.com.
- ^ "Mr Kaamatan foster traditional knowledge among youngsters". www.nst.com.my.
- ^ "Stefanus mr kaamatan 2022". www. dailyexpress.com.my.
- ^ "Tommy Gedeus wins Mr Kaamatan 2023". api.nst.com.my.
- ^ "Bonivanture wins state mr kaamatan". www. dailyexpress.com.my.
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- ^ "engineer crowned mr kaamatan champion". www.nst.com.my.