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.
It has been around for years since its first inception in 2008, with Klang Valley becoming the leading titleholder with the most titles, four, followed by Tuaran District with two and others with one each, respectively. The participants usually either have parentage fully of Kadazan-Dusun-Murut-Rungus (KDMR) descent or partially, and the participants' fluency in the ancestral language, along with knowledgeability, has been a major requirement in recent editions.
The reigning Randawi Tavantang is Dyeneley Daud of Nabawan who was crowned as the 2026 Randawi Tavantang on 27 May 2026 at the Hongkod Koisaan Hall in Penampang, Sabah.
History The event traced its origin to the first launch in 2008 under the name of "Buvazoi Tavantang" or "Mister Kaamatan", which symbolises the heroism of the KDMR generations within the modern social landscapes of Sabah as well as a counterpart to the female beauty pageant of Unduk Ngadau, which has existed since the 1960s. Earlier held on a small scale, the event was created to symbolise the leadership of Huguan Siou (brave leader), a leader that is responsible for the preservation of KDMR culture in Sabah. Beginning from the 2017 edition, the event was managed by Casey Jovial, this competition has been registered within the Malaysian Intellectual Property Corporation (MyIPO), the country registrar of trademarks to protect the cultural beauty pageant from misuse by other organisations that have no connection to the official source.
In 2023, it was started to be held in the main hall of the KDCA after 16 years of competition. The event was subsequently officially recognised on 17 May 2025 under the Sabah State Kaamatan Festival Main Committee. From 2025, the event name Buvazoi Tavantang Kaamatan or Mister Kaamatan was officially changed to Randawi Tavantang Kaamatan or Mister Kaamatan. The rebranding was a shift in meaning for the competition, which continues to be honoured, given new life, and remains relevant in the Kaamatan celebration.
Titleholders YearDistrict or territoryMister KaamatanNoteChairmanBuvazoi Tavantang (2008–2024)2008TuaranKeddy MahdfuzWalter Misir / Martin Buguk2009Klang ValleyJeffrey James TanggauWalter Misir / Martin Buguk2010TamparuliWheelevon Primus2011TuaranIzham Aziz2012Klang ValleyJuanis Mering2013InanamCalvin Patrick Mojinun2014Kuala PenyuNigel Marudin2015PaparAndey Chung2016KudatFeraddy Adie OkulingDee Layun2017KeningauIsaiah Dicky JerryCasey Jovial2018Klang ValleyMohd Saiful Azwan SundianCasey Jovial2019/2020PenampangNathaniel Wallace Kenneth MosusiCasey Jovial2021SipitangRoyvernand Jaydarren RonnieCasey Jovial2022JohorStefanus AbleCasey Jovial2023PutrajayaTommy G GedeusCasey Jovial2024Klang ValleyBonyvanture Hee YiCasey JovialRandawi Tavantang (2025–present)2025RanauMike Melvin Lee LarryCasey Jovial2026NabawanDyeneley DaudCasey Jovial
1st runner-up until 6th runner-up Years1st Runner-up2nd Runner-up3rd Runner-up4th Runner-up5th Runner-up6th Runner-upNote2016Adam Shamil JohorGeo Allan George Klang ValleyLachel Ardi Rupin PenangNicolaus Joslin BangiFabian SipitangCasey Jovial Putatan2017Bonaventure Yampai Junior MenumbokSamuel Yahing SookMaxmillian Brandon Jion Motowill PenampangBonyvanture Hee Yi Kota KinabaluPetley Nyle Peter SipitangVallent Pierre Peter Tuaran2018Larry Lajinoh RanauBruno George Sadiwa InanamAlvin Roy Oilon Sipin PaparLayron Rick Mathius KudatSuili George Kota KinabaluJoantin Jimmy Kintiu Kota Belud2019/2020Mohammad Haffie Ashraff Ali TenomErwin Sylvester Joseph Kuala PenyuHoward Mike George TawauJason Matthew Guntala KeningauEllton Linsayan PenangRemeo Anjulus Kepayan2021Leolerry Lajius KiuluEduff Exl Elik JohorAchilles Elor @ Francis TuaranAelvin Richard PenampangMohd Nazmi Gitol SookSean Isaac Marcony Putatan2022Jafrejoe Japrin Kota KinabaluMaxwell Elity Sulaiman KemabongDonny Johan KeningauPaenus Kansirong PutrajayaChristopher Joseph Udat TenomStanley Supin Sook2023Deaigo Imanuell Warying PenangLexterinus Harris Klang ValleyJoenier Fraider Johny TambunanAdner Fabrizzio Jamain KudatEric Junior George Kota BeludJanius Joseph Nabawan2024Jeffry Jumenik @ James SipitangJack Arrey Jaim LabuanAchilles Elor @ Francis LibaranDouglas Lee Yong Liang KemabongOswald Xavier Puji PaparReky Chee Hau Jun Penampang2025 Bryan Soo Kota Kinabalu Arnold Jaideh Kota Belud Fachai Sikana Nabawan Reccarlo Divann Rex Matunggong Stephen Sibir Junior Penampang Macknouel Munis Putatan2026Bryan Niccolson Jacob KeningauDaniel Chrionie Taning TamparuliHassan Der Jaid KiuluKristern Olwen Jafili TuaranIan Steeve Dee Moses LikasHadwanielley Allan Ranau
Wins by districts or territories District or territory Wins Year(s)Klang Valley42009, 2012, 2018, 2024Tuaran 22008, 2011Nabawan12026Ranau2025Putrajaya2023Johor2022Sipitang2021Penampang2019 / 2020Keningau2017Kudat2016Papar2015Kuala Penyu2014Inanam2013Tamparuli2010
See also Unduk Ngadau, female beauty pageant of Kaamatan
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