Unduk Ngadau Kaamatan is a beauty pageant held annually during the Kaamatan cultural event in Sabah, Malaysia.[1] The reigning Unduk Ngadau Kaamatan is Hyellene Danius of Inanam who was crowned by Unduk Ngadau Kaamatan 2023, Carol Abbey Gail Grimaldi of Papar, on 31 May 2024 at KDCA Hall, Penampang, Sabah.

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The Unduk Ngadau beauty pageant is held to commemorate the spirit of Huminodun, the mythological maiden who was of total beauty of the heart, mind and soul. The title is derived from the phrase runduk tadau which means "the girl crowned by the sunlight". Unduk Ngadau Kaamatan is one of the most recognisable cultural events in Sabah and is unique to the state. The state-level beauty pageant is the highlight and ending point of the month-long Kaamatan celebrations.

Background

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The contestants of the state-level beauty pageant generally represent their district. Some districts hold joint pageants, producing more than one representative.

Beginning in 1995, Sabahans residing in Peninsular Malaysia who celebrate Kaamatan have been acknowledged by the organisation. Since then, many other states in Malaysia started to send their delegates to the pageant such as Johor in 2014, Penang in 2018, Putrajaya in 2019, Melaka and Perak in 2021. The first ever representative from Klang Valley was Angeline Ongkunik and the first Klang Valley's or Kuala Lumpur's representative who won the state-level crown was Daphne Iking in 2003. In the following year, Janeitha Stephen of Klang Valley was placed as the first runner-up to Tamparuli's Fharelynne Ivonne Henry. Many of the Klang Valley representatives have had their best placements in the state-level competition; 2001's Ryna Rychie James (second runner-up), 2005's Susanna James Kenson (fourth runner-up), 2007's Jaslinder Kaur (sixth runner-up), 2008's Anne Marie Tauriq Khan (sixth runner-up), 2013's Ledesma Steven (fifth runner-up), 2014's Maylesthelyn Ley Matius (sixth runner-up), 2016's Patricia Elsa Jimy (fifth runner-up), 2017's Sharlina Gilbert Mojinun (fifth runner-up) and 2019's Vinnie Alvionitta Sasising (sixth runner-up).

Since 2012, the question-and-answer round has been using the format through which the contestants must answer the question in their ethnic language. Melinda Louis was one of the first to have succeeded in the particular question-and-answer, and she eventually won.

In 2014, the state of Johor in Peninsular Malaysia made its debut in the competition. The first winner for Johor was Liz Lorena Rayner who was placed as the second runner-up in the competition. In 2023, the state of Sarawak joined the pageant for the first time. The first representative of Sarawak was Marylyn Velarie Bolovin.[2]

Titleholders

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Year Unduk Ngadau Kaamatan District/Territory
2024 Hyellene Danius [3] Inanam
2023 Carol Abbey Gail Grimaldi[4] Papar
2022 Frenerietta Sobitun[5][6] Sandakan
2021 Maya Hejnowska[7][8] Api-Api
2019 Francisca Ester Nain[9] Karambunai
2018 Hosiani James Jaimis[10] Inanam
2017 Kerinah Mah[11] Kota Kinabalu
2016 Sherry Anne Laujang[12] Penampang
2015 Ryannie Neils Yong[13] Tanjung Aru
2014 Cheryl Lynn Pinsius[14] Kota Kinabalu
2013 Immaculate Lojuki[15] Kota Kinabalu
2012 Melinda Louis[16] Telupid
2011 Botiza Arthur S. Disimond[17] Penampang
2010 Crystal Eve Huminodun[18] Tanjung Aru
2009 Appey Rowenna Januin[19] Papar
2008 Leonie Lawrence Gontuni Penampang
2007 Joanna Sue Henley Rampas Tuaran
2006 Devenna Jaikob Sulaman
2005 Madelyne M. Nandu Penampang
2004 Fharelynne Ivonne Henry Tamparuli
2003 Daphne M. Iking Kuala Lumpur
2002 Patrecia Raymond Kiulu
2001 Nicolita Sanseh Masi Petagas
2000 Regina Intang Melalap
1999 Kathie Renjus Inanam
1998 Jeremiah Ginajil Inanam
1997 Jan Lisamarrie William Bongawan
1996 Lynnefra @ Lynn Alfera Wong Elopura
1995 Justinah Manius Kawang
1994 Agatha Nora Lojimin Penampang
1993 Luzie Tham Inanam
1992 Anita Pudin Putatan
1991 Sylvia Sandralisa Orow Tuaran
1990 Julia Augustine Tanjung Aru
1989 Deidre Peter Mojuntin Penampang
1988 Jenny Alasa Penampang
1987 Joan Gloria Tommy Tanjung Aru
Year Ratu Pesta Menuai District/Territory
1986 Johanna Sybil S.Disimond Penampang
1985 Florence Jipiu Penampang
1984 Esther Sikayun Penampang
1983 Mary Janet Kinjau Penampang
1982 Margaret Dolly Jimayol Beaufort
1981 Janet Anthony Dabi Penampang
Year Miss Harvest Festival District/Territory
1980 Roslina Amit[note 1] Tuaran
1979 Mary Solly Tanjung Aru
1978 Veronica Jefferin Penampang
1977 Mary Marjorie Kinjau Penampang
1976 Edwina Totu Penampang
1975 Rita Sikawah Penampang
1974 Susanna Jipanis Penampang
1973 Prisca Tikoh Penampang
1972 Evelyn Sinidol Penampang
1971 Mary @ Mili Jaikoh Imbayan Tamparuli
Year Miss Kadazan District/Territory
1970 Helen Mojiniu Penampang
1969 Sylvia Totu Penampang
1968 Rita Mojilis Penampang
1967 Florence Bibi Papar
1966 Patricia Sinidol Penampang
1965 Molina Daniel Papar
1964 Rita Bagong Tuaran
1963 Mary Badak Putatan
1962 Marcella Tiansim Papar
1961 Talian Bunal Papar
1960 Yong Mee Lan @ Mui Lan Penampang

List of runners-up (2006–present)

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Edition 1st Runner-Up 2nd Runner-Up 3rd Runner-Up 4th Runner-Up 5th Runner-Up 6th Runner-Up Ref.
2024 Elldiwirna Saimen
Kiulu
Monicka Majin
Keningau
Romandawi Gapari
Johor
Liane Melve Grace Lias
Tenom
Elviana Gunong
Tongod
Richella Kan Siang Feng
Kemabong
[20]
2023 Calby Floresa Dolinting
Kota Marudu
Clerice Olvia Augustine @ Justin
Tambunan
Galedine Lind Mosuyun
Penampang
Florina Wileh
Tuaran
Melni Dihal
Kiulu
Rannysa Rachel Lee
Tamparuli
[21]
2022 Esther Rayner Marius
Papar
Deedee Cassandra Dallius
Ranau
Carolyn Tony
Penampang
Allveanna Loimin
Kiulu
Evanatie Sannie
Kota Marudu
Sylvernie Belinda Engelbert
Inanam
[22]
2021 Dianarin Vahidin
Paginatan
Febby Angelica Richard
Kundasang
Lisa Christie Deminic
Tulid
Avrill Alvira Roger Anthony
Tanjung Keramat
Sharon Stephen
Kawang
Carrey Evanne Kim Lee
Moyog
[23]
2019 Annette Rabecca Januin
Pantai Manis
Leticia Casianus Bansin
Penampang
Skye Judith Harding
Tamparuli
Conne Juenin
Kundasang
Nurul Yanadido
Tandek
Vinny Alvionitta Sasising
Klang Valley
[24]
2018 Sherrylyn Jane Rannytho Pailus
Penampang
Vanessa Audrey Sylvester Gilbert
Putatan
Madeleine Sophie Benidip
Johor
Puang Hui Ling @ Arin Puang
Ranau
Mary Grace Lojuki
Kota Kinabalu
Tanessja Shanelle Mojitoh
Kepayan
[25]
2017 Shareene Francis Loudin
Penampang
Arveyna Pamela Januin
Papar
Angel Suhangkadamai Marshal Motiung Linus
Likas
Bibiana Artecca James
Tambunan
Sharlina Gilbert Mojinun
Klang Valley
Vanessa Claria Luis
Tuaran
[26]
2016 Claryssa Henry Ogodong
Kudat
Fenny Ester Joslin
Banggi
Vinny Alvionitta Sasising
Matunggong
Christine Joan Charles
Papar
Patricia Elsa Jimy
Klang Valley
Charmaine Bartholomew
Kepayan
[citation needed]
2015 Shirley Anthony Danggok
Tambunan
Evrina Masalan
Tenom
Valencia Ann Primus
Kota Kinabalu
Natasha Aprillia Jalius Benggon
Inanam
Sherrylyn Jane Rannytho Pailus
Putatan
Kimberly Vung
Likas
[27]
2014 Scarlett Megan Liew Zhi Ling
Kota Marudu
Liz Lorena Rayner
Johor
Samantha Sharon Laujang
Putatan
Hemy Menjadi
Tuaran
Debbie Collette Christopher
Papar
Maylesthelyn Ley Matius
Klang Valley
[28]
2013 Ritchel Andreas
Ranau
Nillsey Debbie Sening
Tuaran
Dianna Gilbert
Putatan
Dedie Phang
Penampang
Ledesma Steven
Klang Valley
Sarah Cleophas Gorotud
Tambunan
[29]
2012 Fenney Doimis
Kota Kinabalu
Meryl Foster Paladius
Tambunan
Vanessa Samantha Manih
Tanjung Aru
Samantha Sharon Laujang
Penampang
Milviana Madrigal
Kota Belud
Raemma Justin
Tuaran
[30]
2011 Jovenea Jim Lajim
Tamparuli
Caroline Anthony
Tuaran
Sophie Angela Kutam
Ranau
Rachel M.Alliun
Kota Kinabalu
Alvera Raymond Kisil
Sandakan
Adeline Joyce Masidah
Likas
[31]
2010 Roychelle Fayrenie Juatin
Penampang
Lydia John Alai
Kota Kinabalu
Ledesma Steven
Tuaran
Hannevy Vivie Harry
Tambunan
Elforina Jolius
Pitas
Debra Fiona Alexius
Likas
[32]
2009 Pearl Dianne Petrus
Kota Kinabalu
Joanne Kimberly J.Majalap
Penampang
Flina Rutum
Tamparuli
Jacqueline Joseph Kajangan
Keningau
Fredericka Camilla Richard Daut
Tuaran
Ellina Musuin
Likas
[33]
2008 Florence Masimbin
Kinabatangan
Emily Majil
Tambunan
Petronella Cherry Bernard
Papar
Verone Lansu Manjin
Keningau
Aloysia Thecla Philip
Kota Belud
Anne Mary Tauriq Khan
Klang Valley
[34]
2007 Brenda Mellonie Johnny Takom
Putatan
Cherrylanne Chok Binti Chok Kui Eng
Beluran
Dorinah Darick
Kota Kinabalu
Viola Fidelis
Inanam
Cassey V. Pilos
Tawau
Jaslinder Kaur A/P Harjit Singh
Klang Valley
[35]
2006 Edith Malis
Petagas
Kay Marylyn Madonna Josuie Laison Masabal
Inanam
Juliana Stephen Jupiling
Sembulan
Dorothy Misir
Lahad Datu
Geraldine Grace Petrus Balandong
Klias
Trinna Joyce Dison
Penampang
[36]

List of Districts/Territories by Number of Wins

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District/Territory Total of Win(s) Year(s)
Penampang 24 1960, 1966, 1968, 1969, 1970, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1981, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1988, 1989, 1994, 2005, 2008, 2011, 2016
Papar 6 1961, 1962, 1965, 1967, 2009, 2023
Tanjung Aru 5 1979, 1987, 1990, 2010, 2015
Inanam 1993, 1998, 1999, 2018, 2024
Tuaran 4 1964, 1980, 1991, 2007
Kota Kinabalu 3 2013, 2014, 2017
Tamparuli 2 1971, 2004
Putatan 1963, 1992
Sandakan 1 2022
Api-Api 2021
Karambunai 2019
Telupid 2012
Sulaman 2006
Klang Valley 2003
Kiulu 2002
Petagas 2001
Melalap 2000
Bongawan 1997
Elopura 1996
Kawang 1995
Beaufort 1982

Notes

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  1. ^ Roslina was the only Muslim woman to ever win the title of Unduk Ngadau Kaamatan up to today. Muslim women were banned from competing in the competition due to the Sabah Sharia Criminal Offences Enactment in 1995.

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