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Unduk Ngadau Kaamatan is a beauty pageant held annually during the Kaamatan cultural event in Sabah, Malaysia. [1] The reigning Unduk Ngadau Kaamatan is Carol Abbey Gail Grimaldi of Papar who was crowned by Unduk Ngadau Kaamatan 2022, Frenerietta Sobitun of Sandakan, on 31 May 2023 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 recognizable 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

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 organization. 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

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

List of Runners-Up (2006-present)

Edition1st Runner-Up2nd Runner-Up3rd Runner-Up4th Runner-Up5th Runner-Up6th Runner-UpRef.
2023Calby Floresa Dolinting
Kota Marudu
Clerice Olvia Augustine @ Justin
Tambunan
Galedine Lind Mosuyun
Penampang
Florina Wileh
Tuaran
Melni Dihal
Kiulu
Rannysa Rachel Lee
Tamparuli
[19]
2022Esther Rayner Marius
Papar
Deedee Cassandra Dallius
Ranau
Carolyn Tony
Penampang
Allveanna Loimin
Kiulu
Evanatie Sannie
Kota Marudu
Sylvernie Belinda Engelbert
Inanam
[20]
2021Dianarin Vahidin
Paginatan
Febby Angelica Richard
Kundasang
Lisa Christie Deminic
Tulid
Avrill Alvira Roger Anthony
Tanjung Keramat
Sharon Stephen
Kawang
Carrey Evanne Kim Lee
Moyog
[21]
2019Annette Rabecca Januin
Pantai Manis
Leticia Casianus Bansin
Penampang
Skye Judith Harding
Tamparuli
Conne Juenin
Kundasang
Nurul Yanadido
Tandek
Vinny Alvionitta Sasising
Klang Valley
[22]
2018Sherrylyn 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
[23]
2017Shareene 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
[24]
2016Claryssa 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 ]
2015Shirley Anthony Danggok
Tambunan
Evrina Masalan
Tenom
Valencia Ann Primus
Kota Kinabalu
Natasha Aprillia Jalius Benggon
Inanam
Sherrylyn Jane Rannytho Pailus
Putatan
Kimberly Vung
Likas
[25]
2014Scarlett 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
[26]
2013Ritchel Andreas
Ranau
Nillsey Debbie Sening
Tuaran
Dianna Gilbert
Putatan
Dedie Phang
Penampang
Ledesma Steven
Klang Valley
Sarah Cleophas Gorotud
Tambunan
[27]
2012Fenney Doimis
Kota Kinabalu
Meryl Foster Paladius
Tambunan
Vanessa Samantha Manih
Tanjung Aru
Samantha Sharon Laujang
Penampang
Milviana Madrigal
Kota Belud
Raemma Justin
Tuaran
[28]
2011Jovenea Jim Lajim
Tamparuli
Caroline Anthony
Tuaran
Sophie Angela Kutam
Ranau
Rachel M.Alliun
Kota Kinabalu
Alvera Raymond Kisil
Sandakan
Adeline Joyce Masidah
Likas
[29]
2010Roychelle Fayrenie Juatin
Penampang
Lydia John Alai
Kota Kinabalu
Ledesma Steven
Tuaran
Hannevy Vivie Harry
Tambunan
Elforina Jolius
Pitas
Debra Fiona Alexius
Likas
[30]
2009Pearl Dianne Petrus
Kota Kinabalu
Joanne Kimberly J.Majalap
Penampang
Flina Rutum
Tamparuli
Jacqueline Joseph Kajangan
Keningau
Fredericka Camilla Richard Daut
Tuaran
Ellina Musuin
Likas
[31]
2008Florence Masimbin
Kinabatangan
Emily Majil
Tambunan
Petronella Cherry Bernard
Papar
Verone Lansu Manjin
Keningau
Aloysia Thecla Philip
Kota Belud
Anne Mary Tauriq Khan
Klang Valley
[32]
2007Brenda 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
[33]
2006Edith 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
[34]

List of Districts/Territories by Number of Wins

District/TerritoryTotal of Win(s)Year(s)
Penampang241960, 1966, 1968, 1969, 1970, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1981, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1988, 1989, 1994, 2005, 2008, 2011, 2016
Papar61961, 1962, 1965, 1967, 2009, 2023
Tanjung Aru51979, 1987, 1990, 2010, 2015
Tuaran41964, 1980, 1991, 2007
Inanam1993, 1998, 1999, 2018
Kota Kinabalu32013, 2014, 2017
Tamparuli21971, 2004
Putatan1963, 1992
Sandakan12022
Api-Api2021
Karambunai2019
Telupid2012
Sulaman2006
Klang Valley2003
Kiulu2002
Petagas2001
Melalap2000
Bongawan1997
Elopura1996
Kawang1995
Beaufort1982

Notes

  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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