International talent and event agency Beam Artistes has unveiled the inaugural edition of the region’s biggest pageant for men, the Mr Nusantara, with a press conference and sashing ceremony held at the Sungei Wang Plaza concourse, Kuala Lumpur on May 26.
The competition aims to bring together contestants from Singapore, Indonesia and Malaysia a platform to celebrate the shared heritage, style and talent of the region.
This one-of-a-kind event will be held this May with three simultaneous national finals taking place at the Galaxy Banquet Hall in Sentul, Kuala Lumpur on May 29.
For the first time, 36 contestants from the three neighboring nations in the Nusantara (Malay Archipelago) will compete on the same stage, vying for both national and regional glory.
Malaysia and Singapore will be represented by 15 contestants each, while Indonesia will see the participation of six delegates. According to the organisers of Mr Nusantara, the small number of delegates from Indonesia was due to some dissatisfaction regarding contestant fees.
Samuel Seow, the chief executive officer of Beam Artistes and founder of Mr Nusantara stated during the event: “Mr Nusantara is more than just a competition – it is a celebration of shared heritage and unity across the region.
“We are thrilled to bring together these three countries in a single spectacular event, showcasing the pride, talent and spirit of the Malay Archipelago”.
He added: “Just as the region has faced significant challenges in the past, the first Mr Nusantara has also faced and braved its challenges.”
The competition’s pageant week begins from May 26 will full of activities leading up to grand finals on May 29.
Three national titleholders will be crowned – Mr Singapore Nusantara 2025, Mr Indonesia Nusantara 2025 and Mr Malaysia Nusantara 2025.
These three titleholders will battle for the coveted title of Mr Nusantara to be decided by online voting, making this the first pageant of its kind to fully empower fans in shaping the final outcome.
The Mr Nusantara champion will take home a prize package worth USD 80, 000 in cash and prizes, including a brand-new car.
The organisers also announced that Malaysian girl group Dolla will be performing during the grand finals.
Ticketing and voting details for the grand finals can be found at: www.thevotique.com
Mr Nusantara 2025 is supported by main sponsors A.M Aesthetics and Alluora skincare.
Among other sponsors and partners for the event include Galaxy Banquet Hall (official grand finals venue), Sungei Wang Plaza (official press conference venue), Steg Kuala Lumpur (official hotel), Rentak Sejuta (official media partner), Universal Music Malaysia, Ombak Kitchen, Thomas D’Esthique, Appolo Art Photography, Corak, Flin Lee and Fusion Meso.
The Delegates
Mr Nusantara Malaysia 2025
– Thamil Chelvan, 29, entrepreneur, Kedah
– Pietaloma, 26, trade settlement officer, Selangor
– Amin Eghtedari, 38, freelance electrical engineer, (Iran) Kuala Lumpur
– Richard Wong Chun Kiat, 28, lawyer, Selangor
– Pourya Shapourzadeh, 29, fashion model, (Iran) Kuala Lumpur
– Azwan Ismail, 47, entrepreneur, Kedah
– Tan Jun Jie, 25, interior designer, Penang
– Mohd Faizal Ahmad, 37, aesthetician, Johor
– Mohamad Faiz Miswan, 43, cargo sales officer, Negeri Sembilan
– Leon, 43, jeweller – Sabah
– Lee Chee Kiong, 55, invention teacher, Sabah
– Caden Chew, 39, finance consultant, Selangor
– Noramzar Abdul Ghani, 38, fitness trainer, Kedah
– Mohamad Amir Afandi Mazzlan, 26, perfume stylist, Kedah
– Aysraaf Rafi, 26, membership consultant/sales assistant, Selangor
Mr Nusantara Singapore 2025
– Mhar Jayson Cortez, 30, principal engineer
– Willy Lim, 33, entrepreneur and fitness trainer
– Yoganathan Pitchay, 35, cabin crew
– William Warumpal Archery, 28, corporate risk management consultant
– Nicholas Erekose Sim, 48, co-founder and group CEO, Fiduciary Group
– Raees Mhmd, 27, cafe owner
– Keith Lam Mun Thian, 36, X cabin crew
– Raja Sekaran (Josandran), 29, front desk personnel
– Jon Phua Yong Chuan, 36, communications strategist
– Leong Pak Kuan (George), 55, fitness coach
– Alfie Tjen, 34, marketing manager
– Ahmad Ashrafiqri Kahar Muzakar, 24, ground response officer
– Thineswaran Maniraja, 24, bank officer
– Amyn Othman. 33, senior visual merchandiser
– Danial Hadi, 25, attractions operator
Mr Nusantara Indonesia 2025
– Abdul Rozak (Zakky), 27, make-up artist
– Reza Aulia Waskito, 32, corporate employee
– Candra Hakiki, 31, model
– Aswandi Rosyid, 26, model
– Rahmat Wahyu Aji Saputra (Gio), 25, model
– Marco Hartanto (Marco Marcus), 35, singer and songwriter
