| Type | Beauty pageant |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | Equity Tower,Sudirman Central Business District,Jakarta, Indonesia |
| Country represented | Indonesia |
| Qualifies for | Miss Universe |
| First edition | 2023 |
| Most recent edition | 2025 |
| Current titleholder | Sanly Liu Bali |
National director | Kelly Tandiono |
| Language |
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Miss Universe Indonesia (abbreviated asMUID) is abeauty pageant and organization that selects Indonesia's official representative forMiss Universe — one of theBig Four international beauty pageants.
The reigning Miss Universe Indonesia is Sanly Liu ofDenpasar who was crowned on September 22, 2025, at the Opus Grand Ballroom, The Tribrata, inJakarta, Indonesia.
Before Puteri Indonesia under PT Mustika Ratu Tbk., the Indonesia's representations were crowned by national pageants called Ratu Indonesia, Miss Indonesia, and Miss Jawa. Andy Nurhayati who owned Andi Beauty Institute Jakarta was the key person who took the franchise for Miss Universe in Indonesia. Began 1980s, the selection held in closed selection by her, since there was banning system from the government about beauty pageants.
Puteri Indonesia organization was still sending Indonesia's representative for Miss Universe in 1995 and 1996, however from 1997 until 2004, its winners were forced to withdraw from competing at the Miss Universe pageant by the decision of the formerFirst Lady, Mrs.Tien Suharto.[1][2]Puteri Indonesia's winners were again sent to the Miss Universe after receiving support and permission fromMegawati Soekarnoputri, the first-ever femalepresident of Indonesia.[3][4][5] The pageant has been held consecutively every year, with the winner and the runner-ups sent to participate in international beauty pageants, fromArtika Sari Devi who represented Indonesia at theMiss Universe 2005 in Thailand untilLaksmi Shari De-Neefe Suardana who represented the country in2022. UnderPuteri Indonesia organization, 19 representatives have been sent to Miss Universe pageant in1995–1996,2005–2020 and2022.[6]
On February 8, 2023, the Miss Universe franchise in Indonesia was officially granted to a new organizing body withPoppy Capella as its national director andEldwen Wang [id] as its CEO and Communication Director,[7][8] paving the way for the creation of the new Miss Universe Indonesia Organization under PT. Capella Swastika Karya, Inc.[9][10][11] Under the new organization, a separate, standalone pageant is now responsible for the selection of the future Miss Universe Indonesia titleholders from 2023 onwards.[12][13][14] The press launch of the pageants inNusa Dua, Bali was attended by theMiss Universe 2022R'Bonney Gabriel, 2nd runner-up and top 5 of Miss Universe 2022,Andreína Martínez and Gabriëla Dos Santos, respectively.[15][16]
On August 12, 2023, the Miss Universe Organization officially terminated their franchise contract with PT. Capella Swastika Karya and Capella after a sexual abuse scandal which happened at theMiss Universe Indonesia 2023 event. However,Fabiënne Nicole Groeneveld would still represent Indonesia inMiss Universe 2023.[17]
On July 18, 2024, it was announced that Indonesian actor and businessmanTeuku Jordan Zacky [id] was appointed as the new national director for Miss Universe Indonesia pageant.[18]
On May 5, 2025. Zacky announced on his Instagram account that he has resigned from his position since December 2024 after considering many factors, including the fact that the licensing of Miss Universe globally is not under the authority of individual countries, including Indonesia.[19] As a result, it was announced on May 23, 2025, that Indonesian supermodelKelly Tandiono [id] has taken over Zacky's position as the Miss Universe Indonesia national director.[20]
The following is a list of Miss Universe Indonesia editions from its inception in 2023.
| Year | Edition | Winner | Date | Venue | Entrants | Host city | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1st | August 3, 2023 | Beach City International Stadium, Jakarta | 30 | Jakarta SCR | [21] | |
| 2024 | 2nd | September 19, 2024 | The H Club SCBD, Jakarta | 14 | [22] | ||
| 2025 | 3rd | September 22, 2025 | The Tribrata, Jakarta | 16 |
The winner of the contest receives the title Miss Universe Indonesia and is eligible to represent Indonesia in the Miss Universe pageant.
| Year | Miss Universe Indonesia | 1st Runner-up | 2nd Runner-up | 3rd Runner-up | 4th Runner-up |
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| 2023 | Fabiënne Nicole Groeneveld Jakarta SCR | Vina Anggi Sitorus North Sumatra | Muthia Fatika Rahman West Java | Angela Lillo Riau Islands | Baby Kristami Jakarta SCR |
| 2024 | Clara Shafira Krebs Banten | Fiza Javaid Khan Jakarta SCR | Nadia Ingrida Tjuatja East Java | Not awarded | |
| 2025 | Sanly Liu Bali | Rita Nurmaliza Alizar Riau | Kirana Larasati Hanafiah Jakarta SCR | Not awarded | |
This is a list of Miss Universe Indonesia titleholders who have competed in theMiss Universe pageant since Miss Universe Indonesia's inception in 2023.
| Year | Province | Miss Universe Indonesia | International pageant | Placement at Miss Universe | Special awards | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Jakarta SCR | Fabiënne Groeneveld | Miss Universe 2023 | Unplaced | Groeneveld competed inMiss Universe under direct auspices of the Miss Universe Organization, asPoppy Capella, the license owner at the time, was dismissed forsexual harassment controversy before Groeneveld could compete. | |
| 2024 | Banten | Clara Shafira Krebs | Miss Universe 2024 | Unplaced | ||
| 2025 | Bali | Sanly Liu | Miss Universe 2025 | Unplaced |
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This is a list of Indonesian titleholders who had competed in theMiss Universe pageant prior to Miss Universe Indonesia pageant's inception in 2023. Indonesia had competed 26 times, placed 8 times, and won several special and sponsor awards, including Best in National Costume in2014; Popular Vote in2009; Miss Phoenix Smile in2016.[24]
| Year | Province | Puteri Indonesia | National title | Placement at Miss Universe | Special awards | Notes |
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| 2022 | Bali | Laksmi Shari De-Neefe Suardana | Puteri Indonesia 2022 | Unplaced | ||
| Did not compete in 2021:Withdrew because of no diplomatic relations between Indonesian government and the host country ofIsrael . | ||||||
| 2020 | East Java | Raden Roro Ayu Maulida Putri | Puteri Indonesia 2020 | Top 21 | Before winningPuteri Indonesia 2020, Ayu won theFace of Asia 2019 in South Korea. | |
| 2019 | Jakarta SCR | Frederika Alexis Cull | Puteri Indonesia 2019 | Top 10 | ||
| 2018 | Bangka Belitung | Sonia Fergina Citra | Puteri Indonesia 2018 | Top 20 | Sonia was competing at Miss Oriental Tourism 2012 and was achieving the Top 6 at the pageant. | |
| 2017 | Jakarta SCR | Bunga Jelitha Ibrani | Puteri Indonesia 2017 | Unplaced | Bunga experienced in modelling competition and won theSupermodel International 2011, also theGuess Girl Southeast Asia 2015. | |
| 2016 | North Sulawesi | Kezia Roslin Cikita Warouw | Puteri Indonesia 2016 | Top 13 | ||
| 2015 | Central Java | Anindya Kusuma Putri | Puteri Indonesia 2015 | Top 15 | ||
| 2014 | East Java | Elvira Devinamira Wirayanti[26] | Puteri Indonesia 2014 | Top 15 |
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| 2013 | West Sumatra | Whulandary Herman | Puteri Indonesia 2013 | Top 16 |
| Before winningPuteri Indonesia 2013, Whulandary won theAsian Top Model of the Year 2010 in Hangzhou, China. |
| 2012 | Central Java | Maria Selena Nurcahya | Puteri Indonesia 2011 | Unplaced |
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| 2011 | Jakarta SCR | Nadine Alexandra Dewi Ames | Puteri Indonesia 2010 | Unplaced | ||
| 2010 | Aceh | Qory Sandioriva | Puteri Indonesia 2009 | Unplaced | ||
| 2009 | Jakarta SCR | Zivanna Letisha Siregar | Puteri Indonesia 2008 | Unplaced | Won Best Popularity Votevia Miss Universe Website but this voting was for fun challenge not for special awards[28] | |
| 2008 | East Java | Gracia Putri Raemawasti Mulyono | Puteri Indonesia 2007 | Unplaced | ||
| 2007 | Central Java | Agni Pratistha Arkadewi Kuswardono | Puteri Indonesia 2006 | Unplaced | ||
| 2006 | Jakarta SCR | Nadine Chandrawinata | Puteri Indonesia 2005 | Unplaced |
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| 2005 | Bangka Belitung | Artika Sari Devi Kusmayadi | Puteri Indonesia 2004 | Top 15 |
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| Did not compete between 1997—2004:Abstained from competing because of Indonesian government's issues prohibition beauty pageants. | ||||||
| 1996 | Jakarta SCR | Alya Rohali | Puteri Indonesia 1996 | Unplaced | ||
| 1995 | Maluku | Susanty Priscilla Adresina Manuhutu | Puteri Indonesia 1995 | Unplaced | ||
| Did not compete between 1984—1994:Abstained from competing because of Indonesian government's prohibition of beauty pageants. | ||||||
| Andi Beauty Institute Jakarta / Andy Nurhayati directorship — a franchise holder to Miss Universe between 1974 and 1983 | ||||||
| 1983 | South Sulawesi | Andi Botenri | Miss Universe Indonesia 1983 | Unplaced | In 1982, Andi wasone the 5 winners at Miss Indonesia 1982,as Miss World Indonesia. She competed at Miss World 1982 and was designatedas Miss Universe Indonesia 1983 by Andi Beauty Institute Jakarta (as the national holder for Indonesia). | |
| 1982 | East Java | Sri Yulianti Soemardjo | Miss Universe Indonesia 1982 | Unplaced |
| In 1982, there are 5 winners who scheduled to represent Indonesia at international pageants. Sri was the main winner who represented Indonesia at Miss Universe 1982. She titled as Miss Universe Indonesia 1982, together with other titleholders. |
| 1980 | South Sulawesi | Andi Nana Riwayatie Basoamier | Appointed | Unplaced |
| Nana was appointed to represent Indonesia at the Miss Universe from closed election. |
| Did not compete between 1978—1979:There is complete disagreement about Indonesia's delivery of beauty events from the government. | ||||||
| 1977 | South Sumatera | Siti Mirza Nuria Arifin | Puteri Indonesia 1977 | Unplaced | WinningPuteri Indonesia 1977, Siti was designatedas Miss Universe Indonesia 1977. | |
| 1976 | West Java | Yayu Yuliarti Rahayu | Puteri Indonesia 1976 | Unplaced | ||
| 1975 | Jakarta SCR | Lydia Arlini Wahab | Ratu Indonesia 1973 | Unplaced | TheRatu Indonesia 1973 — winner who also represented Indonesia at Miss Asia Pacific 1974, Queen of the Pacific 1974, and Miss International 1974 before competing at Miss Universe 1975. | |
| 1974 | West Java | Nia Kurniasih Ardikoesoema | Miss Indonesia (Ratu Pariwisata Indonesia) 1973 | Unplaced | She was crowned Ratu Pariwisata Indonesia 1973 and has the rights to represent Indonesia to Miss Universe. Nia competed at Ratu Indonesia pageant, represented Jawa Barat at the pageant and won Miss Congeniality award. | |
| Province | Titles | Year(s) |
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| 8 | 1975, 1996, 2006, 2009, 2011, 2017, 2019, 2023 | |
| 4 | 1982, 2008, 2014, 2020 | |
| 3 | 2007, 2012, 2015 | |
| 2 | 2005, 2018 | |
| 1980, 1983 | ||
| 1974, 1976 | ||
| 2022, 2025 | ||
| 1 | 2024 | |
| 2016 | ||
| 2013 | ||
| 2010 | ||
| 1995 | ||
| 1977 |
| Year | Province | Miss Universe Indonesia | National pageant | Placement at Miss Universe | Special awards | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | Jakarta SCR | Vena Melinda | Puteri Indonesia 1994 | Did not compete | Came as an observer | |
| 1993 | Jakarta SCR | Indira Sudiro | Puteri Indonesia 1992 | Did not compete | Withdrew during competition | |
| 1981 | Jakarta SCR | Roosje Soeratman | Gadis Teladan 1981 | Did not compete | Roosje | |