# Miss Indonesia

Miss Indonesia is a national beauty pageant in Indonesia, organized by MNC Group under Miss Indonesia Organization, chaired by Liliana Tanoesoedibjo and sponsored by Sariayu Martha Tilaar. The winner of Miss Indonesia represents the country in Miss World pageant, one of the Big Four international beauty pageants and participates in various social actions in cooperation with Yayasan Jalinan Kasih, MNC Peduli and Miss World Organization program, Beauty with a Purpose.
The current Miss Indonesia is Monica Kezia Sembiring of North Sumatra who was crowned by Audrey Vanessa Susilo of North Sulawesi on May 30, 2024. She will represent Indonesia at Miss World 2025.

## History

Miss Indonesia Organization together with Puteri Indonesia Organization is widely supported by the President and Cabinet of the Republic of Indonesia. In 2019, Joko Widodo announced the Miss Indonesia and Puteri Indonesia as the "National Intangible Cultural Heritage of Indonesia", which carries the values of Indonesian culture and society togetherness, to celebrate the role of women in the creative industry, environment, tourism, education and social awareness. In line with that, Angela Tanoesoedibjo the eldest daughter of media magnate MNC Group Hary Tanoesoedibjo and Miss Indonesia President and Chief Executive Officer Liliana Tanaja Tanoesoedibjo chosen as The Deputy of Ministry of tourism and Creative Economy of The Republic of Indonesia by the President of Indonesia, Joko Widodo at the Istana Negara Palace in Central Jakarta.
In 2005, the Miss Indonesia org. was established, is a national beauty pageant in Indonesia, organized by their own media company MNC Group under Miss Indonesia Organization, chaired by the Indonesian Business conglomerate, Media tycoon and Politician Hary Tanoesoedibjo wife - Liliana Tanaja Tanoesoedibjo and sponsored by Sariayu Martha Tilaar. The winner of Miss Indonesia represents the country in Miss World pageant, one of the Big Four international beauty pageants and participates in various social actions in cooperation with Yayasan Jalinan Kasih, MNC Peduli and Miss World Organization program, Beauty with a Purpose. The first Miss Indonesia to compete at Miss World beauty pageant is the former Indonesian National Armed Forces Reservist and United States Army Nurse Corps, Kristania Virginia Besouw who competed in Miss World 2006 in Palace of Culture and Science, Warsaw, Poland.

## Selection process

In order to represent her province at the National Finals, each delegate must go through an audition process conducted in major cities of Indonesia. Each year, a total of 34 delegates are selected to participate at the final round, one from each province.

## Titleholders

In 2005, the Miss Indonesia winner for the first time competed at the Miss ASEAN pageant, where the second edition was held in Jakarta, Indonesia and placed as the 1st Runner-up. In 2006, Miss Indonesia lost the franchise of the Miss ASEAN pageant and repositioned as Miss World Indonesia to represent Indonesia at the Miss World pageant. On occasions, when the winner does not qualify (due to age) for either contest, a runner-up is sent.
The winner of the contest receives the title Miss Indonesia and is eligible to represent Indonesia in the Miss World pageant. Miss Indonesia wears a crown of white gold with swarovski, presented by Untung Bersama Sejahtera (UBS Gold) since 2009.
In 2016, UBS Gold introduced the new Miss Indonesia crown model. The philosophy of the crown is Beauty with a Purpose that Miss Indonesia joins hands with the weak and children to make the world better.
In 2020, Miss Indonesia and UBS Gold again introduced the new Miss Indonesia crown model entitled "Spirit of Indonesia". The crown consists of a frame made of white gold, encrusted with swarovski zirconia to give it a red accent. The combination of red and white symbolizes Indonesia. This new crown is expected to bring fighting spirit to Indonesian women in the global arena.
| Year | Miss Indonesia | 1st Runner-up | 2nd Runner-up | 3rd Runner-up | Runners-up, in order 4th through 6th |
| 2005 | Imelda Fransisca West Java | Joice Triatman Central Java | Kiki Agustina South Sumatra | Not awarded from 2005 to 2015 | Not awarded from 2005 to 2015 |
| 2006 | Kristania Virginia Besouw North Sulawesi | Putu Yunita Oktarini Bali | Josephine Amelia Widagdo Central Java | Not awarded from 2005 to 2015 | Not awarded from 2005 to 2015 |
| 2007 | Kamidia Radisti West Java | Verna Gladies Merry Inkiriwang Central Sulawesi | I Gusti Ayu Agung Ary Kusumawardhani Bali | Not awarded from 2005 to 2015 | Not awarded from 2005 to 2015 |
| 2008 | Sandra Angelia East Java | Kartika Indah Pelapory Maluku | Priscilla Yvonne Supit North Sulawesi | Not awarded from 2005 to 2015 | Not awarded from 2005 to 2015 |
| 2009 | Kerenina Sunny Halim Jakarta | Melati Putri Kusuma Dewi West Sulawesi | Lia Angela Laksono Bali | Not awarded from 2005 to 2015 | Not awarded from 2005 to 2015 |
| 2010 | Asyifa Latief West Java | Clarashinta Arumdani D.I Yogyakarta | Kartika Kusumaningtyas East Java | Not awarded from 2005 to 2015 | Not awarded from 2005 to 2015 |
| 2011 | Astrid Yunadi East Java | Amanda Roberta Zevannya West Papua | Nadya Siddiqa Banten | Not awarded from 2005 to 2015 | Not awarded from 2005 to 2015 |
| 2012 | Ines Putri Bali | Ovi Dian Aryani Putri East Java | Jennifer Sumia Jakarta SCR | Not awarded from 2005 to 2015 | Not awarded from 2005 to 2015 |
| 2013 | Vania Larissa West Kalimantan | Jovita Dwijayanti Central Java | Shinta Nur Safira Azzahra West Java | Not awarded from 2005 to 2015 | Not awarded from 2005 to 2015 |
| 2014 | Maria Asteria Sastrayu Rahajeng West Sulawesi | Ellen Rachel Aragay West Papua | Hanna Christiany Sugialam East Java | Not awarded from 2005 to 2015 | Not awarded from 2005 to 2015 |
| 2015 | Maria Harfanti D.I Yogyakarta | Savina Wibowo South Sumatra | Yona Luvitalice Miagan Papua | Not awarded from 2005 to 2015 | Not awarded from 2005 to 2015 |
| 2016 | Natasha Mannuela Halim Bangka Belitung | Editha Aldillasari Rodianto Bengkulu | Dian Bernika Ayuningtyas Silalahi North Sumatra | Kidung Paramadita Lampung | Nabilla Astrid Novianthy Riau Islands |
| 2017 | Achintya Holte Nilsen West Nusa Tenggara | Astrini Putri Bengkulu | Ivhanrel Eltrisna Sumerah North Sulawesi | Dinda Ayu Saraswati Central Java | Anja Litani Ariella D.I Yogyakarta |
| 2018 | Alya Nurshabrina West Java | Narda Virelia West Sumatra | Nadya Astrella Juliana Central Java | Harini Merly Betrix Sondakh North Sulawesi | Raudha Kasmir Aceh |
| 2019 | Princess Mikhaelia Audrey Megonondo Jambi | Elisa Jonathan Banten | Sharon Margriet Sumolang North Sulawesi | Tamara Dewi Gondo East Java | Magdalena Rosari Ndona East Nusa TenggaraYolanda Lucia Tuasela MalukuVebbiantri Hananto West Sulawesi |
| 2020 | Pricilia Carla Saputri Yules South Sulawesi | Christella Fenisianti Bangka Belitung Islands | Nadia Riwu Kaho East Nusa Tenggara | Larissa Amelinda Soerayana Jambi | Salma Effendi North Sumatra |
| 2022 | Audrey Vanessa Susilo North Sulawesi | Ida Ayu Laksmi Anjali Bali | Alyssandra Yemima Gabe Winyoto East Java | Angelina Aqila Suryadi West Kalimantan | Naomy Angelica Sembiring Riau |
| 2024 | Monica Kezia Sembiring North Sumatra | Clarita Cahya Adity D.I Yogyakarta | Anna Sakurai Dananjaya Bali | Priyanka Puteri Ariffia Jakarta SCR | Arindina Aulia Taim Aceh |

### Gallery of winners

* Miss Indonesia 2020-2021 Pricilia Carla Saputri Yules, of South Sulawesi
* Miss Indonesia 2019 Princess Mikhaelia Audrey Megonondo, of Jambi
* Miss Indonesia 2018 Alya Nurshabrina Samadikun, of West Java
* Miss Indonesia 2017 Achintya Holte Nilsen, of West Nusa Tenggara
* Miss Indonesia 2016 Natasha Mannuela Halim, of Bangka Belitung
* Miss Indonesia 2015 Maria Harfanti, of SR Yogyakarta
* Miss Indonesia 2014 Maria Asteria Sastrayu Rahajeng, of West Sulawesi
* Miss Indonesia 2013 Vania Larissa Tan, of West Kalimantan
* Miss Indonesia 2012 Ines Putri Tjiptadi Chandra, of Bali
* Miss Indonesia 2011 Astrid Ellena Indriana Yunadi, of East Java
* Miss Indonesia 2010 Asyifa Syafiningdyah Putrambami Latief, of West Java
* Miss Indonesia 2009 Kerenina Sunny Halim, of Jakarta SCR
* Miss Indonesia 2008 Sandra Angelia Hadisiswantoro, of East Java
* Miss Indonesia 2007 Kamidia Radisti, of West Java
* Miss Indonesia 1983 Titi Dwi Jayati, of Jakarta

### Number of wins by province

| Province | Titles | Year(s) |
| West Java | 4 | 2005, 2007, 2010, 2018 |
| North Sulawesi | 2 | 2006, 2022 |
| East Java | 2 | 2008, 2011 |
| North Sumatra | 1 | 2024 |
| South Sulawesi | 1 | 2020 |
| Jambi | 1 | 2019 |
| West Nusa Tenggara | 1 | 2017 |
| Bangka Belitung Islands | 1 | 2016 |
| Special Region of Yogyakarta | 1 | 2015 |
| West Sulawesi | 1 | 2014 |
| West Kalimantan | 1 | 2013 |
| Bali | 1 | 2012 |
| Jakarta SCR | 1 | 2009 |

## International representations
### Color key

* : Declared as Winner
* : Ended as runner-up
* : Ended as one of the finalists or semi-finalists
* : Ended as Special awards winner
| Year | Province | Miss Indonesia | International pageant | Placement | Special awards | Notes |
| 2005 | West Java | Imelda Fransisca | Miss ASEAN 2005 | 1st Runner-up | Miss Favorite | |
| 2006 | North Sulawesi | Kristania Virginia Besouw | Miss World 2006 | Unplaced | Miss World Sport (Top 24) | For the first time, the Miss Indonesia team sent 2006 Grand Winner to the Miss World 2006 competition. |
| 2007 | West Java | Kamidia Radisti | Miss World 2007 | Unplaced | Beauty With a Purpose (Top 5) Miss World Talent (Top 18) | |
| 2008 | East Java | Sandra Angelia | Miss World 2008 | Unplaced | Miss World Talent (Top 19) | |
| 2009 | Jakarta SCR | Kerenina Sunny Halim | Miss World 2009 | Unplaced | Miss World Beach Beauty (Top 12) Miss World Talent (Top 19) | |
| 2010 | West Java | Asyifa Latief | Miss World 2010 | Unplaced | Miss World Talent (Top 15) | |
| 2011 | East Java | Astrid Yunadi | Miss World 2011 | Top 15 | Beauty With a Purpose Miss World Talent (Top 11) | |
| 2012 | Bali | Ines Putri | Miss World 2012 | Top 15 | Beauty With a Purpose (3rd Runner-up) Miss World Beach Beauty (Top 40) Miss World Top Model (Top 56) | |
| 2013 | West Kalimantan | Vania Larissa | Miss World 2013 | Top 10 | Miss World Talent Miss World Beach Beauty (Top 11) | |
| 2014 | West Sulawesi | Maria Asteria Sastrayu Rahajeng | Miss World 2014 | Top 25 | Beauty With a Purpose Miss World Talent (Top 10) | |
| 2015 | D.I Yogyakarta | Maria Harfanti | Miss World 2015 | 2nd Runner-up | Continental Queen of Beauty (Asia & Oceania) Beauty With a Purpose Miss World Talent (Top 13) World Fashion Designer (Top 10) | |
| 2016 | Bangka Belitung | Natasha Mannuela Halim | Miss World 2016 | 2nd Runner-up | Continental Queen of Beauty (Asia & Oceania) Beauty With a Purpose Miss World Top Model (1st Runner-up) Miss World Multimedia (Top 3) | |
| 2017 | West Nusa Tenggara | Achintya Holte Nilsen | Miss World 2017 | Top 10 | Beauty with a Purpose Head to Head Challenge Miss World Multimedia (Top 10) Miss World Talent (Top 20) Miss World Top Model (Top 30) Best World Dress Designer Awards | |
| 2018 | West Java | Alya Nurshabrina | Miss World 2018 | Top 30 | Beauty with a Purpose (1st Runner-up) Miss World Talent (Top 18) | |
| 2019 | Jambi | Princess Mikhaelia Audrey Megonondo | Miss World 2019 | Top 40 | Beauty with a Purpose (Top 10) Miss World Top Model (Top 40) Head to Head Challenge (Round 2) | |
| No International pageant in 2020: Miss World 2020 was not held due to the COVID-19 pandemic. |||||||
| 2021 | South Sulawesi | Pricilia Carla Yules | Miss World 2021 | Top 6 | Continental Queen of Beauty (Asia & Oceania) Miss World Talent (Top 27) Beauty with a Purpose (Top 28) Head to Head Challenge (Round 2) | |
| No International pageant in 2022: Miss World 2021 was rescheduled to 16 March 2022 due to the COVID-19 pandemic outbreak in Puerto Rico. |||||||
| 2023 | North Sulawesi | Audrey Vanessa Susilo | Miss World 2023 | Top 40 | Miss World Talent (2nd Runner-up) Beauty with a Purpose (Top 10) Miss World Top Model (Top 20) Miss World Sport (Top 32) Head-to-head challenge (Top 25) | |
| No International pageant in 2024: Miss World 2023 was rescheduled to 9 March 2024 due to the delayment of Miss World 2021 edition, and Miss World 2023 moved to 2024 in India. |||||||
| 2025 | North Sumatra | Monica Kezia Sembiring | Miss World 2025 | | | |

## Placements at International Pageants

The following are the placements of Miss Indonesia titleholders for their participation at international pageants throughout the years.
* 11 Placements at Miss World (2011-2024). The highest placements are Maria Harfanti and Natasha Mannuela Halim as 2nd Runner-up Miss World 2015 and 2016
* 1 Placement at Miss ASEAN (2005). The highest placement is Imelda Fransisca as 1st Runner-up Miss ASEAN 2015

## Controversy

In recent years, there has been criticism that some participants do not come from, and have never even set foot in, the area they represent. This is because Miss Indonesia auditions are generally held only in major cities, so not all regions can be represented. Potential participants may hold a sash from particular province, although they have no connection with that province.

## Miss World Indonesia Before 2006

| Year | Province | Miss World Indonesia | National title | Placement | Notes |
| Andi Beauty Institute Jakarta / Andy Nurhayati directorship — a franchise holder to Miss World between 1982–1983 |||||||
| 1982 | Jakarta SCR | Andi Botenri | Miss World Indonesia 1982 | Unplaced | In 1982, Andi was one the 5 winners at Miss Indonesia 1982, titled Miss World Indonesia. She also was appointed by Andi Beauty Institute Jakarta to compete at Miss Universe 1983, a year later after Miss World competition in London, England, Great Britain. |
| 1983 | Jakarta SCR | Titi Dwijayati | Miss World Indonesia 1983 | Unplaced | In 1983 Titi was designated by Andi Beauty Institute Jakarta (as the national holder for Indonesia) as Miss World Indonesia 1983. She flied internationally with Andi Botenri who also competed at Miss Universe in the same year. |
| Did not compete between 1984—2004: There is complete disagreement about Indonesia's delivery of beauty events from the government. |||||||
| Under Puteri Indonesia Organization who owned by The Royal Highest Princess Mooryati Soedibyo of Surakarta Sunanate only in 2005 |||||||
| 2005 | DI Yogyakarta | Lindi Cistia Prabha | 1st Runner-up at Puteri Indonesia 2005 | Unplaced | For the first time Puteri Indonesia took over the Miss World and only once in history. |