Beam Artistes, the international talent and event agency, proudly introduced a groundbreaking male empowerment platform, Masters of the World (MOTW), during an exclusive sashing ceremony and press conference held at Ombak Kitchen, Setapak. The inaugural edition brought together an inspiring assembly of men from across continents, marking a milestone in redefining masculinity and modern manhood.
More than a pageant, Masters of the World serves as a movement that celebrates emotional resilience, leadership, and personal growth among men of all ages. Founder and CEO of Beam Artistes, Samuel Seow, shared that the creation of MOTW stemmed from his personal reflections on life’s challenges and lessons. “Life teaches us through trials and triumphs alike. Every scar and setback becomes a teacher, and through those lessons, I realised that to master the world, we must first master ourselves,” he said during his emotional address.
Seow further expressed that the competition’s essence lies in acknowledging the inner journey of men from youth to maturity as they navigate love, failure, success, and responsibility. “The real victory isn’t found in trophies or applause, but in learning to master our thoughts, our emotions, and our hearts. That’s the true definition of strength,” he explained. Through this initiative, MOTW hopes to inspire men to lead with compassion, resilience, and authenticity, standing as role models for their families and communities.
Masters Of The World Delegates
The event unveiled sixteen delegates representing twelve countries across Asia, Europe, and Africa, including Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand, the Philippines, Myanmar, Taiwan, South Africa, Greece, and Croatia. These exceptional gentlemen will participate in a week-long series of activities leading up to the highly anticipated Grand Final on 20 October 2025, at Starlight Arena @ Plaza 51 in Petaling Jaya. The competition is divided into two categories Masters and Elite symbolising the diversity of experience and strength across generations.
In Masters of the World, age is celebrated as a mark of wisdom and life experience. The oldest delegate, 71-year-old entrepreneur and professor Yu Cheng Chao from Taiwan, exemplifies the belief that mastery is a lifelong pursuit. “Every wrinkle tells a story; every challenge conquered is proof of growth,” said Seow. He reminded the audience that when men master themselves, they become a force of good a ripple effect that can indeed transform the world.
Masters of the World 2025 is supported by a strong line-up of partners and sponsors who share the same vision of empowerment. Key partners include Alluora as the Official Skincare Sponsor, Universal Music Malaysia as the Talent Elevation Partner, Stegg Kuala Lumpur as the Official Hotel, and Starlight Arena as the Official Grand Final Venue. Among the notable sponsors are Finova Capital, Nexus Venture, The Best Award, International Business Association, Limitless, Thomas d’esthetique, Nano Singapore, and Private Stitch, among many others.
The Masters category features Boris Blagojevic (Croatia), Dr. Raajeev Ranjan (India), Ramadi Purba (Indonesia), Tan Jun Jie (Malaysia), Kaung Myat Htay (Myanmar), Mac Januel Vallero Sevilla (The Philippines), Ash Kahar (Singapore), Marco Steenkamp (South Africa), and Alex Ye (Thailand). Meanwhile, the Elite category includes Spiros Spinoulas (Greece), Anil Paswan (India), Lee Chee Kiong (Malaysia), Prince Jefrey O. Hernandez (The Philippines), Yu Cheng Chao (Taiwan), Terence Yeok Kian Tea (Singapore), and Hector Soria Martinez (Spain).
The organisers extend a warm invitation to the public to witness this celebration of strength, character, and purpose at the Grand Finals. Ticketing and voting information are available at www.thevotique.com. VIP tickets are priced at RM350 (with food service at round tables), while standard tickets are RM150 (with buffet service and free seating). Masters of the World promises an evening of inspiration and empowerment where men from around the globe unite under one powerful message: true mastery begins within.