MPL Indonesia Mascot Suga Introduced

The MPL Indonesia mascot has been introduced during the beginning of the ninth week of MPL Indonesia Season 17’s regular season.

“Surya Garuda,” affectionately called Suga, becomes MPL Indonesia’s first mascot, official ambassador, and the first Intellectual Property (IP) created specifically for the nation’s top-tier MLBB esports league.

Suga’s creation represents MPL Indonesia’s commitment, together with Indonesia’s Ministry of Creative Economy (Ekraf) and local IP agency Tale X, to create a “creative playground” for IP creators.

The “Surya” element in his Majapahit Crown symbolizes the support of superfans and the proud spirit of “We Own This,” the foundation of MPL Indonesia’s strong and united community.

Suga’s design also incorporates other Indonesian cultural elements, such as Batik Parang, representing strength, and Mega Mendung patterns, symbolizing calmness.

More than just a mascot, Suga represents the full support of fans for athletes, whether competing in MPL Indonesia or international tournaments.

He will accompany Indonesian representatives at major events such as the Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Mid-Season Cup (MSC) and M Series World Championship, as well as prestigious sporting events like the Asian Games and Esports Nations Cup (ENC).

“Suga represents the heart and soul of our community’s pride. Through this IP, MPL Indonesia is honored to bring the best of Indonesia to the world stage,” said Martinus H. Manurung, Head of ID Esports Business Development at Moonton Games.

“Alongside our extraordinary athletes, we proudly showcase cultural heritage, modern art, and boundless creativity of Indonesian youth internationally, proving that our local talent is capable and worthy of global recognition,” he continued.

Through Suga, MPL Indonesia demonstrates that esports can serve as an effective cultural diplomacy tool. In the future, various tangible forms of Suga—including exclusive merchandise—will be worn and carried by national athletes as a symbol of pride when competing globally.

For more information about Suga, you can visit his official social media account at @suga.wuzzhere.

Mecca Medina
Mecca Medina

A writer with more than 10 years of experience in writing entertainment content, from anime/manga to video games. Mecca has 5 years of experience in esports with GGWP, proven by receiving several awards and nominations, both personally and as a whole publication. In Honor of Kings, he is a top 100 Ming user in Jakarta, and he's working hard to achieve the same feat in Mobile Legends.