KOTA KINABALU: Pg Muhd Nur’Nazirul Mubin Pg Roslan of Brunei and Sabah’s Jacqueency Jwen John were crowned the champions of Mr and Miss Native Borneo 2026 here on Saturday.
The competition, organised by Anavau Events under the theme “Echoes of Culture, Heart for Community”, brought together participants from Sabah, Sarawak, Brunei, Kalimantan, and Labuan.
In the male category, 31-year-old Pg Muhd Nur’Nazirul Mubin, also known as Ben Roslan, took the title ahead of Sabah’s Raven Jilion Isnain, 31, and Sarawak’s Abel Emmanuel Juman Neo, 23.
Sabah’s 20-year-old Jacqueency clinched the female title, followed by fellow Sabahan Fillonie Francis Debully, 30, as first runner-up and Melanie Melvy Anak Bentong, 24, from Sarawak as second runner-up.
Both champions each took home RM4,000 in cash, alongside a sash, a trophy, and sponsored prizes, while the first and second runners-up received RM2,000 and RM1,500 respectively.
The four-day programme, running from 15 to 18 October, featured traditional costume presentations, indoor judging, the Borneo Funky Urban Wear contest, and a head-to-head challenge.
Organising chairperson Judith Pudin said the platform aims to produce cultural ambassadors who represent Borneo's heritage and communities with confidence, knowledge, and responsibility.
