KENINGAU: A team of Cosmetology students from Keningau Vocational College (KVC) has been chosen as the champion of the handicraft category in the 2025 International Ocean Conservation Creative Competition for the youth age group.
The results of the competition, organised by the International Youth and Children’s Education Association, were officially announced on June 13 this year on its website.
Advertisement (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});The team consists of three final-year students: Bevanny Adelia Benedict, Annyss Anastacia Francis George and Nur Nadia Natasya Ahmad Zainul Ariffin.
Their project is a stool chair made from recycled materials designed to allow beauticians to perform pedicures outdoors.
The bench chair was made from plastic bottles filled with old newspapers and plastic bags, tightly bound and reinforced with discarded items such as wood panels, wires, and used clothing.
The stool also includes a compartment for storing tools required for foot treatments.
Advertisement (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});They named the chair “Elegant Throne” to symbolise the importance of creativity and aesthetic elements in creating practical products using recycled materials.
The project’s concept aligned with the theme of the competition, which is ocean conservation, as plastic waste is one of the main threats to marine life in saltwater and to animals that rely on ocean habitats.
Advertisement (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});The team leader, Bevanny Adelia, stated that the project has the potential to become a social enterprise that can have a positive impact on the environment and the community.
The college director, Lumang anak Lang, expressed immense pride in the students’ achievement, noting that the project not only required creativity but also needed to be designed with careful consideration of the materials used, specifically waste materials.
He emphasised that vocational college education always prioritises the application of vocational skills and knowledge in innovation.
Their competition video can be accessed at: https://youtu.be/QVM15onIIvI?feature=shared
