ASEAN Records is proud to officially recognise Embrace Borneo (Miss Sarawak Tourism 2026) for achieving:
First Coral Reef Cleanup Programme Conducted by Contestants of a State-Level Beauty Pageant (17 Contestants; 3-Hour Programme, Depth of 3 – 10 Metres; Satang Island Kuching; 8 September 2026)
The recognition acknowledges a conservation initiative that brought 17 Miss Sarawak Tourism 2026 contestants to Satang Island, Kuching, where they completed a three-hour coral reef cleanup programme at depths ranging from 3 to 10 metres on 8 September 2026.
Conducted as part of the pageant’s wider conservation tourism activities, the programme connected tourism, environmental responsibility and youth participation, reinforcing the role tourism ambassadors can play in both promoting and protecting Sarawak’s natural heritage.
More Than a Pageant
Organised by Embrace Borneo Sdn Bhd, Miss Sarawak Tourism 2026 was developed as a platform that extends beyond the conventional pageant stage.
Under the theme “The Face of Sarawak Tourism,” the programme was developed as a Tourism Ambassador development platform, bringing together elements of tourism, culture, heritage, youth talent development, communication, creativity, and the promotion of Sarawak.
Its activities incorporate tourism, culture, heritage, community engagement and responsible tourism, giving contestants practical experiences connected to the destination they represent.
Conservation at Satang Island
The coral reef cleanup formed part of a conservation tourism initiative with the Sarawak West Coast Diving Club.
Beyond the underwater cleanup, participants were exposed to marine biodiversity, beach conservation and the importance of responsible tourism.
By taking the contestants from the pageant stage into a marine conservation environment, the programme provided a practical opportunity to understand that representing a destination also involves recognising the responsibility to help preserve it.
A Milestone Moment of Recognition
The ASEAN Records recognition was officially presented on 12 September 2026 during the Miss Sarawak Tourism 2026 Grand Final at the Riverside Majestic Hotel, Kuching.
The recognition was received by Ms. Joeyce Hii, Director of Miss Tourism Sarawak 2026, and witnessed by Guest of Honour YB Datuk Snowdan Lawan.
The presentation formed part of the Grand Final programme, which later culminated in the crowning of Ng Ka Sing as Miss Sarawak Tourism 2026, Jazlyn as Miss Sarawak Tourism Metropolitan 2026, and Angelyn as Miss Sarawak Tourism Global 2026.
The recognition marked an important milestone for the programme and its efforts to connect tourism representation with conservation, community involvement and environmental awareness.
Voices of Leadership
Reflecting on the purpose behind Miss Sarawak Tourism 2026, Ms. Joeyce Hii, Director of Miss Tourism Sarawak 2026, shared:
“Tourism is not only about beautiful destinations. It is also about our people, culture, heritage, stories and the experiences we share with the world.
“That is why we developed Miss Sarawak Tourism 2026 not simply as a competition, but as a platform to develop tourism ambassadors. We want our participants to have the confidence, knowledge, character and ability to represent Sarawak locally, nationally and internationally.
“The crown is not simply a symbol of victory. It carries the responsibility of representing Sarawak, our culture and our heritage, and sharing the beauty of Sarawak with the world. We hope this journey becomes the beginning of something greater for every participant.”
Her remarks reflect the wider purpose behind the Satang Island initiative, giving contestants an opportunity to experience first-hand the importance of protecting the natural environment they represent.
About Embrace Borneo and Miss Sarawak Tourism 2026
Embrace Borneo Sdn Bhd is the organiser of Miss Sarawak Tourism 2026, a tourism-focused platform centred on developing young tourism ambassadors who can represent Sarawak’s people, culture, heritage and natural environment.
Through tourism experiences, cultural activities, community engagement and conservation initiatives, Miss Sarawak Tourism aims to create impact beyond the pageant stage while encouraging participants to carry Sarawak’s stories and values to wider audiences.
