Malaysian upcycled tarpaulin bag brand remadesia has been recognised by the Malaysia Book of Records for creating the “Biggest Upcycled Tarpaulin Bag”, marking a new milestone for the brand’s efforts to promote material reuse and circular design.
The record-recognised installation was unveiled at Pavilion Bukit Jalil in conjunction with Malaysia Circular Economy & Sustainability Week 2026.
Measuring 410cm in height, 220cm in length and 120cm in width, the large-scale bag was primarily constructed from reclaimed and surplus industrial tarpaulin.
The installation was designed to demonstrate how materials that might otherwise be discarded can be repurposed into functional products through design and craftsmanship.
The event was attended by Tengku Ampuan Pahang, Tunku Azizah Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah, who visited the sustainability and circular economy showcases at Pavilion Bukit Jalil.
The official Malaysia Book of Records certificate presentation ceremony was held at 3pm, followed by a commemorative group photograph involving guests, partners and the remadesia team.
Beyond the record presentation, remadesia organised several public activities aimed at introducing visitors to upcycling and sustainability.
These included an Upcycled Bag Sand Bag Challenge, a DIY Personalise Corner where visitors could customise their bags, and a photo area featuring the record-recognised installation, upcycled costumes and creative props.
Visitors were also able to view a range of bags made from reclaimed and surplus materials and learn about the process of cleaning, cutting, designing and crafting industrial materials into products for everyday use.
Members of the public were invited to sign the giant bag as a show of support for upcycling and environmental sustainability. The signatures became part of the installation, reflecting public participation in the project.
remadesia founder Alfred Kong said the Malaysia Book of Records recognition was an important milestone, while expressing hope that it would encourage greater understanding of circular design, material reuse and responsible consumption.
He said the company continued to transform industrial waste and surplus tarpaulin into practical bags while working with local craftsmanship and community partners.
Kong also said remadesia aimed to create social value through its production process by providing opportunities for B40 women, single mothers, orang asli and underserved communities to participate in parts of the production process.
Co-founder Cindy Wong said the brand hoped its bags could eventually become a meaningful Malaysian souvenir, representing local craftsmanship, community participation and sustainability.
Moving forward, remadesia plans to develop more upcycled products, collaborate with local brands and corporations, organise workshops and community initiatives, and create public experiences centred on material reuse and sustainability.
