Malaysian upcycled tarpaulin bag brand remadesia marked a new milestone at Pavilion Bukit Jalil as its remadesia “Biggest Upcycled Tarpaulin Bag” was officially recognised by the Malaysia Book of Records.
Created using reclaimed and surplus industrial tarpaulin, the large-scale installation demonstrates how materials that might otherwise be discarded can be given renewed purpose and value through thoughtful design and craftsmanship.
The event was held in conjunction with Malaysia Circular Economy & Sustainability Week 2026 at Pavilion Bukit Jalil, Pink Zone, Level 2.
The Permaisuri of Pahang, Tunku Azizah Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah, the Tengku Ampuan of Pahang, graced the event and visited the sustainability and circular economy showcases.
Then, remadesia held the official Malaysia Book of Records certificate presentation ceremony, followed by a commemorative group photography session with guests, partners and the remadesia team. The remadesia “Biggest Upcycled Tarpaulin Bag”, officially recognised by the Malaysia Book of Records, was primarily constructed using reclaimed and surplus industrial tarpaulin and measured: Height: 410cm; Length: 220cm; Width: 120cm
Beyond achieving a record, the large-scale installation was created to provide a highly visual way for the public to better understand upcycling and the possibilities of extending the useful life of existing materials.
One of the activities was the Upcycled Bag Sand Bag Challenge, allowing participants to experience the practicality and durability of remadesia bags.
The event also featured a DIY Personalise Corner, where visitors could select from different accessories and decorative elements to personalise their bags and create a style of their own.
A dedicated photo area featuring the remadesia “Biggest Upcycled Tarpaulin Bag” was also set up, together with upcycled costumes and creative photo props for members of the public to wear and enjoy while taking photographs.
remadesia also showcased a range of bags made from reclaimed and surplus materials, giving visitors an opportunity to learn how materials originally used for industrial purposes can go through a process of cleaning, cutting, design and craftsmanship before being transformed into practical products for continued everyday use.
Throughout the event, members of the public were also invited to leave their signatures on the biggest upcycled tarpaulin bag as a show of support for upcycling and a greener Malaysia. Each signature helped transform the installation from a remadesia brand project into a collective piece shaped by public participation.
remadesia founder Alfred Kong said: “Receiving recognition from the Malaysia Book of Records is an important milestone in remadesia’s journey, but more importantly, we hope it can also serve as a starting point for more people to understand circular design, material reuse and responsible consumption.”
He added that remadesia has continued to redesign industrial waste and surplus tarpaulin into practical bags while working with local craftsmanship and community partners to extend the lifecycle of existing materials.
“As these materials are given a second life, we also hope the value created through upcycling can extend to the community. This includes creating opportunities for B40 women, single mothers, orang asli and underserved communities to participate in parts of the production process, so that the impact of upcycling can go beyond the environment and also create social value.
"Our main aim is that every foreign tourist must buy a Malaysian-made bag and do it for a very good cause, to help in what we are trying to achieve."
Meanwhile, remadesia's other founder, Cindy Wong, added that their product is fully locally-made and made from materials that can be reused.
“We hope remadesia bags can gradually become a meaningful Malaysian souvenir. When local or international travellers look for something that genuinely represents Malaysia, we want them to bring home not only a Made by Malaysia product, but also a story about materials, craftsmanship, community and sustainability," said Cindy.
Moving forward, remadesia will continue to develop upcycled products, collaborate with local brands and corporations, organise workshops and community initiatives, and create more public experiences that encourage people to see the possibilities behind materials that may otherwise be discarded.
For the record, remadesia is one of Malaysia’s first upcycled industrial tarpaulin bag brands, transforming industrial waste into durable, purposeful products made in Malaysia while supporting local communities. Backed by over three generations of canvas manufacturing expertise, remadesia combines craftsmanship with circular design to give existing materials new value.
