This is a message that two beauty queens – Miss World 2025, Opal Suchata and Miss World Malaysia 2025 Taanusitya Chetty – hope to send throughout their one-week visit to Sabah. Taanusitya Chetty explained that every beauty in nature, in the sunsets, flowers and the environment, came from the hard work of those who cared for them. However, she said all these would not be possible if the people did not take care of nature, the way it should be taken care of. Opal Suchata, who hails from Phuket, Thailand, said both Sabah and Phuket share many similarities, among which are the beautiful nature and weather. Earlier, Mayor Datuk Seri Dr Sabin Samitah said this year’s tree planting is a continuation of last year’s Miss World programme, where they planted trees as a symbol of hope and renewal.

Source: The Star February 10, 2026 15:19 UTC