Miss World plants tree, bids farewell to Sabah
Published on: Friday, July 26, 2024
By: Crystal E Hermenegildus
Krystyna (right) and the group at the tree-planting programme at the DBKK compound.
Kota Kinabalu: Reigning Miss World 2024 Krystyna Pyszková marked her last day in Sabah by planting a tree at the City Hall headquarters compound, Thursday, symbolising a seed of hope and commitment to the environment.
“This moment is a little bittersweet because this is our last day here.
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“Our physical presence may not be here anymore, but it doesn’t matter because we left something else behind, and that’s the seed of home,” said the Miss World from the Czech Republic at the programme, ending the Miss World Beauty with a Purpose Tour in Sabah.
Krystyna has been in Sabah since July 21, together with Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Miss World Organisation, Julia Morley, PBM National Director of Miss World Malaysia, Dr Sean Wong, and Miss World Malaysia 2023 and psychologist, Saroop Roshi.
The group has actively participated in environmental programmes such as the Sail Malaysia Tuaran Beach Cleaning event.
Additionally, they also visited the Sabah Autism Society, the Palliative Care Association of Kota Kinabalu, Likas Women and Children’s Hospital, Yayasan Nur Jauhar and flood-affected homes in Kg Pogunon, Penampang, to assist in cleaning and donating disaster relief aid.
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“I met so many beautiful people here and explored Sabah through various environmental efforts.
“Whether visiting the Palliative Care Association, the Autism Centre, or meeting activists who help flood victims, we found a purpose in every interaction,” she said.
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The tree-planting activities promote environmental sustainability and highlight the importance of loving nature.
Krystyna expressed hope that the trees they planted would symbolise all the environmental efforts and initiatives undertaken in Sabah.
“We may not be able to help everyone, but everyone can help someone. Remember this whenever you see the tree and you can make a difference.
“I will miss Sabah so much,” Krystyna said. “We will definitely be back because I want to see this little tree grow,” she said.
Also present were DBKK Director General Sr Lifred Wong.
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