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KENINGAU: Two student teams from Keningau Vocational College (KVC) won gold awards in the International Creative Innovation Idea Competition (ICIIC) held remotely by the MNNF Network, with the results announced last month.

The teams secured the gold awards with two environmentally focused products: Halia Guard and Mr. Wishy Washy.

Halia Guard is an insect-repellent spray made from organic ingredients commonly found in household kitchens.

The team behind this product consists of four second-year students: Mohd Afiq Adam, Mohd Azerin Zepin @ Sion, Mubashir Jilin, and Adib Irfan Tony. This team had previously won a gold medal at the Sabah Festival of Ideas held at the University of Malaysia Sabah (UMS) in 2025.

The second product, Mr. Wishy Washy, is a cleaning liquid made from fruit waste. The product is capable of removing stubborn stains and unpleasant odors from sanitation surfaces, such as drains, toilet bowls, and bathrooms.

The team behind this product comprises first- and second-year students: Nur Syaidattul Akma, Syehekeel Daniel Hanry, Sheera Adriani Usop, and Faiz Akif Shahmi Rujili.

The teams were mentored by Jason Wong Kok Ming, a modern entrepreneur and farmer who owns Keningau Nature Farm and has extensive experience in agriculture and agro-based innovation.

Both student teams aspire to further improve their products and commercialize them for specific target groups.

The college director, Lumang anak Lang, expressed great pride in the students’ consistent efforts to develop their innovative products while building collaborative relationships with the community.

He also conveyed his full support for the students’ ambitions to produce and expand the use of their innovations.