Kuching Community College won the 2026 POLYCC Fashion Heritage Award

KUALA LUMPUR, 7 Oct: Kuching Community College won the Fashion Heritage Award at PolyCC Fashion Week 2026 (POLYCCFW 2026) which took place at Panggung Sari, Kraftangan Centre, Jalan Conlay, Kuala Lumpur, recently.

The Corporate Communications Unit (UKK), Rembau Community College in a statement said, the recognition reflects the ability of TVET students to process heritage elements through fashion design with contemporary touch.

Thematically Threads of Time, POLYCCFW 2026 brings together the participation of 18 Polytechnic institutions and Community Colleges across the country, consisting of 16 Community Colleges and two Polytechnics offering programs related to fashion and clothing.

In addition to Kuching Community College, Rembau Community College received the Creative Designer Award, while Stone Elephant Community College won the Innovation Design Award as well as a Special AEON Best Choice Award.

Design of Rembau Community College (left) and Elephant Stone Community College (right)

Arau Community College also received the Textile and Material Exploration Award, while Pagoh Community College was crowned as a recipient of the Best Performance Award.

Design of Arau Community College (left) and Pagoh Community College

According to UKK, POLYCCFW 2026 also provides real-world learning experiences for students through engagement in event management, fashion management, protocol and presentation coordination.

The program led by Rembau Community College is organized in conjunction with Malaysia International Craft Fair 2026 as a platform to highlight creativity, innovation and talent of students to the community, creative industry and prospective employers.

Three major segments Alumni PolyCC, Heritage Collections and Contemporary Collections were also presented, with each collection featuring a new interpretation of heritage elements through the current design.

The promotion also brings together educational institutions, industry players and strategic partners in an effort to expand opportunities and student networks in the fashion sector and creative economy. - TVS