--- title: "Johor Students Stun Netizens With Merdeka Outfits Made 100% From Recycled Materials" url: https://weirdkaya.com/johor-students-stun-netizens-with-merdeka-outfits-made-100-from-recycled-materials/ date: 2025-08-21 modified: 2025-08-21 lang: en author: "Ashley" description: "A school in Johor went viral on social media after students showcased creative outfits made from recycled materials during a Merdeka fashion show. The event, held at SK Taman Mutiara..." categories: - "Society" tags: - "johor" - "Merdeka" - "outfit" - "recycled materials" - "students" image: https://cdn.weirdkaya.com/media/link-preview-440-6.png word_count: 379 --- # Johor Students Stun Netizens With Merdeka Outfits Made 100% From Recycled Materials ##### A school in Johor went viral on social media after students showcased creative outfits made from recycled materials during a Merdeka fashion show. The event, held at SK Taman Mutiara Rini 2 in Skudai, Johor, saw students confidently walking the runway in costumes designed for Malaysia’s upcoming Independence Day. ## Made from plastic, paper and food packaging According to the video shared on [TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@bellanmys/video/7540231701025410324), all the outfits were crafted using recyclable items such as plastic, paper and cardboard. Among the most "extravagant" looks modeled was a gown with a skirt made from Gardenia bread plastic packaging. ![Johor students Merdeka outfits 100% recycled materials Gardenia](https://cdn.weirdkaya.com/media/lqdpiviwm-kg-4xnbqdnatgw94ga-1f4itiihjlaiiodaa-721-1280.jpg)Screenshot via [TikTok/@bellanmys](https://www.tiktok.com/@bellanmys/video/7540231701025410324) Another student also wore a dress with a train constructed with reusable drink bags from popular drink brands. ![Johor students Merdeka outfits 100% recycled materials drink bags](https://cdn.weirdkaya.com/media/lqdpiu-z9m8vo4xnbqdnatswf-s98zca9eaihjla9lujaa-724-1280.jpg)Screenshot via [TikTok/@bellanmys](https://www.tiktok.com/@bellanmys/video/7540231701025410324) In addition to plastic and paper, students also reused festive envelopes, old CDs and newspapers as part of their outfit creation. ![Johor students Merdeka outfits 100% recycled materials money envelope](https://cdn.weirdkaya.com/media/lqdpiuejcngq3ixnbqdnatswnaleylugktcihjlbherbaa-724-1280.jpg)Screenshot via [TikTok/@bellanmys](https://www.tiktok.com/@bellanmys/video/7540231701025410324) These items were repurposed into accessories and decorative elements to enhance their overall look. [Buzzkini](https://buzzkini.my/trending/2025/08/21/rekaan-baju-pelajar-sekolah-guna-bahan-kitar-semula-sempena-hari-kebangsaan-raih-pujian-video/) reported that the fashion show, held on Tuesday (Aug 19), featured clothes themed around the Jalur Gemilang and focused on promoting sustainability. ![Johor students Merdeka outfits 100% recycled materials CDS](https://cdn.weirdkaya.com/media/lqdpiupgovtyvyxnbqdnatow-5o5voi-46iihjlcm-hlaa-723-1280.jpg)Screenshot via [TikTok/@bellanmys](https://www.tiktok.com/@bellanmys/video/7540231701025410324) A teacher from the school said the aim of the competition was to "educate, encourage and instill the importance of protecting the environment among students through a sustainable lifestyle.” The event also served as a platform to appreciate both the students’ and parents’ efforts in bringing the eco-themed designs to life. ## Praise from netizens Many netizens were in awe of the various designs and commended the students for their creativity. ***'The Gardenia gown is the best, it looks like a real flag but it’s actually just made from bread plastic.'*** ![Johor students Merdeka outfits 100% recycled materials comment1](https://cdn.weirdkaya.com/media/lqdpiur7nqufykxnarfnbakwmiygm0zui7eihjopa04saa-1026-279.jpg)Screenshot via [TikTok/@bellanmys](https://www.tiktok.com/@bellanmys/video/7540231701025410324) ***'The Gardenia bread outfit is the real winner, it perfectly matches Malaysia’s theme colors.'*** ![Johor students Merdeka outfits 100% recycled materials comment2](https://cdn.weirdkaya.com/media/lqdpita7f-nnikxm4s0d-raahrrggnbjhgiemioh-zka-1022-226.jpg)Screenshot via [TikTok/bellanmys](https://www.tiktok.com/@bellanmys/video/7540231701025410324) Others also said that the real award goes to the parents and teachers who worked hard to put these works of art together. ***“This award should actually go to the parents 🤣🤣🤣”*** ![Johor students Merdeka outfits 100% recycled materials comment4](https://cdn.weirdkaya.com/media/lqdpiu4ukjncj6xm6m0d2ld452l5v8etjgiemihblg4a-984-232.jpg)Screenshot via [TikTok/@bellanmys](https://www.tiktok.com/@bellanmys/video/7540231701025410324) ![](https://cdn.weirdkaya.com/media/lqdpit3wft1kp6xm1c0eala1odp1qp9gmgiemijtfuea-1024-213.jpg)Screenshot via [TikTok/@bellanmys](https://www.tiktok.com/@bellanmys/video/7540231701025410324) Watch the video here: > [@bellanmys](https://www.tiktok.com/@bellanmys?refer=embed) Tema Fashion Show Merdeka adalah bahan kitar semula. 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