Hard Rock Hotel Desaru Coast Marks Earth Hour 2026 with Biodiversity Programme

Hard Rock Hotel Desaru Coast marked Earth Hour Malaysia 2026 with its “Little Creatures, Big Impact” programme on 28 March, bringing together families, students and guests for a full-day biodiversity experience that highlighted the role of insects and pollinators in sustaining ecosystems and global food systems.

 

 

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The initiative featured expert-led sessions and interactive workshops, including a Meet the Entomologist talk by Dr. Aqilah Binti Awg Abdul Rahman, alongside seed ball making, educational crafts and insect showcases designed to translate awareness into practical conservation action.

 

 

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A community marketplace supported local artisans and raised funds for the Pengerang Association for the Arts of Persons with Disabilities, reinforcing inclusive community engagement.

 

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The programme concluded with a symbolic lights-off gathering, reflecting Hard Rock’s ongoing commitment to sustainability education and environmental awareness.