Batik is not merely a fabric; it is the heartbeat of Malaysia’s heritage, artistry, and national pride. Every stroke, motif, and colour tells the story of a nation that is diverse, creative, and ...

t the Community-based Rehabilitation Centre (PPDK) in Lenggong, Perak, three women could be seen diligently pressing batik blocks on a piece of fabric stretched out on a table. Nurul Jannah Jamaluddin ...

When was the last time you wore batik? Do you, perhaps, consider it old-fashioned, more suited to the older generation? A visit to Jadi Batek on Jalan Inai here may change your mind. A one-stop centre ...

Indonesia may be the undisputed king of batik – the traditional art of decorating fabric using wax and dye – but neighbouring Malaysia is embracing this versatile, time-honoured technique with ...

As the medical face mask is highly in demand amid the spread of Covid-19, batik fabric designer Maureen Clarke has come up with the novel idea of using her self-designed material to make the ...

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KUALA LUMPUR: Among the many efforts to recognise and promote Malaysian batik on a worldwide platform is the decision to allow MPs to wear batik in the Dewan Rakyat on Thursdays, says Datuk Seri Dr ...

Businessmen from Malaysia and Germany, together with the Natural Resources and Environment Ministry, have started a programme in Kelantan and Terengganu to encourage and carry out sustainable ...

Plain, mono-coloured clothing with little print on them is the most concise way to describe my fashion style. That also describes KITA MADE’s T-shirts to a tee (pardon the pun), as the startup sells ...

Like any expectant mother, Dr Nisha Puvan was excited to welcome her twin daughters into the world. She browsed through racks of children’s clothes before their arrival, eager to find pieces that ...