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BATIK is a treasured cultural legacy for both Malaysia and Indonesia, representing far more than just fabric. It embodies centuries of history, artistry, and tradition. While the two countries ...

The event featured activities tied closely to Malaysian culture such as a batik workshop, a food bazaar and childhood games for all to enjoy. Employees were also encouraged to come dressed in ...

Batik linut stands out as a distinctive category within the Malaysian batik scene. Photo: Diana Rose Linut provides a high-quality binding that dries to a waxy, non-penetrable finish.

When travellers visit Malaysia, it will be great if they are greeted by frontliners in the tourism industry wearing batik. Not just any batik, but specifically, Malaysian batik. “Those in the ...

“Most batik clothing for men are just the plain shirts with normal buttons,” he noted, and thought to himself, “I would really like to introduce Malaysian culture in more fun, variant colours and ...

JAKARTA — They may be close neighbors, but they are not always close allies. A long-standing cultural spat between Indonesia and Malaysia has re-ignited this week, sparking fierce debate over ...

Batik: Breathing New Life into Malaysian Dyeing Art Decked in batik blouses and sarongs, four teenage girls stride down a fashion show catwalk, seemingly straight out of a village in this ...

KUALA TERENGGANU, Aug 24 (Bernama) -- Patterns of various motifs produced with the "canting" hand-drawn technique on high-quality fabrics such as natural silk makes Malaysian batik more charming and ...

Wan Mohd Hafiz said the uniqueness of Malaysian batik also makes it more expensive, with some tagged at thousands of ringgit for exclusive batik categorised as 'high end' or 'masterpiece' products.