Malaysian designer Fern Chua's hand-painted batik scarves took the spotlight at the Asean Summit, blending heritage ...

Decked in batik blouses and sarongs, four teenage girls stride down a fashion show catwalk, seemingly straight out of a village in this Southeast Asian country. Statuesque models follow in a ...

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia-- Decorative batik clothing has long had its place as Malaysia's official national costume. But today, the eye-catching patterns of the age-old design method have reached new ...

While many Malaysians associate batik with Terengganu's famed craftsmanship, few realise that Penang has its own distinctive ...

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 25 (Bernama) -- The enduring beauty of Malaysian batik, with its diverse motifs on high-quality fabrics, has cemented its place as a national heritage that transcends time. Inspired ...

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 ...

Across the globe, fashion consumers are turning more and more to the artisanal. While big luxury brands will always hold sway, the labels holding court on the street and social media are small and ...

Captivated by the beauty of Malaysian batik, Ng Yak Khiang produces items using the fabric under his brand Finders Keepers ...