When Malaysia played host to the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation forum (APEC) in 1998, leaders showed up to proceedings decked out in batik's trademark floral and swirling patterns.

SUBANG: The Asean gala dinner tonight will see leaders dressed in something distinctly Malaysian: custom-made batik shirts, tailored for each head of government and state, sewn by local hands.

The Batik Lestari Festival, which ran from Dec 5 until Dec 6 at the SC in Bukit Kiara, Kuala Lumpur, will offer visitors a chance to engage with the art through exhibitions, workshops and a ...

He will also drink a sweet Malaysian tea called teh tarik and eat roti canai, a pan-fried Indian bread popular with the poor. Malaysia got a free seat on a Russian space mission when it bought 18 ...

KUALA LUMPUR: (Bernama) The Embassy of Malaysia in Helsinki recently held the 'Project Synergy: Batik & Manik Art Exhibition', a cultural initiative showcasing Malaysia's rich artistic heritage ...

Malaysia has attempted to promote its batik garment industry overseas by offering shirts to visiting dignitaries and VIP's. When Malaysia played host to the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation forum ...