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.

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 ...

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 ...

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 1 -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob has declared Dec 3 as the annual Malaysia Batik Day. In a special address which was broadcast via RTM’s TV1 and social media ...

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 ...