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Malaysia is among the countries with some of the highest daily screen time in Southeast Asia, with adults spending an average of eight to nine hours online.

Rusman diligently mastered the craft over time, eventually producing a wide range of captivating glass sculptures well-suited as souvenirs, special gifts or home ornaments. Photo by Bernama

Dr Nisha Puvan, an internal medicine specialist with a special interest in gastroenterology and currently working in a government hospital here, said it started as a passion project. Photo by Bernama

The selected participants for the KAAR 2025 programme are Lee Mok Yee (fourth from left), a multidisciplinary artist based in Kuala Lumpur and Amar Shahid Salehudin (third from right right) from Terengganu. Khazanah managing director Datuk Amirul Feisal Wan Zahir stands centre, in between Lee and Amar. (BERNAMA PHOTO)

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Despite renewed popularity, local Malaysian batik faces challenges from foreign competition and a need to evolve designs, with experts urging collaboration among all stakeholders to ensure its long-term appeal and preservation for younger generations. - Bernama file photo

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At just 17, Danya Adriana Feri Pito Manda is making a name for herself in Malaysia’s local art scene as a young painter who infuses abstract art with the richness of Malay culture - offering a refreshing blend of tradition and contemporary style. Photo by Bernama

Wan Zakaria Wan Abu Bakar, 43, the founder of Bizara Educare Centre and a passionate batik enthusiast, showcased his personal collection of batik shirts during an interview with reporters at Kampung Panji recently. Photo by Bernama

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