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Tekat itself dates back to the 15th-century Malacca Sultanate and is traditionally associated with royalty and aristocratic households.

The gates of the National Academy of Arts, Culture and Heritage (Aswara) campus in Kuala Lumpur are set to swing wide this Saturday (May 9) transforming the grounds into a pulsating hub of creativity for ASWARA Artskap 2026.

Figures of five legendary Malay warriors - Hang Tuah, Hang Jebat, Hang Lekir, Hang Kasturi and Hang Lekiu.

Using liquid epoxy resin, Mohamed Hafiz Mohamed Zulzaini, 29, crafts pieces that recreate the illusion of rolling ocean waves with striking realism, each one a frozen moment of the sea in motion. - Photo by Bernama

Garments are priced between RM60 and RM280, depending on the fabric and design, using materials such as cotton poplin, Maserati, viscose, satin and tencel satin. - Bernama photo

This photograph taken on January 20, 2026 shows Afghan women embroidering scarves and clothes at a boutique in Bamiyan. With women banned from most jobs in Afghanistan, an embroidery boutique run by 22-year-old Rahima Alavi is a surprising and treasured sight in Bamiyan. Alavi is one of more than five million people who returned to the country since 2023 from neighbouring Iran and Pakistan, which have been pushing back Afghans after decades of hosting them. (Photo by Wakil KOHSAR / AFP)

At 80, Wee is still very much at the heart of the festive rush, tirelessly preparing Kiam Koay, or ‘Kia Koi’ in the Kelantan dialect - a traditional cake passed down through four generations. Photo by Bernama

Kampung Sungai Kurau chairman Lanuza Layon

From left: Serai Group managing director Datuk Mohd Najib Abdul Hamid, CIMB chairman Datuk Syed Zaid Albar, Tengku Ampuan Pahang Tunku Azizah Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah; motorsports athlete and CIMB brand partner Amer Harris Jefry; Tengku Puteri Raja Tengku Puteri Iman Afzan and Tengku Puteri Raja Tengku Puteri Afzan Aminah Hafidzatullah and Sime Darby Property Datuk Seri Azmir Merican at the launch of Minggu Seri-Ibu Kraf CIMB. - Photo courtesy of CIMB

Reguraj said the clay pot-making business he operates has been in his family for more than 120 years, beginning with his ancestors, making him one of the few remaining traditional craftsmen still steadfast in preserving the legacy. - Bernama photo