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Rumah Batik Sri Wangsa has emerged as a new attraction for visitors, offering them a hands-on experience in drawing batik patterns using a pen-like tool known as the canting. - Photo by Bernama

For Nurul Zulaika, who hails from Lahad Datu, Sabah, making accessories provides her creative escape and a moment of respite from her responsibilities as a part-time lecturer at the National Academy of Arts, Culture and Heritage (Aswara). - Bernama photo

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)

Mango trader, Fauzi Radan, 21, has learned to speak Korean on his own to attract more visitors from Korea and to make buying and selling easier. Photo by Bernama

Pasar Mui Mahmeri 2025 aims to go beyond a one-off event, creating a long-term platform for the Mah Meri community to sustain their cultural and economic growth.

The journey along the Sungai Melinau from Mulu National Park jetty to Long Litut is not just transportation, but a cultural experience. - Bernama photo

In a state steeped in history lies a nearly forgotten snack called inang-inang, a round, crispy cracker that boasts historical significance and holds a wealth of memories. Photo by Bernama

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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