LABUAN, Aug 12 — Labuan Batik is set to step onto Malaysia’s fashion stage before making its mark internationally, celebrated for its vibrant colours, floral and...
A tale of two noodles: The best ‘char kway teow’ and ‘wantan mee’ in Cheras at this steamed fish head restaurant in Taman ConnaughtLabuan local Bruneian and the sole batik entrepreneur, Mastura Abd Razak , 44, and husband, Abd Rahmad Abd Malik, 45, pictured with a tourist at the Galeri Lawa Labuan.
Within just weeks of its opening, the gallery has become a cultural hub, offering a first-hand look at the creative process behind batik-making and serving as a showcase of Labuan’s distinctive artistry. This eco-conscious choice not only strengthens the island’s sustainability credentials but also sets Labuan batik apart as an art form that reflects its unique natural resources.
Trained by the Sabah branch of the Malaysian Handicraft Development Corporation , Mastura operates the business with her husband, Abd Rahmad Abd Malik, 45, who is from Sarawak. Speaking to Bernama, Mastura believes such support is crucial to raising the profile of Labuan batik nationally and internationally.
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