Nearly a century after it first took root on Malaysia’s east coast, batik remains one of the country’s most recognisable cultural symbols – rich in heritage, colour and craft. Today, as the art form ...

Batik is not merely a fabric; it is the heartbeat of Malaysia’s heritage, artistry, and national pride. Every stroke, motif, and colour tells the story of a nation that is diverse, creative, and ...

Practical strategies for turning tutorials into active, inclusive learning spaces, from designing hands-on activities and valuing student contributions to building rapport and providing effective ...

Some social media posts claim that 23-year-old Khairun Nisya, who masqueraded as a Batik Air flight attendant, has been hired by Garuda Indonesia. AsiaOne finds out if this is real. A 23-year-old ...

Eric Suriyasena has spent decades transforming a centuries old craft into a contemporary art form. His creations, where intricate patterns meet modern silhouettes, reflect a deep respect for tradition ...

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The Indonesian Batik Museum at Taman Mini Indonesia Indah (TMII) in Jakarta serves as a platform to introduce the rich cultural heritage of Indonesia to the younger generation and ...

Malaysia Airlines (MAB) is finding itself in an unexpected position after elements of its global brand campaign “Time for” surfaced in an unlikely place — in promotional ads by Batik Air. MAB’s “Time ...

A major aviation mishap was narrowly averted at Jakarta’s Soekarno-Hatta International Airport on June 27, when a Batik Air Boeing 737-800 was violently struck by crosswinds during landing in severe ...

FILE PHOTO: Women dye batik along a street in Mojokerto, East Java on October 15, 2024. Batik makers on Indonesia are struggling to compete with mass-produced batik - AFP JAKARTA: Indonesia has seen a ...

Akkitham Narayanan, an 86-year-old artist and founding member of Cholamandal Artists' Village, reflects on the early days of the commune and his transition from figurative to abstract geometric art.

SHAH ALAM-The Subang Airport Regeneration Plan (Sarp) is gaining momentum as Batik Air moves to expand its presence there, and fill the gap left by AirAsia’s impending relocation to the Kuala Lumpur ...