Shafie Ahmad showcasing the Baju Melayu Telok Blangah for men (left) and the Baju Kurung Telok Blangah for women from his personal collection. – ZAZALI MUSA/The Star
THE baju Melayu Teluk Belanga is growing in popularity among Malay men beyond Johor, attracting interest from those in other Malaysian states, Singapore and even parts of Indonesia, particularly the Riau Archipelago.
An expert in Johor traditional Malay attire, Shafie Ahmad attributed its popularity to Johor Ruler Sultan Ibrahim Ibni Almarhum Sultan Iskandar and his son, Johor Crown Prince Tunku Ismail Ibni Sultan Ibrahim.
