Malaysian songkok maker believes in making it the old-school way

Male shoppers trying on songkok at a night market in Negri Sembilan, recently. A traditional Malay outfit for men is not complete without a songkok. — Bernama

Many may choose a career that promises steady income, but Mohamad Zur Ain Abdul Rahman Zaki is different as he decided to become a traditional songkok maker, following in the footsteps of his uncle who has been in the industry for more than 25 years.

The 30-year-old man believes that traditional songkok making is a heritage art that should be preserved, as it is one of the accessories that completes a Malay attire for men.