Malaysian mother of four wins design award for animal-themed armrest cushions

Based in Kota Tinggi, Johor, Jamilah is an entrepreneur under the guidance of the South East Johor Development Authority (Kejora). Photo: Bernama (left) and Facebook/Majlis Rekabentuk Malaysia

After seeing the market potential for children’s toys made from fabrics, a 57-year-old mother of four jumped onto the craft-making scene in 2017.

Jamilah Yahya, who took up sewing as a hobby, started to create various products using batik and the tie-dye technique such as soft toys, pencil cases, tissue boxes and small pillows with an animal theme that are popular with children.