A. Thomas Fatima Mary, 69, (right) and Karen Wong, 50, checking out the batik at batik factory in Teluk Bahang, Penang. (April 14,2021). - CHAN BOON KAI/The Star
GEORGE TOWN: The batik industry has hit rock bottom with demand for the colourful fabric plummeting due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Local batik factory director Quah Chin Choon said since the movement control order began last year, his business has dropped by 95%.
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