Graphic designer turns scraps into gifts and custom-made products


Hard at work: Leong sewing a pouch at his workshop. He also makes handbags from leather scraps. — THOMAS YONG/The Star

JOHOR BARU: What started out as a way of impressing his wife soon turned into a full-time career for a 47-year-old man who produces handmade products from leather scraps.

Leong Sai Pial, a graphic design graduate and car modification enthusiast, said he initially took discarded car leather seat scraps from his friend’s workshop that were still in good condition and sewed them into purses and handbags for his wife as gifts.

Play, subscribe and stand a chance to win prizes worth over RM39,000! T&C applies.

Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 11.12/month

Billed as RM 11.12 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 9.87/month

Billed as RM 118.40 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
leather , handmade , trash , handicrafts , johor , leong sai pial

Next In Nation

Provide clarity on future of contract dental officers, urges association
Madani Mart uses licensing model, not govt-funded, says Fuziah
Petronas now a net importer of fuel, says Anwar
Malaysia asked to act as mediator between Gulf countries and Iran
Anwar extends condolences to Ling's family
Selangor MB will help negotiations, speed up Gaza aid delivery, says PM
Stop politicking and help save the country, PM tells Opposition
MCA expresses deepest condolences over Ling's passing
Two held for diesel smuggling in Sandakan
Govt to secure goods supply chain first before introducing stimulus package, says Anwar

Others Also Read