Batik enjoys renewed boost


The art of local heritage: Staff at the batik factory in Teluk Bahang, Penang, adding colour dyes to the fabric. — ZHAFARAN NASIB/The Star

GEORGE TOWN: The market for Malaysian batik has shown signs of growth this year, with domestic travellers boosting the industry.

Batik factory director Quah Chin Choon said Malaysians travelling to Penang have shown keen interest in batik products.

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