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General : Johor Batik Carves Out Niche With Local Motifs, Heritage Elements
KOTA TINGGI, July 3 (Bernama) -- Often associated with the East Coast states, batik production is also gaining a foothold in Johor, where artisans are drawing on local heritage and natural elements to create designs with a distinct state identity.
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BERNAMA
· Jun 23, 2026
Features : DBKL Herbarium Preserves Capital's Biodiversity Legacy
Hidden amid the hustle and bustle of the capital, the Herbarium at Perdana Botanical Garden remains largely unknown to the public. Yet this living archive plays a vital role in preserving the natural heritage of Malaysia, safeguarding evidence of plant life as rapid urban development continues to encroach upon green spaces. Since commencing operations in March 2017, the facility, managed by Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL), has amassed more than 5,000 plant specimens from across the country, including samples collected from as far away as Long Banga in Sarawak. The herbarium continues to actively expand its collection, documenting both rare and unidentified plant species. Its latest additions were gathered from Bukit Dinding in Wangsa Maju, Kuala Lumpur.
Utusan Malaysia
· Jun 29, 2026
FHMAPK 2026 platform promosi keunikan makanan tradisi Johor
PONTIAN: Penganjuran Festival Hari Muzium Antarabangsa Peringkat Kebangsaan (FHMAPK) 2026 telah berjaya menjadi platform mengangkat warisan kulinari Johor ke tahap lebih tinggi sehingga menarik minat masyarakat antarabangsa. Ahli Parlimen Pontian, Datuk Seri Dr. Ahmad Maslan berkata, bidang gastronomi bukan hanya mengenai makanan tetapi sebahagian daripada warisan budaya penduduk yang membawa identiti, sejarah dan nilai kehidupan ... Read more The post FHMAPK 2026 platform promosi keunikan makanan tradisi Johor appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.
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· Jul 4, 2026
Batam elevates Malay arts and culture on international stage
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Buy Malaysian Goods campaign rebranded as Jom Malaysia, says Armizan
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South China Morning Post
· Jun 26, 2026
Malaysia’s Umno in tough spot ahead of Johor vote after veteran claims royal interference
Malaysia’s ruling Malay party was pulled into a sensitive palace row on the eve of Johor’s nomination day after a veteran figure quit Umno and accused the southern state’s royal household of influencing the timing of a snap election. The controversy lands at a difficult moment for the United Malays National Organisation, the Malay nationalist party that anchors Barisan Nasional (BN). It is trying to defend Johor, its birthplace and one of its last major strongholds, without allowing the campaign...
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Related coverage for "General : Johor Batik Carves Out Niche With Local Motifs, Heritage Elements": BERNAMA — Features : DBKL Herbarium Preserves Capital's Biodiversity Legacy. Utusan Malaysia — FHMAPK 2026 platform promosi keunikan makanan tradisi Johor. ANTARA News — Batam elevates Malay arts and culture on international stage. Malay Mail — Buy Malaysian Goods campaign rebranded as Jom Malaysia, says Armizan. South China Morning Post — Malaysia’s Umno in tough spot ahead of Johor vote after veteran claims royal interference