KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob (pic) has declared Dec 3 because the annual Malaysia Batik Day.
In a particular tackle broadcast through RTM’s TV1 and social media on Wednesday (Dec 1) night time, Ismail Sabri mentioned the federal government hoped the declaration would encourage all residents, together with the non-public sector and the multiracial group, to put on Malaysian batik.
He mentioned the transfer was in step with the “Malaysian Household” idea, the place the individuals of all races may unite in having fun with the individuality and great thing about native batik.
“I imagine that the declaration of the Malaysia Batik Day may also be a catalyst to strengthen the native batik craft business and the nation’s native batik manufacturing chain,” he mentioned.
He defined that the collection of the date, which had been agreed upon by the Cupboard on Nov 26, was an indication of appreciation for the contribution, help and curiosity in batik craft proven by Tun Endon Mahmood, the late spouse of the fifth prime minister Tun Abdullah Ahmad Badawi.
Ismail Sabri mentioned on Dec 3, 2003, the late Tun Endon had initiated the Malaysian Batik-Crafted for the World motion to deliver native batik to the worldwide stage.
Within the meantime, the prime minister additionally congratulated the Tourism, Arts and Tradition Ministry for his or her onerous work in realising the historic day.
“I’m delighted to witness the Ministry’s efforts by Kraftangan Malaysia in creating the nation’s batik craft business to stay sustainable and aggressive in going through the worldwide financial challenges,” he mentioned.
Ismail Sabri mentioned the federal government had additionally set Thursday because the day to put on Malaysian batik for all civil servants and the complete Malaysian Household, together with in Parliament. – Bernama
