SINGAPORE – The fabric of a multicultural society must be like a piece of batik – a single fabric crafted by different hands to create a larger motif of many colours, President Tharman Shanmugaratnam ...

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For Latifah and husband Raffly, seni tampal selit isn't just about art, it's a way to showcase Malaysia's heritage, and especially the country's multiculturalism and unity. Surrounded by swatches of ...

SINGAPORE – The usual dark suits of diplomacy gave way to pattern and colour when Singapore’s and Malaysia’s political leaders met on Dec 4 for their annual retreat. Delegations from both sides came ...

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For some, wearing kain batik lepas is considered complicated as it requires time and specific techniques to drape it properly ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. President Tharman Shanmugaratnam giving his opening address at the International Conference on Cohesive Societies on June 24. (ST ...