KUALA TERENGGANU: The Terengganu government has designated Sundays as Batik Day in the state.
Datuk Razali Idris, the State Tourism, Culture, Environment and Climate Change Committee chairman, announced that not only state civil servants but also private sector employees, self-employed individuals, entrepreneurs, and Terengganu residents are encouraged to wear batik on Sundays.
“The state government fully supports the federal government’s initiative to promote the wearing of batik at any time, including the mandatory batik dress code for civil servants on Thursdays,” said Razali at the Beautiful Terengganu Malaysia Carnival (KBTM) 2024.
He expressed concern over the decline of local Terengganu batik due to the influx of imported batik from countries like India and Pakistan.
Razali emphasized that all civil servants in the state must adhere to the dress code set by the Human Resource Management Division of the State Secretary’s Office.
“This initiative aims to revitalize the Terengganu batik industry, known for its superior quality, and contribute to the local economy,” he added. – Bernama
