Batik kaftan Malaysia

Batik Kaftan

A short history and great creativity can serve as catchwords for the commercial production of batik in Malaysia. Covering scarcely 100 years, this history has been full of life and movement. We know that Malays on the East Coast of the peninsula experimented with textile prints without wax in the early 1900s. In the 1920s people in the same area started using a technique with screen prints for fast and cheap production of decorated textiles. Around 1930 the 'real' batik production started, stamping with wax directly on the fabric. (Source: Arney 1987). Long before this production got started batik, especially from Java, was known and used in the area that is now Malaysia. The Malays learned the techniques and adopted the patterns from the Javanese. Still today elements of patterns from the Javanese textiles are continued and developed in many of the textiles that are produced by block printing as well as screen printing.

Models on the Runway

The local artist and craftsmen displayed their skills and creativity with an interesting spread of products that included batik, woodcarvings, ceramics and fine glass carvings

Beer and Drinks

Tiger

Malayan Breweries Limited (MBL), now known Asia Pacific Breweries, was founded in 1931. Tiger is the company's flagship beer and has been since its creation in 1932 in Malaysia. The beer has always been popular with Europeans, many of whom made up a large section of Malaysia's beer drinking population in the early twentieth century.

 For more information, click here: Tiger Beer - The beast with a body

                                                   
                                               

Jaz Beer

 Jaz Beer is probably the first beer in Malaysia that is actually brewed specially to cater to Malaysians. Most foreign investors have their own brands, so producing a local brand is not a priority for them. Jaz Beer has been popular in many tourist areas such as Jalan Alor (in Kuala Lumpur) and Batu Feringghi (in Penang), where foreigners tend to prefer a local beer over a foreign brand they can get in their own countries. Jaz is far from inferior, however. The first swig of the beer had a slightly hoppier taste to it but subsequently mouthfuls revealed it to be lighter, crisper and a lot less bitter than most beers.
Compared to some of the usual brands out there, Jaz does manage to hold its own in a taste test, and certainly does not taste like the other beers

 



Starker



  There’s a new beer in town and it claims to be Malaysia’s first fresh beer.
Starker, derived from a German word that means "stronger," revives an old-world style of beer drinking.
Brewed in Malaysia with German technical know-how, Starker prides itself in offering the freshest beer that is brewed, delivered and stored in optimum temperatures.
It has a shelf life of only seven days and is served straight from the keg.



Borneo Spice Rum

The Borneo Spiced Rum gain its aroma from a series of tropican spices. In order to extract flavorings from natural ingredients, spirits is soaked with spices for months. The product is in golden brown color and the alcohol content is 40%.

CARS

 
Proton

 

Proton Saga 1985

It was established in 1983 under the direction of the former Prime Minister, Dr. Mahathir Mohamad. Since then, it was Malaysia's dominant car maker until the establishment of Perodua in 1993. Based on technology and parts from Mitsubishi Motors, production of the first model, the Proton Saga began in September 1985 at its first manufacturing plant in Shah Alam, Selangor.

Perodua Kancil 1994

The Perusahaan Otomobil Kedua Sendirian Berhad is the Second Automobile Manufacturer Private Limited, usually abbreviated to Perodua, is Malaysia's second largest automobile manufacturer after Proton. It was established in 1992 and launched their first car, the Perodua Kancil in August 1994.




 

Naza Sutera

Naza Group of Companies is a Malaysian business conglomerate associated with motor trading, automotive franchises and property development, which began operations in 1974. Naza Group is the franchise holder for Italy's Ferrari and Maserati, South Korea's Kia, France's Peugeot, German's Brabus, Hamann, Ducati and Harley Davidson bikes in Malaysia.

PALM OIL

In 2008, Malaysia produced 17.7 million tons of palm oil on 4,500,000 hectares (17,400 sq. mi) of land, and was the second largest producer of palm oil, employing more than 570,000 people. Malaysia is the world's second largest exporter of palm oil. About 60% of palm oil exports from Malaysia are shipped to China, the European Union, Pakistan, United States and India. They are mostly made into cooking oil, margarine, specialty fats and oleo chemicals.

Candy and Snacks

Food Items

Personal Care Items

PETROL

Legislations regulating petroleum and natural gas exploration and production can be divided into two stages of development; prior to 1974 and post 1974.1 Before 1974, there were a number of acts passed to suit the necessity of petroleum and gas industry. The Continental Shelf Act 1966 , Petroleum Mining Act 1966, Petroleum Income tax 1967 and Petroleum Mining Rules 1968 were the results of the research done by Walter J.Levy2 who was appointed by the Malaysian government to review the Malaysian petroleum policy in 1964.



When oil and gas is mentioned in Malaysia, Petronas is at the top of the list, short for Petroliam Nasional Berhad, is a Malaysian-owned oil and gas company that was founded on August 17, 1974. Wholly owned by the Government, the corporation is vested with the entire oil and gas resources in Malaysia and is entrusted with the responsibility of developing and adding value to these resources. Petronas is ranked among Fortune Global 500's largest corporations in the world.

CRAFTS

Boat making

The small island of Pulau Duyung near Kuala Terengganu is where local craftsmen practice the art of traditional boat making. They work entirely from memory and experience, without any set plans, using skills handed down from generations before.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Kite (Wau) Making

See the dazzling display of kites gliding and swooping across the azure sky! It was once played by farmers on leveled ground after post-harvesting season. Today, however, kite-flying attracts people from all walks of life. Over the years, kite festivals have encouraged more creativity in kite-making.

 

 

 

 

Keris

The most important personal weapon of the Malays, the keris is a two-edged sheathed dagger with an ornate carved handle. Although it has become famous on account of its sinuous blade, the keris is intended to deliver a horizontal thrust, as distinct as a downward stab.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mengkuang (Pandanus Weaving)

Weaving used to be a leisurely pastime of coastal village women in the east coast states of Peninsular Malaysia during the rainy months. Today, it is a thriving cottage industry. The tall, thorny leaves of the pandanus or mengkuang are collected, boiled, dyed and made into colorful mats, beach bags, hats, fans, purses and slippers.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rattan Weaving

The rattan, a climbing palm with long thin jointed pliable stems, is just one of the many native plants that are woven and thus given practical value by the local people. Before it is woven, the rattan is boiled to kill its tissues and to get rid of its sugar content. This is to ensure that it lasts, and also to prevent it from attacks by woodworms.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Woodcarving

One of the oldest traditional crafts in the country, Terengganu woodcarvers take their inspiration from Islamic art and the rich local flora. Although some are decorative pieces, most have a more practical purpose. From houses to palaces, the craft is seen through the intricate designs on beams, supports, balustrades, doors, window shutters, as well as furniture.