The kebaya represents cultural heritage from the Malay, Peranakan (Chinese, Baba Nyonya, Chetti, Siamese, Kristang) and other communities in Malaysia, as well as other countries in South-East Asia.

"Amazing! Hopefully the younger generation will continue to appreciate and love the craft and art that is the kebaya," says Melinda Looi, former president of the Malaysia Official Designers ...

Its listing as a cultural heritage in Unesco is aimed at boosting collaboration between countries to protect the kebaya’s tradition for future generations. Cedric Tan, a key figure in Malaysia ...