05/05/2026
IPOH, 02 May 2026 — The Malaysian Institute of Art (MIA), Textile & Fashion Design Department
successfully launched its exhibition, Labour of Batik: Patience, Precision, Sensitivity, today at 22 Hale
Street Heritage Gallery, Ipoh, Perak Malaysia.
The exhibition was officially launched by YB Thulsi Manogaran, ADUN Buntong under the Ipoh Barat
constituency.
Welcoming remarks were delivered by YB Goh See Hua, ADUN Pasir Pinji under the Ipoh
Timor constituency, marking a notable occasion with the presence of two state assembly
representatives at the event.
In her officiating speech, YB Thulsi Manogaran expressed her admiration for the remarkable talent and dedication demonstrated by the students of the Malaysian Institute of Art’s Textile and Fashion Design
Department. She highlighted that the exceptional quality of the batik works, especially within the given
timeline, reflects the high standard of teaching and learning within the institution.
Meanwhile, YB Goh See Hua encouraged greater efforts in promoting Malaysia’s unique art and craft
heritage as a means of attracting tourism.
He emphasized that showcasing local artistic excellence can help position Malaysia — particularly Perak and Ipoh — as must-visit destinations for cultural tourism.
Also in attendance was Puan Zuraida, Chief Operating Officer of Perak Tourism, alongside distinguished
guests, art enthusiasts, academics, students, and supporters.
The exhibition highlights the patience, precision, and sensitivity involved in the art of batik-making while
celebrating its rich cultural heritage and craftsmanship.
The event aims to inspire greater appreciation
for batik as an important artistic and cultural tradition.
Discover a collection where culture, storytelling, and batik artistry converge through 50 unique works on
fabric.
Each piece tells its own story, weaving together heritage, contemporary perspectives, and
intricate craftsmanship to celebrate the enduring beauty of batik.
Perfect for hospitality spaces, museums, restaurants, corporate interiors, or anyone looking to create a
memorable ambience with meaningful art, these exceptional pieces are available for purchase.
📍 22 Hale Street Heritage Gallery, Ipoh Perak Malaysia
🗓️ Exhibition runs until 17 May 2026
Visit the gallery, explore the collection, and discover a piece that speaks to you.
怡保，2026 年 5 月 2 日 —— 马来西亚艺术学院 Malaysian Institute of Art（MIA）
染织与服装设计系于今日在马来西亚霹雳州怡保 22 Hale Street Heritage Gallery 成功举办
《Labour of Batik: Patience, Precision, Sensitivity》蜡染艺术展览开幕礼。
此次展览由 文冬州议员（Ipoh Barat）YB Thulsi Manogaran 正式主持开幕仪式，并由
巴西槟榔州议员（Ipoh Timor）YB Goh See Hua 致欢迎词。两位州议员同时出席活动，
为此次展览增添意义。
在开幕致词中，YB Thulsi Manogaran 对马来西亚艺术学院染织与服装设计系学生所展现
出的卓越才华与艺术投入表示高度赞赏。她指出，学生们在有限时间内完成如此高质量的
蜡染作品，充分体现了学院卓越的教学水平与学习成果。
与此同时，YB Goh See Hua 鼓励各界积极推广马来西亚独特的艺术与手工艺文化，以吸
引更多文化旅游发展。他表示，通过展示本地艺术的卓越成就，将有助于提升马来西亚，
尤其是霹雳州和怡保，成为值得到访的文化旅游目的地。
出席开幕礼的嘉宾还包括 霹雳州旅游局首席营运官 Zuraida 女士，以及众多贵宾、艺术
爱好者、学者、学生及支持者。
此次展览展现了蜡染创作过程中所需的耐心、精准与细腻，同时彰显蜡染艺术深厚的文化
底蕴与精湛工艺，并希望提升大众对蜡染艺术这一重要文化传统的欣赏与认知。
观众将有机会欣赏 50 件独一无二的布艺作品，每件作品都承载着独特的故事，将文化传
承、现代创意理念与精细工艺完美融合，展现蜡染艺术历久弥新的魅力。
这些作品非常适合酒店、博物馆、餐厅、企业空间装饰，或任何希望通过艺术营造独特氛
围的人士收藏，所有展出作品皆开放出售。
📍 22 Hale Street Heritage Gallery, 怡保，霹雳州，马来西亚
🗓️ 展览开放至 2026 年5 月 17 日
公众受邀前往参观，探索这一系列精彩作品，并寻找一件能够触动您内心的艺术之作。
