Songket, known as "Ratu Kain" in Malay weaving, once again has made history when it was listed under Unesco's (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation) List of Intangible ...

Shaukat said it may have been due to his wrestling costume — which incorporates the traditional Malay headgear tanjak and songket fabric. “I have been a pro wrestler for 10 years now.

It has a maze of galleries that are filled with rare antique Malay songket, a luxurious hand-woven silk fabric decorated with intricate designs of gold and silver threads. The galleries also ...