Omar started making baju kebaya and baju melayu to meet local demand as many expatriates had left. “We also sell songket, songkok and traditional Malay accessories such as butang baju melayu, capal (traditional Malay footwear) and batik. One of the memorable moments for the brand was athletes wearing their bright red and maroon baju melayu during the Commonwealth Games 2018 in Gold Coast, Australia. “We were asked to modify the five-button baju melayu into a three-button version and it was named ‘Baju Melayu Kolar Tunku’ but now it’s more popularly known as ‘Baju Melayu Butang 3’,” he said. “Family members running the business have a common goal, to make the best baju melayu and maintain the quality.

Source: The Star June 28, 2021 23:26 UTC