To wear batik is to drape oneself in a piece of Malaysia’s soul. Its colours and patterns celebrate nature, culture and craftsmanship.

While the two countries share a common ancestry in batik, Malaysian and Indonesian batik have evolved in distinct ways.

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba's wife, Yoshiko Ishiba, today spent time enjoying a boat ride on Cruise Tasik Putrajaya for a view of the majestic buildings of Putrajaya from a different angle.