Release Date: 8 April 2007

Yes, the date is fixed. 8 April 2007 will be the date where the Special Malaysian Edition of Batik Inspirations: Editions BLUE will be released.

Watch out for Messages by Minister of Culture, Arts and Heritage and also from the Minister of Tourism Malaysia. There are also a few other Prominent Malaysian Leaders who have contributed their Messages.

And to humbly add, a special update message by myself, as Author of the book.

It just gets better :)

Special Malaysian Edition

Malaysia's Living Heritage - Batik Inspirations: Editions BLUE

That's the title for the Special Malaysian Edition that I plan to release come early April.

We are most honoured that for this edition, we've gotten messages by some prominent Malaysian Ministers.

This is the edition that we really dedicate to Malaysians for their strong support for the book. Hence, we've specially designed the book for my home country - especially the cover where it's 'wrapped' in traditional batik cloth. The 2 butterflies are chosen as they are normally associated with Batik Malaysia, but more importantly because this also reflects the spirit of 'Malaysia Boleh' (Malaysia Can) :)

Watch this space for picture and release - wow, are we excited! :)

Review by KLue Magazine

We've been rather busy, and it's this Chinese New Year that I'm back in hometown, Malacca... and have had the time to get hold of the KLue's Magazine which featured our book in their November issue :)

Review from GetThat

Another thumbs up for us getting a review from another lifestyle magazine, Get That (Singapore) - Feb 2007. I first bumped into their issue, and am most impressed that the magazine's tag is Lifestyle That Inspires... and I figured it will be a good fit with our book, which aims to inspire either in batik, fashion, or for any other possible way as well. So, here it is, their review under the book section :)

Straits Times Review

It is with utmost delight to finally have the mainstream media of Singapore to review our book :) It just keeps getting better! (Featured on 4 Feb 2007).

MPH Quill Reviews

Here are 2 articles from MPH Quill (Jan-March 2007 Issue), Malaysia's premier bookstore's magazine. The articles is with regards to the the event we co-organised with them in October 2006. Such lovely memories :)

Batik Inspirations Available Online

Hooray! It's finally up! Yes, the official website for Batik Inspirations the book is now ready to serve buyers who are interested in batik, fashion, beautiful pictures and coffee-table books!

For the start, we are giving some offers to our international buyers - every book sent will be personally signatured by myself, as author and by eM.K., as principal photographer.

And the complimentary magnifying glass will be added in too! :)

We are really excited that we are able to show the beauty of Batik Malaysia to the world; showcasing our rich culture and heritage and to just appreciate a 'masterpiece' :)

Books to be available Worldwide

We have been marketing the book to various countries and to retailers throughout the Asian region. We will still make that an avenue for people to get our books.

But in addition to that, by 1 January 2007, we will get the books to be available to other customers from accross the globe at its official website www.batikinspirations.com (check this out soon! ) :)

Feature in Our Story: Malacca High School's 180 Years Commemorative Book

An honour to be recognised for the works in Batik Inspirations, together with all the other successful old boys :)

Malacca High School 180 Years Book Launch

Giving a speech to fellow old boys from my alma marter, Malacca High School - in conjunction with the school's 180 years commemorative book launch.