2025 has been a landmark year for Batik Boutique full of growth, creativity, and meaningful impact.

Our 2025 highlights:

• 25,785 handcrafted pieces created
• 34,102 metres of batik fabric produced
• 114 artisans, staff, and interns trained
• Launch of our SME programme, nurturing skills, passion, and purpose
• 7,989 orders fulfilled, expanding our B2B and B2C reach

• Through strategic partnerships, high-profile events, and new collections, Batik Boutique continued to champion artisan craftsmanship, sustainability, and Malaysian cultural heritage.

• For example, our collaboration with the Securities Commission Malaysia supported 33 artisans across seven batik communities and was featured at the ASEAN Investment Conference 2025.
  

  Strategic Partnerships & Major Events

• ASEAN Investment Conference 2025
  As an official strategic partner, we showcased authentic batik gifts and presented a batik tie set to Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, celebrating Malaysian heritage and artisan craftsmanship.
  Explore our ASEAN Investment Conference participation

• ASEAN Summit 2025
  We exhibited handcrafted batik apparel, gifts, and homeware, co-creating 60 exclusive Batik Lestari motifs inspired by Malaysia’s national flower. Ministers and delegates proudly wore these sustainable batik designs.
  See our ASEAN Summit showcase

• Malaysia Leadership Summit 2025 (MLS)
  We sponsored and showcased artisan batik creations, reinforcing purpose-driven leadership and sustainable fashion.
  Batik Boutique at MLS 2025

• RE:SOURCE Martech Conference 2025
  Over 350 marketing leaders joined us in Kuala Lumpur, where we shared our social-impact story and heritage batik designs.
  Martech Conference 2025 highlights

• ESG & Sustainability Summit
  Partnering with Eco-Business, we provided 150+ custom batik tumblers, demonstrating how responsible corporate gifting advances ESG goals.
  Eco-Business Sustainability Summit coverage

• Corporate Collaborations
  Deloitte Singapore commissioned 800+ custom batik shirts, all hand-painted by Malaysian artisans, combining artistry with meaningful employment.
  Deloitte Singapore collaboration

New Collections & Product Launches

• Raya 2025 Collection
  Our festive collection offered heirloom-worthy batik outfits and customizable gift sets, perfect for families and corporate gifting.
  Celebrate Raya with Batik Boutique

• Bukit Collection (Re-Launch)
  The beloved Bukit print returned in Moss and Lavender, blending timeless batik artistry with modern ready-to-wear designs.
  Bukit Collection new colours

• Rimba Collection
  Inspired by Malaysia’s lush jungles, Rimba debuted with bold prints and contemporary silhouettes, celebrating heritage and supporting local artisans.
  Rimba Collection launch

• Songket Men’s Batik Shirt
  The Songket Collection for Men fuses traditional motifs with lightweight tropical fabrics for modern elegance.
  Songket Collection for Men

• Blooming Lace Holiday Collection
  Limited-edition Blooming Lace features lace-inspired batik on premium cotton-silk blends, crafted with traditional wax-resist techniques.
  Blooming Lace Collection

Recognition, Growth & Milestones

• Founder Recognition: The founder of Batik Boutique was recognized among the Top 30 Women of Excellence and Top 30 Leaders in 2025, celebrating her leadership, innovation, and contribution to social entrepreneurship. More details on the honourees can be found here.

• New Store Opening: Batik Boutique expanded its presence with a new store at IOI Putrajaya Mall, providing a dedicated space for customers to experience authentic Malaysian batik and explore sustainable fashion products.

• Media Feature – Canting Telefilm: Batik Boutique’s journey was highlighted in the telefilm Canting, aired on TV1 Malaysia on October 25, 2025. The telefilm, which revolves around a successful batik entrepreneur, offers viewers an insight into the craft, heritage, and social impact of Malaysian batik. It is available for streaming on RTMKlik. Note: “Canting” is a telemovie and not confirmed as the debut film by the broadcaster.

• SEAM Programme Participation: Batik Boutique was selected as one of ten social enterprises in the inaugural cohort of the Social Enterprise Accelerator Malaysia (SEAM) Programme, co-created by Biji-Biji Initiative and IKEA Social Entrepreneurship, with support from IKEA Malaysia. The programme provides mentorship, market access, and ecosystem-building opportunities to help social enterprises scale their impact sustainably. Through SEAM, Batik Boutique has strengthened its operations and expanded opportunities for marginalized communities in Malaysia, particularly through skills training in sewing and income-generating initiatives. More information is available here.

Looking Ahead: Visit Malaysia 2026 & Beyond

Batik Boutique is ready to play a key role in Visit Malaysia 2026, developing new batik motifs, training more artisans, and bringing authentic Malaysian heritage to cultural tourism.
Visit Malaysia 2026 partnerships