His Royal Highness Tuanku Syed Faizuddin Putra graces young fashion talents at Vocational College Kangar
Translated from Malay, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
TLDR
- Vocational College (KV) Kangar showcased student creativity in fashion design through a workshop organized by the Tuanku Syed Putra Foundation (YTSP) Perlis.
- The event was inaugurated by the Raja Muda of Perlis, Tuanku Syed Faizuddin Putra Jamalullail, who expressed admiration for the students' innovative and aesthetically pleasing work.
- The initiative aims to foster young talent in the creative industry, particularly in fashion, supporting Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) and preparing students for the national fashion market.
In a vibrant display of emerging talent, Vocational College (KV) Kangar recently hosted a Fashion Design Art Workshop, an initiative under the Yayasan Tuanku Syed Putra (YTSP) Perlis's 'Program Titian Kasih Mega 2026.' The event, aimed at nurturing creativity within the Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) sector, received a significant endorsement with the presence of the Raja Muda of Perlis, Tuanku Syed Faizuddin Putra Jamalullail, and Raja Puan Muda Perlis, Tuanku Dr. Hajah Lailatul Shahreen Akashah Khalil.
I am very interested to see the students' work which is so creative and has high aesthetic value.
Their Royal Highnesses' attendance underscored the royal institution's continuous support for developing high-caliber young professionals, especially within the burgeoning creative industries. Tuanku Syed Faizuddin Putra actively engaged with the students, observing the design process from initial sketches to finished garments and even participating in a batik coloring activity. He expressed his deep admiration for the students' work, noting its high level of creativity and aesthetic value, and encouraged the cultivation of such passion, recognizing the vast potential within the fashion field.
Interest and enthusiasm like this should be nurtured because the fashion field has great potential to grow.
KV Kangar's Director, Zazlan Darus, highlighted the program's objective: to establish the college as a premier platform for cultivating fashion talent capable of penetrating the industry market. This initiative directly aligns with the increasing demand for TVET programs in creative fields, positioning fashion as a competitive and promising career path. The interaction between the royalty and the students served as a powerful morale booster, inspiring them to hone their skills and build confidence, ultimately contributing to the growth and dynamism of Malaysia's fashion landscape.
This initiative also supports the increasing demand for TVET in the creative industry, especially the fashion field which is growing as a competitive career.
Originally published by Utusan Malaysia in Malay. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.