KUALA LUMPUR, July 14 -- Doctors can now say goodbye to their dull, grey-toned scrubs and swap them for vibrant batik versions - thanks to Dr Nisha Puvanendran.

Dr Nisha, a specialist in internal medicine with a special interest in gastroenterology, launched her unique line of batik scrubs (Craft by Nisha Puvan) following a Public Service Department directive issued in August 2023.

The directive required all federal civil servants, including doctors in public hospitals, to wear Malaysian batik attire to work on Thursdays.

At the time, many doctors expressed concern that conventional batik attire would compromise both practicality and hygiene during patient care.

Scrubs with a tailored fit offer greater flexibility during long shifts a...