Kuala Lampur, Oct. 30 -- Permatang Pauh MP Nurul Izzah Anwar's proposal to allow male MPs to wear batik shirts in the Lower House was met with bipartisan support and approval.

The PKR lawmaker made her suggestion during Question Time today, pointing out that including batik among approved attire in the Dewan Rakyat could help promote the industry.

"There are two aspects that we need to put forward. The first is awareness and the second is competitive pricing. On awareness, when (Indonesian) President Jokowi (Joko Widodo) announced his Cabinet line up, they were all wearing Indonesian batik.

"But we are faced with Dewan Rakyat regulations that do not let male MPs wear Malaysian batik. I hope this can be addressed because this is the sor...