The Batik Shirt Anwar Wore At The Bahrain GP Was Available To The Public — Here Is How It Was Made

Batik Boutique was commissioned to create custom shirts for the Bahrain Grand Prix that felt exclusive, locally rooted, and event-appropriate — not standard branded merchandise. The result debuted on the Prime Minister at the podium ceremony and was available to fans at the circuit.

The Rakyat Post Adeline Leong · News & blogs · 3 hr ago

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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim wore a custom red batik shirt at the Bahrain GP, designed by Batik Boutique to blend motorsport and batik heritage.

The shirt featured a batik pattern inspired by the Bahrain circuit design.
It was available for purchase at the event and designed for both men and women.
Batik Boutique aimed to create exclusive, refined, and event-appropriate merchandise.

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The Bahrain Grand Prix last weekend also had a fashion moment, when Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim showed up in a red batik shirt by Batik Boutique.

The shirt featured a custom batik pattern inspired by the design of the Bahrain circuit, blending the world of motorsport and the heritage of batik.

The long-sleeved red batik shirt made two appearances on Anwar: first on race day, then at the podium ceremony where he handed out the trophies. Youth and Sports Minister Dr Mohammed Taufiq Johari joined in, sporting the same shirt.

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Published: October 7, 2026 at 12:09 PM UTC
By: Adeline Leong
Section: Living
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