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Yahoo
22-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Leona attends her graduation ceremony in the UK in a pink kebaya
22 Jul - Social media influencer Leona recently turned heads when she posted several photos of her in a kebaya at her graduation ceremony in Bath, UK. On 19 July, the content creator shares a series of photos of her looking pretty in pink, and captioned it, "Graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Management from University of Bath." Many took to the comments to praise Leona, real name Kasih Iris Leona, for choosing to attend her graduation in a proper Malaysian attire. In another post, which had her taking photos with her family including with father and actor Azhar Sulaiman, the latter posted, "Twinkle twinkle my little star. Now you can fly further from where you are." From the photos, it can be seen that the whole family was dressed in various muted shades of pink, which is Leona's favourite colour. The 23-year-old started her studies at the University of Bath back in September 2022. (Photo Source: Leona IG)
South China Morning Post
20-07-2025
- South China Morning Post
How the kebaya became a symbol of Southeast Asian heritage, and how its name spread
Cheongsam, qipao, kimono, hanbok, sari, salwar-kameez – these traditional Asian outfits and their names have long been embraced by the English-speaking world. What about kebaya? The kebaya has been a significant element of cultural heritage for centuries. These hip- to shin-length front-opening tunics or blouses are made from various materials such as cotton or voile, are often adorned with intricate embroidery and are worn with fasteners such as brooches, buttons or a sash. The celebrated modern female cabin crew uniforms of the airlines of Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia give an idea. Several Southeast Asian nations had previously laid claim to the kebaya (pronounced 'kuh-BYE-ah') as their traditional dress symbolising their unique heritage and identity. The garment's inscription onto the Unesco Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in December 2024 was most significant for being a joint bid made by five countries – Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand – in a show of mutual respect and cross-border interaction. A Singapore Airlines flight attendant wearing a kebaya serves food and drinks. Photo: Shutterstock That the garment and its underlying cultural knowledge span the region should not be surprising.
