On 27 August 2026, H.E. Ms. Lada Phumas, Ambassador of Thailand to Malaysia, attended the opening ceremony of the “Telepuk: The Imprint of Heritage” exhibition organised by Royal Selangor at the Royal Selangor Visitor Centre, Kuala Lumpur. The ceremony was graced by H.R.H. Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah Alhaj Ibni Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah Alhaj, Sultan of Selangor, together with H.R.H. Tengku Permaisuri Hajah Norashikin of Selangor and H.H. Tengku Amir Shah ibni Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah Alhaj, Raja Muda of Selangor. Also in attendance were Mrs. Hannah Yeoh, Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Federal Territories), members of the diplomatic corps in Malaysia, representatives from the Malaysian public and private sectors, and members of the media, with more than 100 participants in attendance.

The Ambassador congratulated Dato’ Yong Yoon Li, Managing Director of Royal Selangor, and Mr. Abdul Razak Aziz, Co-Founder of the Langkasuka Movement, on the organisation of the Exhibition, which showcases “Telepuk,” a traditional Malay textile art involving the application of gold motifs onto fabric using carved wooden blocks. Historically associated with the royal courts and ceremonial attire, the exhibition presents the history, techniques, and knowledge behind Telepuk, while highlighting efforts to preserve and pass on this cultural heritage to future generations.

On this occasion, the Ambassador toured the exhibition, including a demonstration of Telepuk textile decoration, and exchanged views on Thai textile craftsmanship and the cultural linkages between Thailand and Malaysia.