To build a tourism infrastructure that celebrates the Malaysian warmth and hospitality, treating every visitor as guest in our

own home with blissful and welcome. Department Tourism and Culture Malaysia spearheads the transformation of Malaysia into a fabulous travel destination. While Malaysia is on the way to become a fully developed nation, it somehow still maintains its Asian nuances and rich cultural heritage, from century-old places of worships, pre-colonial shop houses to Moorish architectural wonders of heritage buildings.

Starting in Kelantan in 1911 Flora, fauna and geometric pattern Equipment: canting Both natural and artificial dye
Canting Batik

By: Chuah Thean Tengs Mother and Child.

National Textile Museum, KL

Malaysia Tourism Centre

TMS Art Marketing Sdn. Bhd, KL

Batik Painting Museum, Penang

Kuala Lumpur City Center

 Accessibility to destination and information is inadequate Lack of platform to promote Batik art Lack of coordination between Federal and Local Government with tourism agencies Culture Tourism Development not fully utilize Lack of public transportation around tourism destination Lack of natural environment at urban recreational places Cleanliness at tourist zones are not satisfied Lack of management of infrastructures Lack of attraction and identity for Batik art in Malaysia Human resource development in culture tourism industry is inadequate Hospitality professionalism standard need to be update Lack of Tourism Attitude (Act Tourism, Think Tourism) for local people Public and local participation is inadequate Budget allocation is inadequate Lack of detailed exposure & awareness of Malaysia Batik Art

 To promote and enhance the historical culture tourism industry on Batik art. The concept of combining Batik art workshop together with the tourism

promotional center. To provide a platform to new generation

and master designers sharing their thoughts and ideas. To strengthen and interpret uniqueness of batik art into architecture setting to reflect local identity and culture for public awareness.

Literature Review Thesis proposal Journal Newspaper

Interview Local Tourist Government department

Proposal

Media Webpage TV Advertisement

This thesis proposal is enhancing the urban tourism industry on Batik art. The concept of combining Batik art workshop together with the tourism promotional center, which design a Malaysia Batik Art Integrated Centre as a platform for artisan and reinvent as such of urban theme park for tourist and the local adults and children for a unique and valuable experience on interact with art of Malaysia batik.

Space Tourist Information Kiosk Lobby Experience Ramp Travel Agent Kiosk Amphitheater Tourism Gallery Exhibition deck Souvenir Gallery Observation Deck Tourist Police Money Changer Customer Service Center

Function and service provided description Provide tourism information Entry and assembly area As a display Tunnel of Timeline for Batik Art Manage the tourism tours package to the tourist Performance, talks and auction Temporary exhibition area Sell Batik Arts souvenirs and handicraft Outdoor observation Assists and give tourist information on law, customs, culture and attractions i n the local community Provide convenience for tourist One stop center for tourism affair

Workshop & Learning Centre

Artisan Lounge
Batik Workshop Conference Room Promenade Malaysia Food Street & Ar t Cafe Shuttle Bus Stop Open Theater Auditorium Outdoor Exhibition & Roof Garden

Provide a platform for artisan to interact

Provide a platform for artisan and public to understand batik Conference between classes Outdoor activities Serve with local cuisine Free ride to transit station Outdoor performance Performance, talks and auction Outdoor exhibition area and public activities

Public and Commercial Zone

 To unite the tourism places, products and services in Malaysia To enhance the economy of the country has been struggle. Aims to become the first meeting point or landmark at Malaysia city center to vibrant the historical cultural tourism especially at civic zone area where many of heritage building resides there. To integrate tourism gallery and batik art workshop To provide public space while getting the historical culture tourism information To provide facilities and courses that related to the batik art. Towards the sense of place that will be create a place maker into the urban development.