Local Entrepreneur Preserves Malaysian Heritage through Unique Watch Designs

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Bernama's recent news report highlights a young entrepreneur's initiative to showcase Malaysia's rich heritage through creative watch designs under the brand masac+. Watch designer Mohd Noor Rabbani Abd Rahim, 29, has successfully wove local art and cultural motifs into his accessory designs, aiming to make cultural values accessible to every individual. His watches, such as the "nasi lemak" and kenyalang (hornbill) motifs, carry meaningful stories about the nation that every Malaysian should understand and take pride in.

Key Takeaways:

  • Mohd Noor Rabbani Abd Rahim, 29, founded the brand masac+ to incorporate Malaysian cultural values into everyday items, including watches.
  • His watch motifs, such as "nasi lemak" and kenyalang (hornbill), carry their own meaning and story about the nation, aiming to promote cultural understanding and pride among Malaysians.
  • The watch designer obtained engine mechanisms from a Japanese manufacturer and assembled the watches at home with the help of his wife, Nur Anisha Omar, 26.
  • Masac+ watches have caught the attention of the National Art Gallery, selected as official souvenirs for the ASEAN-46 Summit delegates in Kuala Lumpur last May.
  • Mohd Noor Rabbani's goal is to grow the small-scale business to compete in the local market and eventually expand overseas, promoting Malaysian culture to the world.

Statistics:

  • 29: The age of watch designer Mohd Noor Rabbani Abd Rahim.
  • 26: The age of Nur Anisha Omar, Mohd Noor Rabbani's wife.
  • 2023: The year Mohd Noor Rabbani started his watch business.
  • 2: The number of people involved in assembling each watch, including Mohd Noor Rabbani and his wife.
  • 1: The big opportunity given to Mohd Noor Rabbani, selected by the National Art Gallery to produce watches as official souvenirs for the ASEAN-46 Summit delegates.

Sources:

  • Bernama's official website, quoted directly.