{
  "id": 2484079,
  "title": "Patriotic creations turn sewing hobby into income for Kuala Krai woman",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/22/patriotic-creations-turn-sewing-hobby-into-income-for-kuala-krai-woman",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-08-22T02:50:14.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/news/regional/2026/08/1516418/patriotic-creations-turn-sewing-hobby-income-kuala-krai-woman"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Kuala Krai resident Aimi Aidora Ramli, 47, transformed her passion for sewing into a lucrative business, specializing in patriotic-themed and traditional attire that reflects Malaysia's cultural diversity. The colourful ensembles, featuring the Jalur Gemilang colours red, white, yellow, and blue, have been particularly popular among parents looking to provide unique outfits for National Day celebrations. Initially, Aimi only produced children's clothes in the patriotic colours, but after receiving positive feedback from customers, she expanded her collection to include traditional clothing for Malays, Chinese, and Indian communities. She began sewing in response to increasing demand and her desire to instill a sense of patriotism in children. Aimi's clothing line not only caters to customer needs but also serves as a medium to highlight Malaysia's cultural unity and spirit, especially during significant events like National Day and Malaysia Day. She anticipates continued growth in demand until mid-next month.",
  "summary": "KUALA KRAI: Her colourful patriotic-themed creations, which blend the Jalur Gemilang’s red, white, yellow and blue with traditional attire, have turned a sewing hobby into a growing source of income for 47-year-old Aimi Aidora Ramli.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}