Model displays batik design by Malaysian Michael Shu Pei Loong during batik design competition in Kuala Lumpur. A model displays a batik design by Malaysian Michael Shu Pei Loong with a theme of "United Malaysia" or "Malaysia Bersatu" during the final of Seri Endon Trophy Batik Design Competition 2004 in Kuala Lumpur, December 18, 2004. Batik is a centuries-old fabric dyeing technique that uses wax to resist dyes. Hot wax is applied to the design in the areas where colour is not required. The fabric is dyed and the wax removed, leaving the original design. REUTERS/Bazuki Muhammad