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What is the name for the traditional loose-fitting Malay women's attire consisting of a long-sleeved tunic worn over a long skirt, widely regarded as Malaysia's national dress for women?

The baju kurung is worn by Malay women of all ages to work, school, and formal occasions; its modest, elegant design has remained largely unchanged for centuries and was popularised nationally by Tengku Ampuan Fatimah of Terengganu.

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