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What is the name for the traditional Malay male attire consisting of a loose long-sleeved shirt paired with a matching kain samping (short wrapped sarong) and a black velvet songkok cap?

The baju Melayu is the standard formal wear for Malay men during Hari Raya, Friday prayers, and weddings; its various regional styles differ in collar design, with the Teluk Belanga and Cekak Musang being the most common.

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