Cultural Medallion 2020: For Sarkasi Said, 80, batik is a life passion

Batik artist Sarkasi Said is best known for his batik designs on clothes. ST PHOTO: NUR DIYANA TAHA
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SINGAPORE - The Cultural Medallion, regarded as the highest arts honour in Singapore, is conferred on recipients by the President.

The pandemic has delayed the announcement, which traditionally comes in October, and there is no star-studded ceremony at the Istana.

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