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ON SUNDAY January 25, 2026 theSunday Special XI

Their clothing and accessories are sourced from the team’s own wardrobes, secondhand stores, thrift shops and char ity organisations, meaning each purchase contributes to those in need and to the environment, in line with Spot Manusia’s promotion of circular fashion. Inclusivity matters Malaysia has one of the highest obesity rates in Southeast Asia – nearly 20% of DGXOWV DUH FODVVL¿HG DV REHVH DFFRUGLQJ to World Population Review (2024). Yet SOXV VL]H VKRSSHUV RIWHQ ¿QG WKHPVHOYHV with few choices, relying on imported brands or shapeless, oversized options WKDW GR QRW UHÀHFW WKHLU SHUVRQDO VW\OH At the other end of the spectrum, petite VKRSSHUV RIWHQ VWUXJJOH WR ¿QG FORWKLQJ WKDW ¿WV SURSHUO\ $GG WR WKDW WKH ODFN of gender-neutral options for people outside the traditional fashion binary, and the result is clear: A huge portion of the population feels underserved. Spot Manusia is setting out to change WKLV E\ PDNLQJ VKRSSLQJ QRW MXVW LQFOXVLYH EXW MR\IXO

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If it makes you feel confident and comfortable, wear it.”

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It is not about transformation. It is about celebration.”

One of Spot Manusia’s green initiatives.