[2][3] In Indonesia, this dress is also worn as a regional attire, commonly observed on the island of Sumatra, particularly by the ethnic Malay and Minangkabau women.

According to the Chinese script, the Malay community, both men and women in the 13th century only wore a covering of the lower body.

It was one of the strongest sultanate in Malay Archipelago and was a center of entrepot trade, with traders from China, India, and the Middle East.

In the more conservative states in northern Malaysia, a woman will often wear a Baju Kurung with a headscarf (tudung).

Sultan Abu Bakar ordered that the woman's dress be down to below the knee with its neckline smooth and not baggy.

Teluk Belanga style has no collar and the neckline is stitched in various forms of embroidery known as mata lalat, tulang belut or insang pari.

During the reign of Sultan Ibrahim, the dress was changed at the suggestion of the Jaafar bin Haji Muhammad, the first Menteri Besar of Johor, where a pocket was added onto the Baju Kurung.

Kedah style is considered to be a loose dress and popular daily wear in the northern states of Malaysia.

This style was inspired by Tengku Ampuan Mariam, the daughter of Sultan Ahmad Al-Muazam Shah.

In contrast to the standard Baju Kurung, Pahang style has a Cekak Musang collar with seven or nine buttons.

In Malaysia, generally, all the Malay women wear traditional dresses as formal attire including primary and secondary school students.

The Baju Kurung is also worn by non-Malays females (including Malaysia's ethnic Chinese, Indian and native Bornean minorities).

[7] In line with the changes in the cut and shape, to produce a more modern and creative design, Baju Kurung is also decorated with embroidery, filigree, beads, and sequins.

Now, there is a wide selection of materials including satin, organza, chiffon, silk, batik, linen, and more.

These changes are made to suit the current situation or the event to be attended in addition to trying to imitate the style of foreign cuts that may be intended to look more elegant.

[7] In line with the changing times, various fashion styles, and modern design Baju Kurung has been accepted by the community.