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Preserving batik is important because it has a connection with the country's history. Not only that, it was also created by many people's ideas and many forms of characteristics. The Malaysian batik is famous for its geometrical designs. Using traditional batik design, creating a squarish frame for some famous Malaysia buildings. Also, using the most popular motifs which are the leaves and flowers as the background of the building act as the natural landscape view. The patterns are designed to increase people’s awareness of preserving batik culture and the architecture in Malaysia. Although there has been a rising awareness of batik’s traditional charm, more integrated efforts from all stakeholders are needed to preserve its intricate artistry and promote its beauty. Many people only saw the pattern of batik and did not really appreciate the history of the batik itself. If we could preserve batik and change people's minds to appreciate batik now and in the future, other upcoming generations would be able to see and learn about batik too. It was a matter of education where we really need to appreciate and understand that it was actually part of the past civilization that could help to bring development that makes Malaysia a better country. In general I want batik to be appreciated by Malaysia Local people as their cultural and traditional clothing. Besides, this batik design is also to educate local people to preserve the buildings in Malaysia. The preservation of building requires knowledge and understanding of those resources and the value they represent. Preservation needs a proper management of resources and a systematic procedure on conservation works. The activities in preservation works should therefore be handled with great sensitivity and skills in order to preserve the rare qualities of the buildings materials, architecture and craftsmanship. Building preservation is a multidisciplinary field, which involves inputs from various professionals including architects, engineers, historians, archeologists, chemists, environmentalists, and other experts. In a nutshell, more efforts should be undertaken by all sectors to educate the people about preservation of batik and architecture for future development of this field in Malaysia.