The traditional Malay costume of Baju Melayu is deemed not complete without the sampin (sometimes called "samping").
Some consider this additional sarong-like cloth to be just an accessory to the traditional dress, but it is nonetheless an important complement to the Baju Melayu. It undoubtedly adds to the elegance of the traditional Malay costume.
It is an essential accessory, worn together with the Baju Melayu for completeness as well as for its aesthetic value.