The Ministry of International Trade and Industry (MITI) plans to set up a federation related to the textile design industry to help fashion entrepreneurs build their future. Its secretary-general Datuk Isham Ishak urged the government and private sector to cooperate inorder to create a bright future for the textile design industry.
Malaysia’s textile and apparel exports amounted to RM15.3 billion in 2017. Also, the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) approved 12 projects with total investments of RM428.8 million. These projects include the production of primary textiles, ready-to-wear garments and textile accessories and have created 1,850 job opportunities including skilled positions. MIDA in collaboration with Kuala Lumpur Fashion Week and the Malaysian Textile and Apparel Centre also organised the Fashion and Design Conference 2018 recently.
