Nina Jobst
Research expert covering South Korea
Textile and apparel industry in Malaysia - statistics & facts
Malaysia is well known for its luxurious “songket” and “tenun,” intricate hand-woven local textiles often worn on special occasions. Yet, textiles are more than a celebrated cultural heritage; the textile and apparel industry is an important contributor to Malaysia’s thriving manufacturing industry. In 2023, the textile and wearing apparel industry contributed around 5.3 billion Malaysian ringgit to the country’s gross domestic product.
