Malaysian makers ask gov't for bucks to update industry. (textile industry)

Malaysian Makers Ask Gov't For Bucks to Update Industry

KUALA LUMPUR (FNS)--Malaysia isn't a major foreign manufacturing spot for US-bound apparel. It drags behind other Far East producers such as Hong Kong, Thailand, Taiwan and Indonesia. Aware that its garment industry has a poor infrastructure, local manufacturers are pushing the government to pump in money so they can pump out more shirts, slacks and skirts.

A proposal to invest $200 million Malaysian (about $77.52 million) to expand and modernize the textile and apparel industry was recently submitted to the government by the Malaysian Textile Manufacturers Association. A decision is expected soon, …

Malaysian makers ask gov't for bucks to update industry. (textile industry)

Malaysian Makers Ask Gov't For Bucks to Update Industry

KUALA LUMPUR (FNS)--Malaysia isn't a major foreign manufacturing spot for US-bound apparel. It drags behind other Far East producers such as Hong Kong, Thailand, Taiwan and Indonesia. Aware that its garment industry has a poor infrastructure, local manufacturers are pushing the government to pump in money so they can pump out more shirts, slacks and skirts.

A proposal to invest $200 million Malaysian (about $77.52 million) to expand and modernize the textile and apparel industry was recently submitted to the government by the Malaysian Textile Manufacturers Association. A decision is expected soon, …