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The Malaysian footwear industry has
emerged as a global force, yielding
encouraging returns on investments
for its manufacturers and stakeholders.
Several key factors contribute to
this exponential growth in a highly
diversified industry and fluid economy.
Thanks to their long tradition,
Malaysian footwear companies have
developed a pool of experienced and
skilled workforce with both academic
and practical experience. Malaysian
companies are constantly introducing
innovative designs and introducing
more patterns and colours with better
pricing.
As a result, Malaysian footwear is
attracting demand in affluent markets
that prize trendiness in terms of latest
designs and superior quality. Iconic
Malaysian shoemakers have inspired
a whole generation of shoe designers,
which further strengthens Malaysia’s
brand recognition in the global market.
Building from this core competency,
Malaysian companies have further
boosted their competitiveness,
thanks to their willingness to invest
in the necessary technology to meet
the changing expectations of a
segmented market. Modernising their
production units and introducing new
technologies have definitely raised the
quality of output and improve product
consistency, compared to yesteryears.
Like other high-profile industries in
Malaysia, institutional support too
has influenced the sector’s growth.
Cognisant of the industry’s contribution
to the country’s overall industrial
development, the government devised
a tariff zero duty or gradual scaling
down of import duty into partner
countries for the textiles industry, which
benefits the footwear sector.
The Malaysian Footwear Manufacturers
Association (MFMA), established in
1978 as the national representative
for the footwear industry, has helped
Industry Overview
FOOTWEAR INDUSTRY IN MALAYSIA