polyethylene and metal, producing
designs that are both functional and
aesthetic.
A common thread that runs through
Malaysian furniture are quality designs
that suit the lifestyle and taste of
different generations. From regular
furniture todesigner items, the varietyof
creativity in Malaysian design delights
even the veteran collector and the
experienced theme decorator. In the
effort to go green, Malaysian
manufacturers are adopting green
Over the years, the Malaysian furniture
industry has undergone dynamic
transformation from a traditional
cottage operation to a technological
driven industry. Furniture industrycanbe
consideredas oneofMalaysia’s biggest
revenue earners, with total export of
over RM7 billion to more than 160
countries annually. This is attributed toa
strong manufacturing foundation that
evolved from being a provider of raw
materials, anabundanceof highquality
wood supplies, skilledworkers, excellent
design
capabilities
and
good
manufacturingpractices.
In addition to local wood furniture,
Malaysia offers a rich variety of options,
including furniture from importedwoods,
plastic, metal, composite and a
combination of materials. To keep
abreast with development, Malaysian
furnituremakers use innovativemixes of
materials such as wood, composite,
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