Malaysia positioned as a growing regional apparel and textile hub
The inaugural Apparel & Textile Exhibition Malaysia (ATEX Malaysia 2026) was held in Kuala Lumpur from 25–27 June, reinforcing Malaysia’s role as a regional hub for textile and apparel manufacturing, sourcing and innovation amid evolving global supply chains.
The exhibition comes as Malaysia’s apparel and clothing accessories sector continues its strong growth momentum. According to the Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation, the industry recorded MYR18.2bn (US$4.4bn) in total trade in 2025, an 8.3% increase over the previous year.
For the full story, see the July 2026 edition of Textiles South East Asia.
Photo: Apparel & Textile Exhibition Malaysia