Related Keywords: aerospace, automotive, construction, defence, export opportunities, Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA), medical, technical and functional textiles or high performance textiles
Malaysia's strategy is to attract more companies in the technical and functional textiles or high performance textiles (such as flame-resistant, anti-bacteria, wrinkle-free, oil and water repellent, abrasion/tear resistant textiles) sub-sectors where high demand will come from high-end applications in the defence, aerospace, automotive, medical, construction and other industries, according to Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) director based Frankfurt, S. Sivasuriyamoorthy.