KUALA LUMPUR, August 2 - Federation Of Tailors Guilds Malaysia gathers 300 skilled tailors, designers and fashion enthusiasts from 14 countries in Asia and Europe through the 28th Conference of Federation of Asian Master Tailors (FAMT 2024).

The Deputy Chairman of Tourism Malaysia, Datuk Yeoh Soon Hin said that the conference will provide opportunities to local designers and international tailors to exchange views on creativity and sewing techniques.

Datuk Yeoh Soon Hin said that besides being one of the contributors to the economic growth of the tailoring industry, it is also a source of the country’s cultural heritage.

“In today’s world of business, local entrepreneurs not only rely on their creativity but also on the heritage, stories of struggles and experience that has shaped their identity and strategies,” Datuk Yeoh Soon Hin said after the launching ceremony of FAMT 2024 here.

Datuk Yeoh Soon Hin added that strong cooperation among the countries involved can help in realising the Fashion and Design Hub in the Asian region.

“With the establishment of this centre, we will not only expand the market but also provide opportunities for designers and local entrepreneurs to showcase their creativity on a bigger stage,” Datuk Yeoh Soon Hin said.

Also present was the Communications Ministry secretary-general, Datuk Mohamad Fauzi Md Isa.