Footwear tourism in Malaysia comprises a large portion of footwear exports that bring about $200 million annually to the country. MISF The 4th Malaysian International Shoe Festival, March 28–31, promoted footwear tourism, featured international designers, and fostered the local, traditional industry.
Malaysia police arrested 13 members of a human rights group during a silent protest at the University of Malaya, right before China’s Premier Wen Jiabao’s visit to the university on April 27.