Overview - MPC

2009
Productivity Performance
• The services sector registered a
productivity growth of 1.7% to RM57,090
in 2009 (Figure 3.3 and Figure 3.4). The
growth would be higher if not for global
economic slowdown that impeded the
projected productivity growth.
Figure 3.3: Productivity Level
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• Finance sub-sector recorded a
productivity growth of 3.2% to
RM128,280. Expansion of consumer
credit activities, efficiency measures
and creative financial products had
contributed to improve performance.
• Trade sub-sector achieved a
productivity level of RM40,360 in
2009, attaining a slight growth of
0.8%. The accommodation and
restaurant business benefited from
increased arrival of tourists. There
was less contribution from the
distributive trade and sale of motor
vehicles.
Computed from:
- Economic Reports, Ministry of Finance, Malaysia
- Economic Planning Unit, Malaysia
Figure 3.4: Productivity Growth
• Transport sub-sector recorded a
productivity growth of 1.3% to
RM71,510 in 2009. The sub-sector
recovered in the third quarter of 2009
from a slower demand of cargo activities
in the previous quarters as a result
of slower pace in international trade.
Productivity of communication industry
has shown positive performance due to
better product offerings such as cellular,
broadband and third generation (3G)
services.
Computed from:
- Economic Reports, Ministry of Finance, Malaysia
- Economic Planning Unit, Malaysia
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