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for broadband services was also supported by
aggressive marketing strategies carried out by
telecommunication providers which had also
contributed towards its productivity.
The wholesale and retail trade sub-sector recorded
a productivity growth of 5.6% to RM45,254 in 2011
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Figure 1.4: Productivity Level and Growth of the Communication Sub-sector, 2007-2011
2011
2010
2009
2008
2007
0 20.0 40.0 60.0 80.0 100.0 120.0 140.0 160.0
RM Thousand
Computed from: Department of Statistics, Malaysia
Economic Report, Ministry of Finance, Malaysia
(139.951)
(132.334)
(124.018)
(116.510)
(105.374)
Figure 1.5: Productivity Level and Growth of the Wholesale and Retail Trade Sub-sector, 2007-2011
2011
2010
2009
2008
2007
0 5.0 10.0 15.0 20.0 25.0 30.0 35.0 40.0
RM Thousand
Computed from: Department of Statistics, Malaysia
Economic Report, Ministry of Finance, Malaysia
(36.552)
5.76
6.71
6.44
10.57
10.14
(45.254)
(42.856)
(40.705)
(40.135)
Percent
45.0 50.0
5.60
5.28
1.42
9.80
10.09
Percent
from RM42,856 in 2010 (Figure 1.5). The growth was
mainly supported by strong expansion in domestic
consumption as well as higher number of tourist
arrivals that generated more retail spending
especially during festive seasons and the year-end
holiday.
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