Services

Sales value of Wholesale & Retail Trade recorded a strong growth of 10.7 per cent in May 2017^*New

Sales value of Wholesale & Retail Trade recorded a strong growth of 10.7 per cent to RM96.9 billion in May 2017 as compared to RM87.5 billion in 2016. The volume index of Wholesale & Retail Trade rose 8.2 per cent to 156.6 points in May 2017 as compared to May 2016.

The Number of Establishments Surged 27.5 Per Cent Per Annum (CAGR 2010-2015) for Information and Communications Services with a Value Added of RM62.6 billion^*New

Based on Economic Cencus 2016, a number of 8,008  establishments was recorded with total value of gross output generated RM124.6 billion and value added of RM62.6 billion. Number of persons engaged in this services was 203,017 persons with salaries and wages paid amounting to RM11.7 billion. In terms of fixed assets value, this services registered RM82.8 billion for the reference year 2015.

Real Estate Services Value Added Recorded Sustained Growth of 8.8 per cent as compared to 2010^*New

The census results showed that there were 17,447 establishments operated in real estate services compared to 8,277 establishments in 2010 with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 16.1 per cent per annum.

Domestic Tourism Survey 2016

In 2016, a total of 189.3 million visitors was recorded with a growth of 7.0 per cent compared to 176.9 million in 2015. Meanwhile, number of trips increased by 8.0 per cent from 235.2 million trips in 2015 to 253.9 million trips in 2016.

Value of Gross Output of Arts, Entertainment and Recreation Services Recorded RM20.0 billion in 2015

The results of the census showed that there were 6,683 establishments operated in 2015. Total value of gross output generated was RM20.0 billion while the value added was RM8.6 billion. Number of persons engaged in this services were 57,975 persons with salaries and wages paid amounting to RM1.3 billion. Value of fixed assets for the reference year was RM6.4 billion.

Gross Output of Education Services Amounted to RM15.2 billion in 2015

In 2015, a total of 11,722 establishments operated in education services compared to  8,178 in 2010. Within this period, there was an increase of 3,544 establishments, registering a compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.5 per cent.

Value of Gross Output for Health and Social Work Services Registered a Strong Growth of 10.2% Annually from 2010 to 2015

Findings of the census showed that there were 14,930 establishments operated in health and social work services as compared to 9,152 in 2010. During this period, the number of establishments recorded an increase of 5,778 with compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.3 per cent.

Index of Wholesale & Retail Trade grew by 6.2 per cent in first quarter 2017

The index of Wholesale & Retail Trade rose 6.2 per cent to 153.1 points during the first quarter 2017 as compared to the same period in 2016. The growth was spurred by the increase in the Retail Trade (7.8%) subsector.

Index of Services expanded by 6.2 per cent in first quarter of 2017

The index of Services registered a growth of 6.2 per cent to 147.0 points in first quarter 2017 as compared to the same quarter a year earlier.

The momentum of this segment was led by Information & Communication and Transportation & Storage (7.2%), Other Services (6.5%) and Wholesale & Retail, Food & Beverages and Accommodation (6.2%). The seasonally adjusted index of Services increased 1.7 per cent as compared to the previous quarter.

The Revenue for Services Sector increased 8.3 per cent or RM375.3 billion in the first quarter 2017

The revenue of services sector increased 8.3 per cent to RM375.3 billion in the first quarter 2017 as compared with the same quarter 2016. The increase was contributed by Professional and Real Estate Agent (16.7%) and Health, Education and Arts, Entertainment & Recreation (7.7%) segments. The total revenue on quarterly basis increased RM6.6 billion or 1.9 per cent.

Wholesale and Retail Trade Sector registered 5.4 per cent growth in the second quarter 2016

The performance of the Distributive Trade sector increased to 5.4 per cent in second quarter 2016. This increase was propelled by Retail Trade sub-sector (8.7%), Wholesale Trade (4.9%) while Motor Vehicles dropped to –1.8% per cent.

Services Statistics Accommodation 2015

In 2014, accommodation services recorded the gross output of RM12.0 billion with intermediate input of RM5.4 billion and value added generated was RM6.6 billion. A total number of 112,670 persons were engaged by the industry with total salaries & wages paid RM2.6 billion. Meanwhile, the value of fixed assets owned amounted to RM24.1 billion

Services Statistics Education (Private Sector) 2015

In 2014, the gross output recorded was RM10.7 billion and intermediate input amounted to RM3.7 billion. Thus, the value added generated was RM7.0 billion during the reference year. The total number of persons engaged in this services was 84,743 persons with salaries & wages paid of RM3.4 billion. Meanwhile, the value of fixed assets was RM11.3 billion. 

Services Statistics Health (Private Sector) 2015

In 2014, gross output registered by the private health services in 2014 was RM14.5 billion and intermediate input was RM7.5 billion. Thus, the value added generated was RM7.0 billion during the reference year. The number of persons engaged in this services was 95,644 persons with total salaries & wages paid amounted to RM3.0 billion. Meanwhile, the value of fixed assets owned in 2014 was RM7.5 billion.

Services Statistics on Information and Communication 2015

In 2014, information and communication services recorded the gross output of RM98.8 billion. The value added generated was RM54.3 billion. While, the number of persons engaged was 144,435 persons with the total of salaries & wages paid recorded RM9.5 billion.  

Services Statistics on Transportation and Storage 2015

In 2014, transportation and storage services registered a gross output of RM85.8 billion, with the value added generated was RM37.2 billion. The number of persons engaged in these services totalled 286,637 persons with the salaries & wages paid amounted to RM10.2 billion. Meanwhile, the value of fixed assets was RM97.5 billion.

Census of Distributive Trade Report by State, 2014

Petaling District is the top area of the distributive trade sector in Malaysia in 2013, generating sales value of RM156.2 billion

Sales value of goods and services for distributive trade sector in 2013 grew by 6.6% compared to 2008

In year 2013, there were a total of 370,725 establishments undertaking business activities in Malaysia and 260,664 or 70.3% of business establishments were in the retail trade sub-sector. Meanwhile, 15.4% or 57,050 establishments were engaged in wholesale trade activity and motor vehicles activity 14.3% or 53,011 establishments. 370,725 establishments operating in Malaysia generated sales value of goods and services of RM841.6 billion. 

Domestic Tourism Survey, 2011 - Summary Findings

Domestic tourism in Malaysia in 2011 is mainly influenced by seasons (e.g. public and school holidays, festivals) and the organisation of large-scale events. On an average, 52.2 per cent of Malaysian residents aged 15 years and above made domestic tourism trips in 2011.