Malaysia Targeted Growth Sectors under IMP3

Under the Malaysian Third Industrial Master Plan (IMP3) 2006-2020, 12 industries in the manufacturing sector have been targeted for greater development and promotion. These industries have the potential to contribute to the further growth and exports of the sector. They will contribute in diversifying industrial activities and enhancing the resilience of the sector, to enable it to take advantage of growing markets, regionally and globally. The targeted industries are: 

Non-resource based

            I.     Electrical and electronics;

          II.     Medical devices;

        III.     Textiles and apparel;

       IV.     Machinery and equipment;

         V.     Metals industry;

       VI.     Transport equipment;   and

Resource based

            I.     Petrochemicals;

          II.     Pharmaceuticals;

        III.     Wood-based products;

       IV.     Rubber and rubber products;

         V.     Oil palm-based industry;

       VI.     Food processing.

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