In an economy that grew by 5.4%, the Manufacturing sector emerged as the second fastest growing sector (after Services) for 2005. The Manufacturing sector in Malaysia continues to be an important contributor to the economy with an estimated contribution of over 31% to the national GDP. Manufactured products continue to dominate the Exports market with by accounting for over 77.4% of Malaysia's total exports in 2005.

The size and nature of the Manufacturing sector explains itself on being a major contributor in the Employment sector by accounting for 28.4% of Malaysia's total employment in 2005.

The 3 main indices of the sector's growth, namely Production Index, Sales Value Index and Productivity Index have shown strong positive movements in recent times. This movement combined with the grants for new Manufacturing projects and increase in inflow of Foreign Direct Investments as an outcome of cross-border mergers and acquisitions (M&As) has resulted in creating more opportunities in Manufacturing and Related Services sectors.

Characteristic of a mature and dominant industry, the Manufacturing sector demands a highly skilled and trained workforce to match the ever-increasing sophistication of the processes and techniques deployed. While academic institutions and training facilities have shaped up to churn out the right skilled workforce, it takes an experienced and industry knowledge driven Staffing team to match the workforce to the right opportunities available.

The yester-years' model of "Agents" providing the workforce has left way for professional Recruitment Firms to manage the show. Select Appointment's Manufacturing vertical was created with the undiluted focus on attending to the Manufacturing sector's staffing needs and has since inception added an interesting mix of consultants from Engineering, Manufacturing and hardcode Recruitment background to give the muscle of Industry knowledge and Recruitment expertise.
  
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