Value of Production Index (VaPI) for total manufacturing posted a slower growth in May 2011 at 2.4 percent, according to the preliminary results of the Monthly Integrated Survey of Selected Industries (MISSI). This was mainly accounted for the reduction in value of production in the paper and paper products, non-metallic mineral products and fabricated metal products. However, seven major sectors contributed significant increases, namely: furniture and fixtures, petroleum products, beverages, rubber and plastic products, chemical products, miscellaneous manufactures and publishing and printing. Refer to Tables 1-A and 1.

Value of Production Index (VaPI) for total manufacturing recorded a year-on-year growth of 22.8 percent in April 2010, according to the preliminary results of the Monthly Integrated Survey of Selected Industries (MISSI). This was due to the increases in production value observed in 16 major sectors, with two-digit growth registered by the following: transport equipment, petroleum products, electrical machinery, basic metal, miscellaneous manufactures, leather products, wood and wood products, rubber and plastic products, machinery except electrical, non-metallic mineral products, beverages and paper and paper products. Refer to Tables 1-A and 1.

Volumes of production and net sales increased by 4.2 percent and 11.9 percent, respectively compared to the same month last year according to the preliminary results of the Monthly Integrated Survey of Selected Industries (MISSI).