The chemical industry, which encompasses sub-sectors such as industrial chemical, petrochemical and pharmaceutical, is an important sector of the economy.  The significance of this sector can be attributed to the high demand from the manufacturing industry.

The chemical industry is one of the areas of manufacturing that is vital for the country's economic growth.

Click here to read the Ninth Malaysian Plan - Chapter 4 , that emphasizes the importance of upscaling manufacturing and its related services.

The Government encourages participation in this industry by providing assistance and support to entrepreneurs and investors in all sub-sectors.

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