Mapping Malaysia's Resource Centres

20 MAPPING MALAYSIA’S RESOURCE CENTRES MALAYSIA’S STRENGTH IN SERVICES SECTOR According to the Malaysia Services Sector Blueprint, service sectors are broadly defined as consisting of broad sectors which are further broken down into several subsectors. These diverse subsectors are then led by various ministries and agencies. By assessing other developed nations, it is evident that the services sector assumes an increasing share of the country’s GDP as a country’s economy matures. It is capable of sustaining the economy, serving as an engine of growth. In order to ensure a similar outcome as Malaysia progresses into a developed nation, it is imperative that greater emphasis be placed upon the development of the services sector.