Despite recent bad news, some areas of the manufacturing sector in Penang are doing well


Ang says the output of PVC is expected to increase to 14,000 MT by 2018 from about 8,000 MT presently.

THE closure and relocation of factories in Penang have generated the impression that all is not well with its manufacturing sector, in particular the technology segment, which is the backbone of the state’s free industrial zone.

But the surge in worldwide demand for plastic packaging materials, foods, test equipment, aerospace components and gaming machines are benefiting some of the companies in Penang involved in those businesses.

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