Mustapa: Manufacturing sector remains vibrant despite challenges

Mustapa: ‘Last year was a good year for electronics and semiconductor.

KUALA LUMPUR: The manufacturing sector provided jobs to 160,000 people since 2013 although 15,000 workers were laid off during that period.

International Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Seri Mustapa Mohamed said the workers, who were from 60 companies, lost their jobs between 2013 and July this year.