Can the uptrend in Malaysia's manufacturing sector hold up?

SERC seems to be the most bullish to date, with its executive director Lee Heng Guie(pic) saying Malaysia

WITH the continuous uptrend in manufacturing, a question at this point is whether this can hold up for the long term. Views range from positive to uncertain, indicating that investors may have to look selectively at the various segments of manufacturing.

“The manufacturing sector is gaining traction, thanks to improved global demand for electronics and domestic market-oriented industries such as food and construction-related materials.