Services Industry

Organisation Chart
Services Industry Division

Contact Details:
Director
Services Industry Division
Ministry of Economy
1st Floor, Menara Prisma, Precint 3 
Federal Government Administrative Centre
62675 Putrajaya
Tel No : 03-8000 8000
Fax : 03-8090 2500

Background

The Services Industry Division (BIP) was established on 1 August 2007 with the intention of giving greater attention to the development of the services sector, as it is the largest contributor to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP).

Objective

BIP is responsible for planning and formulating policies, strategies and development programmes/projects for the services sector, with the aim of strengthening the sector as the national economic growth driver. In achieving this objective, six units have been established, namely:

• Macro and Financial Services
• Logistics Services, Distributive Trade and Competition Policy
• Third Sector and Halal Industry
• Tourism, Arts and Culture
• Global Services, Multilateral and Bilateral Trade and Good Regulatory Practices
• Private Healthcare, Private Education, Construction and Professional Services

Key Functions

• Plan and formulate policies, strategies and development programmes/projects for the services sector.
• Conduct economic research and intelligence.
• Evaluate and endorse development expenditure allocations.
• Monitor the implementation of policies, strategies, programmes/projects based on KPIs and outcomes.
• Review policies, strategies, programmes/projects and propose adjustments and improvements.

BIP promises to execute its entrusted responsibilities with full dedication through excellent work culture and professionalism in providing services to its clients, as follows:

• Plan the development of the services sector in a productive, professional and effective manner;
   
• Prepare Long-Term Development Framework, Five-Year Development Plans and Mid-Term Reviews in accordance with the prescribed timelines, execute in a professional, efficient, effective and high-quality manner;
   
• Evaluate and propose development expenditure allocations for programmes/projects in line with the timeline of the Five-Year Development Plans and their Mid-Term Reviews;

• Monitor and evaluate approved development programmes/projects under the Five-Year Development Plans and Mid-Term Reviews;

• Prepare feedback for Cabinet Memorandums within two weeks from the date of receipt;
   
• Provide feedback on Cabinet/Ministerial decisions within three days from the date of instruction; and
   
• Coordinate and respond to Parliamentary questions related to services sector in an accurate and clear manner.