Malaysia Standard Industrial Classification 2008 (Version 1.0)

Code A comprises activities that produce raw agricultural products, manage forest resources and harvest fish or other aquatic life. It includes crop and horticultural cultivation, livestock breeding and raising, timber production, and commercial fishing and aquaculture operations.

Code B in the Malaysia Standard Industrial Classification 2008 groups activities that involve extracting minerals and other geological resources. It includes mining of coal, metal ores, non-metallic minerals and the operation of quarries for stone, sand, gravel and related support services.

Code C in the Malaysia Standard Industrial Classification 2008 identifies the Manufacturing sector, covering all industrial activities that convert raw materials into finished or intermediate products. It includes a wide range of processes such as food processing, textiles, chemicals, machinery, electronics and other production operations.

The D category of the Malaysia Standard Industrial Classification 2008 covers enterprises engaged in the production, transmission and distribution of electricity, gas, steam and the provision of air-conditioning services. It includes activities such as power-generation plants, natural-gas pipelines, district heating and centralized cooling systems.

The code "E" in the Malaysia Standard Industrial Classification 2008 groups establishments that provide water supply and distribution, collection and treatment of sewage, collection, treatment and disposal of solid waste, and environmental remediation activities such as cleanup of contaminated sites.

Code F in the Malaysia Standard Industrial Classification 2008 covers all construction activities, encompassing the erection of residential, commercial and industrial buildings, as well as civil engineering works such as roads, bridges, dams and other infrastructure projects. It also includes specialist contracting services like electrical, plumbing and finishing work.

The G category groups all establishments primarily engaged in the wholesale or retail trade of goods, whether selling to other businesses, institutions or directly to final consumers. It also covers supporting activities such as warehousing, distribution, and retail services like market stall operations, catering to a wide range of product types.

Code H comprises all economic activities related to transporting passengers and freight by road, rail, water and air, together with ancillary services such as freight forwarding, terminal operations, and logistics support, as well as facilities for warehousing, storage and handling of goods.

The I category covers establishments providing short-term lodging such as hotels, motels, guesthouses and holiday resorts, as well as venues that prepare and serve meals or beverages to customers. It includes restaurants, cafes, bars, catering services, and other food-service providers that operate on a commercial basis. The focus is on activities where accommodation and/or food service is the primary output.

The J division of the Malaysia Standard Industrial Classification 2008 groups enterprises that produce, process or distribute information and communication services, including publishing, broadcasting, telecommunications, data processing, internet services, software development and related activities.

K covers establishments that provide financial intermediation such as banking, credit, and other monetary services, as well as

Code L encompasses activities related to the acquisition, development, leasing, management and sale of real-estate properties, including services such as real-estate brokerage, property appraisal and facility management.

The M division covers establishments that provide professional, scientific and technical services such as legal advice, accounting, architectural and engineering design, specialized consulting, research and development, and other advisory activities that require highly qualified personnel and expertise in their respective fields.

N includes enterprises that furnish a variety of support functions to other organisations, such as office administration, facilities management, employment placement, security, cleaning and waste-handling services, as well as other ancillary activities that help clients operate efficiently without being directly involved in producing goods.

Code O includes the activities of central, state and local government bodies responsible for policy making, public order, national defence, justice administration and the provision of public services such as education, health and social welfare.

The MSIC 2008 code P classifies establishments that deliver educational services at all levels, from pre-primary and primary schooling through secondary, tertiary and vocational training, including colleges, universities and other learning institutions. Activities include teaching, curriculum development and related support services.

Code Q in the Malaysia Standard Industrial Classification 2008 groups establishments that provide medical, dental and veterinary services, as well as inpatient and outpatient care, rehabilitation, and public health activities, together with organizations delivering social assistance, welfare, and community support services such as orphanages, shelters and counseling. It encompasses hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, health promotion agencies and non-profit social work entities.

The R category comprises establishments engaged in producing, presenting, or supporting artistic, cultural and recreational activities. It includes performing arts venues, museums, libraries, amusement parks, sports facilities, and operators of leisure and entertainment services such as theaters, concert halls, nightclubs, and event promotion. These enterprises provide services primarily for enjoyment, cultural enrichment, and public amusement.

The code S in the Malaysia Standard Industrial Classification 2008 groups together service activities that are not classified elsewhere, covering a broad spectrum of personal and other miscellaneous services such as repair of personal items, rental of recreational equipment, and other support services to households and businesses.

The code T covers economic activity where private households employ workers to provide services for the household itself. This includes hiring domestic staff such as housekeepers, nannies, caregivers, cooks or gardeners and paying them directly, rather than obtaining the services through a formal enterprise. It reflects employment arrangements that are organized and financed by the household rather than by a business entity.

The code U categorises activities carried out in Malaysia by extraterritorial organisations such as foreign diplomatic missions, United Nations bodies, overseas NGOs and multinational agencies that are not legally resident in the country. These entities provide consular services, international aid, research, advocacy or other functions while operating on Malaysian territory.