The arts, entertainment and recreation services generated gross output value of RM11.0 billion in 2021 (2020: RM14.6 billion) with a negative growth of -24.6 per cent year-on-year. In line with the value of gross output, the value of intermediate input in 2021 also contracted 22.8 per cent to RM6.6 billion (2020: RM8.5 billion), thus resulting a value added of RM4.5 billion registered a decline of 27.1 per cent. This sector provides job opportunities to 43,574 persons, went down 28.8 per cent with salaries & wages paid amounting to RM1.2 billion (2020: RM1.6 billion) registered negative growth of 23.9 per cent as compared to 2020. Value of fixed assets owned by establishments for arts, entertainment and recreation services in 2021 was RM4.9 billion as compared to RM6.8 billion in 2020. This value recorded a fall of 26.9 per cent for yearly comparison.

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DEPARTMENT OF STATISTICS MALAYSIA
1 March 2023

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Department of Statistics, Malaysia
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