Even though figures from audited accounts are preferred, figures base on preliminary accounts or best estimates available are also acceptable.
The survey samples are selected by scientific and probability-based statistical methods. We cannot purposely add or remove any establishment to/from the sample, as this will affect the representativeness of the survey results.
No. In accordance with the provisions of the Statistics Act 1965 (Revised -1989) all information relating to individual establishments will be kept in strict confidence and not be released to any unauthorised parties including government departments and agencies. The collected information will be used for statistical purposes only. Only aggregate data, which do not reveal details of individual establishments, will be released.
Surveys are conducted on various topics of interest that are useful to policy makers and the business community. As the surveys may have different reference periods, levels of details and timeliness requirements, the cannot be integrated. For some establishments, because of their economic significance to the community, they have a higher chance of being selected in more than one establishment surveys.
Yes it is. The surveys are conducted in accordance to the Statistics Act 1965 (Revised -1989)
