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Expansionary budget to mitigate Covid-19 fallout expected
Prof Dr Yeah Kim Leng expects higher spending for welfare, education, reskilling and job creation programmes to sustain the economic recovery in Budget 2022.
Economists voice concern over high cost of HSR project, advise review
Dr Yeah Kim Leng said the government must review the economic viability of the HSR as the break with Singapore leaves the project less feasible.
Experts advise review and revision of NEP to suit current times
Prof Dr Yeah advocates a shift from a bumiputra-focused NEP to a ‘pro-poor’ policy, in line with UN SDGs and the Malaysian Family agenda.
All set for interstate travel
Prof Yeah said easing travel restrictions would enable greater economic and social activities to take place that in turn would boost consumption spending.
Rakyat pleased with targeted MCO approach
Prof Dr Yeah Kim Leng said money from the EPF should only be used to deal with problems contributors are facing and not for other purposes.
Growth expectations for 2021-22 may be over-optimistic, says economist
Prof Dr Yeah Kim Leng believes restoring potential growth may take longer than expected due to the lasting damage and loss of economic capital and productivity as a result of the pandemic and lockdowns
