Ringgit will not face extreme volatility thanks to managed float
Professor Dr Yeah Kim Leng mentioned that despite troubles, the currency is unlikely to decline to its worst even after the new government is constituted.
Stimulus package 鈥榗lever鈥, say economists, but employers call it 鈥榤uddled鈥
Prof. Yeah Kim Leng said it was crucial to support low-income households.
Pros and cons to lowering EPF contribution rates
Professor Dr Yeah Kim Leng believes that employees must be given the option to choose whether to lower their contribution rate or keep to the present percentage.
Cover Story: Redefining the M40
Prof. Yeah Kim Leng says it is worth noting that the B40, M40 and T20 thresholds change with the country鈥檚 gross national income.
Ringgit weakens past 4.18 against US dollar amid Asian currencies sell-off
Prof. Yeah Kim Leng opined that weaker currencies are inevitable due to the low interest environment with widened fiscal deficits as stimulus packages are being rolled out.
Business sector shares proposals
Prof. Yeah Kim Leng hopes the economic stimulus package would ensure a 鈥淢alaysians helping Malaysia鈥 approach to spur domestic demand.
Consumers get lower borrowing cost, more cash with OPR cut
Prof. Yeah Kim Leng mentions that said for individuals and businesses that have bank loans with variable interest rates, the OPR cut will translate into lower interest servicing payments.
Inject fast track measures to boost consumer spending, says economist
Prof Yeah Kim Leng recommended a general stimulus package to boost spending although he wasn't keen on the proposed reduction of the Sales and Services Tax (SST).
Stimulus expected to provide relief for tourism-related industries
Professor Dr Yeah Kim Leng said relief packages for COVID-19 for tourism-related industries and affected industries will contain many similarities to the package for SARS years ago.
Malaysia鈥檚 economy to expand between 4.4% and 4.5% in 2019
Prof. Yeah Kim Leng says that said the country鈥檚 economy is expected to post growth between 4% and 4.3% in the final three months of 2019.
Roundup: Malaysian experts upbeat about China's economic recovery from virus outbreak
Professor Dr Yeah Kim Leng praises the efforts made by the Chinese government to contain the virus and to mitigate its impact on the economy.
Business offset okay but should be made public, says economist
Prof. Yeah Kim Leng says an offset in business transactions is meant to create a win-win situation for both parties but the details should be made public
