Act fast to arrest slide in FDI, say experts
Prof Dr Yeah Kim Leng said Malaysia is caught in a dilemma between insufficient high skilled workers and low cost labour that is not cheap enough.
Weak consumer confidence poses challenge
Prof Dr Yeah Kim Leng said all eyes are on the number of new cases, which has remained high despite almost a month of new movement restrictions.
Amending Act to improve workers accommodation will raise business costs
Prof Dr Yeah Kim Leng said there will be an immediate impact on company financial performance especially for firms that have under-provided housing.
Calls for national charity fund
Prof Dr Yeah Kim Leng said the monthly contribution proposal involving civil servants is worth pursuing.
Adopt one-minute breathalyser tests to quell cases, Putrajaya told
Prof Yeah Kim Leng has cautioned against the second round of lockdown, adding it will dampen economic recovery over the Chinese New Year festive season.
M’sian economy fairly diversified
Prof Dr Yeah Kim Leng commentfs on efforts to revive the tourism sector and emphasis should now be placed on food security through modern farming techniques.
The State of the Nation: New approaches needed to tackle unemployment in 2021
Prof Dr Yeah Kim Leng said the government could increase the focus on business transformation and re-engineering, through technological upgrading and innovations.
Sarawak telco won’t be white elephant, says academic
Prof Yeah Kim Leng responds to the Sarawak government's move to set up a state-owned telecommunications company.
Question marks over revival of National Service
Prof Yeah Kim Leng cautions against revival of National Service without sufficient review of its efficiency.
Covid-19 Infections Surge at One of World’s Largest Medical Glove Makers
Prof Yeah Kim Leng opines Malaysia's economic recovery will not occur unless strict lockdown measures are in place.
Cover Story: The economic impact of a Biden presidency
Prof Yeah Kim Leng comments on the Biden administration's prospects to enliven the United States' economic prospects.
Explain decision to stop Gateway project, Melaka govt urged
Prof Yeah Kim Leng suggests disclosing the rationale for the cancellation of the Melaka Gateway project as transparency is a key factor in securing investment.
