Ease rules, be more business-friendly to attract FDIs, say economists
Prof Yeah Kim Leng spotlights the Malaysian Investment Development Authority's (MIDA) initiatives to drive domestic and foreign investment.
Budget 2021: Covid-19 measures rightly take priority, but it’s time to future-proof economy, say experts
Prof Yeah Kim Leng identifies areas pertinent to COVID-19 recovery in planning Malaysia's 2021 budget.
Malaysian PM’s slender parliamentary majority faces crucial budget vote
As Malaysia's 2021 budget presentations occur in Parliament, Prof Yeah Kim Leng comments on the economic impacts of a no-confidence budget vote.
Malaysia's budget today could be largest in its history
Prof. Woo Wing Thye comments on the upcoming 2021 Malaysian budget and hopes to see a direct infusion of purchasing power through government spending.
Malaysia’s economic recovery still weak
Prof Yeah Kim Leng weighs in on Malaysia's economic recovery during the country's Recovery Movement Control Order (RMCO), highlighting factors of personal consumption and commodity exports.
Economists laud Kita Prihatin package
Prof Yeah Kim Leng comments on the government relief provided in the Kita Prihatin package.
‘Recovery plans won’t cease if Anwar succeeds’
Prof Yeah Kim Leng provides input on both the unfettered nature of investor sentiment and the continuity of government aid in Malaysia should there be a change in government due to political maturity.
How AirAsia could make a go of its ‘super app’
Prof. Yeah weighs in on how AirAsia's super app could take off despite the competitive environment of the app market.
Ringgit to hold steady on unchanged US rate
Prof Yeah Kim Leng explains the US Fed undertaking multiple measures to steady the US currency as reasons for the ringgit holding amidst unchanged US interest rates.
Cover Story: A different kind of rally
Prof Yeah Kim Leng discusses several areas important to Malaysia's economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.
New ‘Online Market’ not to compete with big players, says minister
Prof. Yeah said for the platform to succeed, it will require sustained entrepreneurial focus, commitment and funding against well-established platforms.
Ministry mulls shopping charge
Prof. Yeah said that transparency and accountability were crucial for additional charges as there already exist allocation for fiberisation.
