Keep booming firms in Malaysia by meeting their needs, Putrajaya told
Prof Yeah said the high-technology, digital and healthcare sectors would be key sectors to promote in the post-Covid-19 landscape
Moratorium extension a win-win for banks, borrowers
Prof Yeah is of the view that moratorium extension will result in banks' Net Income Margin likely to be compressed but will not affect bank's future prospects so long they can sustain operations
Another MCO will ruin economy, Putrajaya warned
Prof Yeah provides inputs on the risks posed to economic and social factors should the Malaysian government reinstate a Movement Control Order (MCO).
Vietnam contributes greatly to ASEAN economic growth: Malaysian expert
Prof Yeah comments on Vietnam's coordination efforts in playing a role to promote economic growth and stability in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) which convenes its 36th Summit in 2020.
Malaysia’s inflation rate expected to remain negative in June
Prof Yeah provides analysis of the Consumer Price Index (CPI) in light of the implementation of the Recovery Movement Control Order.
Operating atmosphere, sector outlook causing external auditors’ concern
Prof Yeah provides analysis on external auditors raising concerns on listed companies. He points to the burgeoning suite of issues facing companies amidst the COVID-19 pandemic as a justification.
Surge of virus cases poses more risk to economy than seasonal flooding
Prof Yeah evaluates the impact of domestic seasonal flooding, natural disasters in China, and the possible surge of COVID-19 cases on the Malaysian economy.
Unhealthy to raise debt ceiling above 55% of GDP, economist warns
Prof Yeah responds to former prime minister Najib Razak’s proposal to raise the statutory national debt limit to above 55% of Gross Domestic Product (GDP).
Coronavirus recession rears its head
Prof Yeah provides commentary on a post-moratorium economic relief scenario within Malaysia's economy.
Stakeholders laud framework to facilitate provision of basic standard of living to marginalised communities
Prof Yeah identifies key empowerment strategies to ensure an impactful National Social Protection Policy.
New poverty line calls for higher minimum wage, says economist
Prof Yeah calls for policy reforms to ensure wages in Malaysia are sufficient for a minimum acceptable standard of living.
2021 growth forecast too optimistic, says economist
Prof Yeah lays out domestic and international considerations in achieving the 6.9% to 7.5% 2021 Malaysian economy growth forecast projected by Finance Minister Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz.
