May unemployment rate of 5.3% cushioned by economic stimulus packages — economists
Prof Yeah is of the view the labour market impact has been lessened due to multiple stimulus economic packages but unemployment could go up due to increase job losses
Lower OPR good for economy
Prof Yeah weighs the benefits and impacts following Bank Negara Malaysia's (BNM) overnight policy rate (OPR) reduction to 1.75%
12MP needs to address widening wealth gap
Prof Yeah explains the 12th Malaysia Plan's (12MP) role in addressing income disparities exacerbated by the Movement Control Order (MCO) due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Inaccurate data pointed govt in wrong direction over aid spending for urban poor, says MTUC
Prof Yeah proposes several approaches to address low wages and low productivity in light of the Malaysia Trade Union Congress identifying the reason for ineffective urban poor policies being the low poverty benchmark.
The State of the Nation: CPI shows signs of bottoming but to remain in negative territory
Prof Yeah provides perspective on the Malaysian Consumer Price Index's (CPI) movement in light of a possible relapse in the recovery of global crude oil prices and weakened consumer spending.
Responsibility of govt and Bank Negara to throw lifeline to drowning businesses, workers: Economists
Prof Yeah voices considerations on boosting Malaysian economic recovery within a post-Movement Control Order (MCO) context.
Restart infra projects to drive back economy: Economists
Prof Yeah addresses the potential of Malaysia's economic recovery through restoration of the construction sector despite operational impediments due to foreign labour shortfalls under domestic COVID-19 regulations.
Economists hail Tok Mat’s call for youth to drive change
Prof Yeah proposes infrastructural, educational and financial considerations to harness youth talent to drive Malaysia's digital ecosystem
Plantation, manufacturing sectors most affected by foreign workers’ freeze
Prof Yeah comments on Malaysia's human resource development prospects in light of the foreign worker intake freeze.
Malaysians unprepared for retirement, says MTUC
Prof Yeah reflects on preparing Malaysians for retirement following the Malaysian government allowing Employee Provident Fund (EPF) contributors to make withdrawals to tide over COVID-19 economic impacts.
Consider targeted moratorium extension to B40 and SMEs, banks told
Prof Yeah proposes post-loan moratorium strategies involving a targeted moratorium and banking sector interventions to preserve Malaysia's economy.
Stronger trade for Malaysia in months ahead: Economists
Prof Yeah comments on Malaysia's economic trajectory under COVID-19 circumstances, comparing it with the 2008 global financial crisis recovery pathway.
