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Prof Yeah elucidates mechanisms underlying deflationary pressures as they relate to the Malaysian Consumer Price Index (CPI), which has recorded a third straight monthly deflation.

Prof Yeah states that government needs to support industry players by encouraging domestic tourism amidst international travel ban

Prof Yeah states that Malaysia needs to up its game in luring FDI amidst US-China trade war, technological shifts and COVID-19 pandemic

Prof Yeah is of the view that consequences of second MCO would be less severe, but the impact on the economy will be still damaging

Prof Yeah states that increasing fiscal deficit this year will not spark concerns and unavoidable due to shocks of supply and demand under lockdown period

Prof Yeah speaks on the quantitative effect of economic loss of RM 150 billion due to a pandemic

Prof Yeah opines the unemployment rate will not reach double digit due to the reactivation of business and interstate travel under the RMCO phase

Prof Yeah expects unemployment rate to be around 5% to 6% during the MCO period due to economy shutdown

Prof Yeah comments that the banking system is able to absorb the losses caused by loan defaults or deliquency

In response to the Malaysian economic recovery plan under the COVID-19 pandemic, Prof Yeah raises the efficacy of various consumption-boosting approaches to ensure recovery across consumer goods, automotive and housing sectors.

Prof Yeah explains the consequences of deflation in Malaysia

Prof Yeah says Malaysia's manufacturing Purchasing Manager Index (PMI) is expected to rebound but caution to be exercised when interpreting PMI