Anwar: Budget 2021 still needs review
Prof. James Chin speculates that following established protocol, Malaysian PM Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin has more than enough MPs to approve Budget 2021.
Analysts scoff at Mahathir’s unity govt ploy to block Anwar
Prof. James Chin asserts that as long as Mahathir is still around, he will do his best to stand in the way of Anwar’s pursuit of helming the top post.
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.
Vulnerable groups adequately covered by budget, says economist
Prof Yeah Kim Leng evaluates the effectiveness of the Malaysian Bantuan Prihatin Rakyat government aid allocation towards persons with disabilities and those from lower income households.
Opposition MPs may abstain from the budget vote, say analysts
Prof. James Chin was cited saying the number of MPs abstaining from the budget vote may be higher this year.
Malaysian PM Muhyiddin welcomes feedback for budget amid criticism for reviving propaganda machinery
Prof Wong Chin Huat said with PM Muhyiddin putting politics before the pandemic, it may just make him an easier target at the next general election.
Big spending budget expected to drive 6.5% growth
Prof. James Chin commented that the Malaysian 2021 budget is catered towards COVID-19, spending big in order to restart the economy,
All eyes on Muhyiddin as maiden Budget falls under microscope
Prof Wong Chin Huat believes the Opposition’s scrutiny of the Budget wil look to force concessions by exploiting the coalition’s uncertain majority.
CSA preferable to PM change, says academic
Prof Wong Chin Huat suggests that a confidence and supply agreement should not be disregarded as an effective tool to stabilise politics in the country.
Coronavirus strikes Malaysian parliament, but glimmer of hope for budget
Prof Wong Chin Huat said former PM Najib could officially command the action of UMNO lawmakers, giving him a lot of bargaining power.
Interest rate cut: Maybe next year
Prof. Yeah said the unchanged interest rate signalled that the financial condition in Malaysia remains stable and accommodative.
Price tag: Strict conditions if gov't allows EPF withdrawals
Prof. Yeah said the government should fix a cap of RM1,000 a month depending on the amount in Account 1 of contributors.
