Press

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JCI Fellows are often interviewed or quoted in the media due to their expertise.

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JCI Events also make the news for their impact and the political statements it makes.

Malaysia: Pre-COVID-19 Unemployment rate steady in February, but 2020 unemployment rate forecasted to rise

Economic Studies Press
Prof Yeah predicted that there will be a certain unemployment rate due to the Movement Control Order.

Gradually ease business restrictions during MCO

Economic Studies Press
Prof Yeah weighs in on Malaysia's economic status, mainly on local businesses, as the country enters the third phase of the Movement Control Order.

Proper gear and attire vital for frontliners

Economic Studies Press
Prof. James Chin weighs in on the current Malaysian political transition.

Baby boom in the time of Covid-19: Myth or fact?

Education & Social Studies Press
Prof Yeah said that a baby boom would be an advantage to the businesses who are in the related industry.

Job market on a knife-edge

Economic Studies Press

PETALING JAYA: The country's unemployment rate could hit the highest level in three decades as more Malaysians are likely to lose their jobs, largely due to the novel coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic.

Expert Cited

Proposals put forth on ways to restart businesses

Economic Studies Press
Prof Yeah weighs in on businesses restarting during the MCO extension and how it will help boost the economy

Gradually ease business restrictions during MCO, urges economist

Economic Studies Press
Prof Yeah weighs in on the impact of gradually easing local businesses restrictions in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The survival of SMEs vital to Malaysia’s economy

Economic Studies Press
Prof Yeah weighs in on Malaysia's economy due to the Covid-19 pandemic and what needs to be done to survive.

Seize chance to woo Japanese companies leaving China, govt told

Economic Studies Press
Prof Yeah mentioned that Japanese companies that are leaving China should be taken as a silver lining by our government.

Economist hails move to make commerce easy

Economic Studies Press
Prof Yeah weighs in on the government initiative to reform business operations in Malaysia, making it easier for operations and filing taxes.

Did MTUC forget workers’ long-term welfare?

Economic Studies Press
Prof Yeah weighs on Malaysian Trades Union Congress (MTUC) decision on making retrenchment illegal for a certain period.

Country’s economic landscape expected to take new form post-pandemic

Economic Studies Press
Prof Yeah weighs in on the country's landscape in terms of daily life and business operations post-pandemic.