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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.

It’s a wait-and-see game for now

Governance Studies Press
Prof Dr James Chin noted that the last time there was a Sabah and Sarawak Affairs Minister was in the 1960s and 1970s.

Budget 2020 needs to be revised amid falling oil prices, say analysts

Economic Studies Press
Prof. Yeah Kim Leng believes a budget recalibration is likely needed should the oil price war keep theprice below US$40 a barrel for six or more months.

Economist weighs in on economic impact of lockdown

Economic Studies Press
Economist Dr Yeah Kim Leng said it was inevitable for large social, political, religious and commercial gatherings and celebrations to be banned in an effort to combat the spread of the infection.

Muhyiddin picks CIMB CEO as finance minister in new Cabinet line-up

Governance Studies Press
Prof Dr James Chin said the line-up shows the compromise Mr Muhyiddin has had to strike between appointing technocrats like Mr Zafrul and returning many ministers from United Malays National Organisation (Umno) previous stint in power

Malaysia Picks Bank CEO as Finance Minister in New Cabinet

Governance Studies Press
Prof Dr James Chin said the line-up shows the compromise Muhyiddin has had to strike between appointing technocrats like Zafrul and returning many ministers from United Malays National Organisation’s previous stint in power

Ringgit to endure volatility amid lower oil prices, increased virus fears

Economic Studies Press
Prof. Yeah Kim Leng said the bearish development in the energy market adds to the political and policy factors weighing negatively on the ringgit.

New Malaysian leader unveils revamped Cabinet with no deputy

Governance Studies Press
Prof Dr James Chin says “This Cabinet follows the Indonesian system of having coordinating ministers. It will please the Malay ground,”

Low interest rate not the only consideration

Economic Studies Press
Prof. Yeah Kim Leng expects consumption to “moderate strongly” this year amid the viral outbreak and dampen Malaysia’s economic growth.

The Big Read: Anwar Ibrahim — what now for the perennial groomsman of Malaysia politics?

Governance Studies Press
Prof Dr James Chin said Mr Anwar would have another shot at the prime ministership in 2023, when he would be 76

Let banks decide on merging, govt shouldn’t get involved, say economists

Economic Studies Press
Prof. Yeah Kim Leng said bank mergers had been talked about for years following the successful industry consolidation after the Asian financial crisis in the late 1990s.

‘Risky’ Cabinet appointments could be costly for Muhyiddin’s fragile coalition, say analysts

Governance Studies Press
Dr James Chin, comments on how ex-Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir was outmaneuvered by Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin in March 2020 to CGTN Digital.

Cover Story: An opportune time to help the M40

Economic Studies Press
Prof. Yeah Kim Leng states that the stimulus could help the M40 in the form of tax relief on local tour and hospitality spending for households that pay income taxes.