No Way Out
Prof Wong Chin Huat said an election should not be postponed when the date has been fixed, such as the case of the US elections.
People torn over Account 1 suggestion
Prof. Yeah said allowing EPF contributors to withdraw money from their Account 1 should be done only as a last resort because the provident savings were critical for contributors.
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.
Adequate fiscal space to accommodate Malaysia’s largest ever budget, say economists
Prof Yeah Kim Leng is of the view that a temporary spike in domestically funded government borrowings is not a concern.
Will Budget 2021 be passed?: The Star columnist
Prof. James Chin said that while some MPs dare to not support Budget 2021, it is likely to pass and even if it doesn't, the PM doesn't have to step down.
More businesses risk liquidation
Prof. Yeah said demand has slumped sharply as consumers are holding back purchases, which have slowed domestic economic activities.
The State of the Nation: Restricted mobility raises risk of double-dip recession
Prof. Yeah says the third wave of Covid-19 infections in Malaysia has increased the risk of a double-dip recession, even though the lockdowns are mitigated by “localised” movement restrictions imposed.
Budget meant to prop up the economy, says economist
Prof Yeah Kim Leng comments on various areas of the 2021 Perikatan government's budget thrusts.
ERC man moots 3 ways to have polls, avoid emergency
Prof Wong Chin Huat suggested three ways in which general elections can be held without the executive resorting to an emergency proclamation.
IMF too optimistic about 2021 rebound, say two economists
Prof. Yeah said even a growth rate of 5-6% next year was only possible if Covid-19 is contained and borders reopened.
Economists see big budget funded by debt
In anticipation of Malaysia's 2021 budget, Prof Yeah Kim Leng remarks on constraints to government expenditure under low oil prices.
Ease rules, be more business-friendly to attract FDIs, say economists
Prof Yeah Kim Leng spotlights the Malaysian Investment Development Authority's (MIDA) initiatives to drive domestic and foreign investment.
