Inject fast track measures to boost consumer spending, says economist
Prof Yeah Kim Leng recommended a general stimulus package to boost spending although he wasn't keen on the proposed reduction of the Sales and Services Tax (SST).
Stimulus expected to provide relief for tourism-related industries
Professor Dr Yeah Kim Leng said relief packages for COVID-19 for tourism-related industries and affected industries will contain many similarities to the package for SARS years ago.
Roundup: Malaysian experts upbeat about China's economic recovery from virus outbreak
Professor Dr Yeah Kim Leng praises the efforts made by the Chinese government to contain the virus and to mitigate its impact on the economy.
Malaysia’s economy to expand between 4.4% and 4.5% in 2019
Prof. Yeah Kim Leng says that said the country’s economy is expected to post growth between 4% and 4.3% in the final three months of 2019.
Fear of DAP fuels Pakatan Nasional, fear of Dr M fuels critics
Prof. James Chin says “Pakatan Nasional is feasible because of two aims: to get rid of DAP in the government, and to stop Anwar from getting the prime minister’s post”.
Business offset okay but should be made public, says economist
Prof. Yeah Kim Leng says an offset in business transactions is meant to create a win-win situation for both parties but the details should be made public
Investors flee scandal-hit AirAsia counters
Prof. Yeah Kim Leng cited to expect AirAsia to survive these latest challenges as they remain a competitive and successful low cost carrier.
Wider trade surplus a sign of weakening economy?
Prof. Yeah Kim Leng explained that Malaysia’s exports have high import contents, given that Malaysia is a key participant of the global value chain.
Coronavirus outbreak–too early to mull fiscal stimulus for Malaysian economy, says economist
Prof. Yeah Kim Leng mentions that it is too early to contemplate a fiscal stimulus to counter the pandemic.
Diversified export market serves as Malaysia's antidote against coronavirus impact
Prof. Yeah Kim Leng said all trading countries including Malaysia, would surely feel the pinch but the impact would vary, given China’s big exposure to the global trade.
Economic stimulus package a good idea amid virus outbreak, say economists
Prof. Yeah Kim Leng says there is a cogent case for a stimulus package if the coronavirus’ containment efforts by China and other countries ends up unsuccessful by the first half of the year.
Wuhan virus: Uproar in Malaysia over outbreak takes on racial, xenophobic tones
Prof. James Chin comments on Malaysian reactions to the COVID-19 outbreak.
