Wuhan virus unnerves investors
Prof. Yeah Kim Leng weighs in on the effectiveness of the Malaysian "Pakej Rangsangan Ekonomi Prihatin Rakyat", or COVID-19 economic stimulus package.
Mahathir Mohamad, Malaysia’s Prime Minister, Resigns
Prof. James Chin remarks, “The wonderful thing for Mahathir is that it is impossible for him to lose because heads he wins, tails he wins.”
Should Dr M be made a mentor minister?
Prof Yeah Kim Leng said the uncertainty over the government transition was unsettling the business community, giving Malaysia poor risk assessments.
Improved graft perception score welcome, but more must be done - observers
Prof. James Chin noted that the score reflected public support for crackdowns on cases involving those from the previous political regime.
Anwar in dilemma over calls to sack Zuraida, says analyst
Prof. James Chin weighs in on the feud between PKR president Anwar Ibrahim and vice-president Zuraida Kamaruddin.
Concession restructuring a win for millions
Prof Yeah Kim Leng said consumers stood to gain with the 18 per cent reduction in toll, especially when the rates would remain the same for 30 years.
Lower toll charges will ease cost-of-living pressure
Prof. Yeah Kim Leng thinks that the government's decision on not selling PLUS berhad is is part of a plan to not burden the public with cost-of-living pressure
20-year concession extension for PLUS Malaysia a positive trade-off; 18% discount still viable – report
Prof. Yeah Kim Leng thinks that the government's decision on not selling PLUS berhad is is part of a plan to not burden the public with cost-of-living pressure.
Give fuel subsidies only to B20 group, says economist
Prof. Yeah Kim Leng weighs in on the effectiveness of the subsidy programme.
Audio clips won’t hinder ties with UAE, say analysts
Prof. Yeah Kim Leng does not foresee any diplomatic ties with Abu Dhabi being threatened due to the audio clip
Economists hail move to wind down Mara Corp
Prof. Yeah Kim Leng weighs in on Mara needing to focus on education and training instead of getting involved in commercial ventures
Persian Gulf tensions hit equities and ringgit
Prof. Yeah Kim Leng says that the decline in equity and Ringgit are moderated by higher oil prices and domestic economic resilience.
