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Malaysia’s economic recovery still weak

Economic Studies Press
Prof Yeah Kim Leng weighs in on Malaysia's economic recovery during the country's Recovery Movement Control Order (RMCO), highlighting factors of personal consumption and commodity exports.

How AirAsia could make a go of its ‘super app’

Economic Studies Press
Prof. Yeah weighs in on how AirAsia's super app could take off despite the competitive environment of the app market.

Ringgit to hold steady on unchanged US rate

Economic Studies Press
Prof Yeah Kim Leng explains the US Fed undertaking multiple measures to steady the US currency as reasons for the ringgit holding amidst unchanged US interest rates.

Cover Story: A different kind of rally

Economic Studies Press
Prof Yeah Kim Leng discusses several areas important to Malaysia's economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.

US-China trade war a boon

Governance Studies Press
Dr Yeah Kim Leng said that the decoupling of the US economy from the Chinese economy would have an impact on the global supply chain in the short term.

New ‘Online Market’ not to compete with big players, says minister

Economic Studies Press
Prof. Yeah said for the platform to succeed, it will require sustained entrepreneurial focus, commitment and funding against well-established platforms.

Ministry mulls shopping charge

Economic Studies Press
Prof. Yeah said that transparency and accountability were crucial for additional charges as there already exist allocation for fiberisation.

Snap polls the best way to resolve Sabah impasse, say analysts

Governance Studies Press
Prof James Chin comments on the Sabah governor's decision to call for snap elections.

Recall elections balance power between voters and leaders, says polls expert

Governance Studies Press
In light of a spate of party hopping within the Malaysian political scene, Prof Wong Chin Huat discusses election recall policy as a way to empower voters.

Keep booming firms in Malaysia by meeting their needs, Putrajaya told

Economic Studies Press
Prof Yeah said the high-technology, digital and healthcare sectors would be key sectors to promote in the post-Covid-19 landscape

Moratorium extension a win-win for banks, borrowers

Economic Studies Press
Prof Yeah is of the view that moratorium extension will result in banks' Net Income Margin likely to be compressed but will not affect bank's future prospects so long they can sustain operations

Najib's guilty verdict seen to strengthen Muhyiddin's hand

Governance Studies Press
Prof Wong Chin Huat discusses possible responses by the Muhyiddin government to consolidate power in light of the first Datuk Seri Najib Razak 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB) trial verdict.