Najib Razak, Malaysia’s Former Prime Minister, Found Guilty in Graft Trial
Prof. James Chin predicts the Najib Razak graft trial outcome will likely be overturned in the appeals court.
Another MCO will ruin economy, Putrajaya warned
Prof Yeah provides inputs on the risks posed to economic and social factors should the Malaysian government reinstate a Movement Control Order (MCO).
Vietnam contributes greatly to ASEAN economic growth: Malaysian expert
Prof Yeah comments on Vietnam's coordination efforts in playing a role to promote economic growth and stability in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) which convenes its 36th Summit in 2020.
Malaysia’s inflation rate expected to remain negative in June
Prof Yeah provides analysis of the Consumer Price Index (CPI) in light of the implementation of the Recovery Movement Control Order.
Operating atmosphere, sector outlook causing external auditors’ concern
Prof Yeah provides analysis on external auditors raising concerns on listed companies. He points to the burgeoning suite of issues facing companies amidst the COVID-19 pandemic as a justification.
Surge of virus cases poses more risk to economy than seasonal flooding
Prof Yeah evaluates the impact of domestic seasonal flooding, natural disasters in China, and the possible surge of COVID-19 cases on the Malaysian economy.
Analysts split over call for MPs to contest under parties
Prof James Chin opines with regards to a call for the amendment of laws to allow MPs to contest under political parties instead of individual names in order to put a stop to the practice of party-hopping.
Singapore’s election: Why aren’t the winners smiling?
Prof Wong Chin Huat provides commentary on the 2020 Singaporean election results with regards to the People's Action Party (PAP) and Workers' Party rivalry.
Opposition, govt can now negotiate for reforms, support, says analyst
Prof Wong Chin Huat believes the Malaysian government can consider a confidence-and-supply agreement as a mechanism to restore political stability.
Coronavirus recession rears its head
Prof Yeah provides commentary on a post-moratorium economic relief scenario within Malaysia's economy.
Unhealthy to raise debt ceiling above 55% of GDP, economist warns
Prof Yeah responds to former prime minister Najib Razak’s proposal to raise the statutory national debt limit to above 55% of Gross Domestic Product (GDP).
Zuraida’s position precarious, says analyst
Prof James Chin comments on an announcement that a paper for the implementation of local elections will be ready in 2021 for presentation to parliament.
