Press

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JCI Fellows are often interviewed or quoted in the media due to their expertise.

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Consider targeted moratorium extension to B40 and SMEs, banks told

Economic Studies Press
Prof Yeah proposes post-loan moratorium strategies involving a targeted moratorium and banking sector interventions to preserve Malaysia's economy.

Stronger trade for Malaysia in months ahead: Economists

Economic Studies Press
Prof Yeah comments on Malaysia's economic trajectory under COVID-19 circumstances, comparing it with the 2008 global financial crisis recovery pathway.

East Malaysian public will back Shafie as PM — Political analyst

Governance Studies Press
Prof James Chin provides considerations in light of Sabah Chief Minister Datuk Seri Mohd Shafie Apdal's nomination as Pakatan Harapan's prime minister candidate.

May's deflation not a reason for another OPR cut — economists

Economic Studies Press
Prof Yeah elucidates mechanisms underlying deflationary pressures as they relate to the Malaysian Consumer Price Index (CPI), which has recorded a third straight monthly deflation.

Despite impact from pandemic, tourism sector will remain key contributor to economy: Expert

Economic Studies Press
Prof Yeah states that government needs to support industry players by encouraging domestic tourism amidst international travel ban

Academic tells PH to back Anwar and not Dr M

Governance Studies Press
Prof James Chin weighs in several scenarios following Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad's rejection of further cooperation with Dato' Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

The State of the Nation: Malaysia will need to raise its FDI game

Economic Studies Press
Prof Yeah states that Malaysia needs to up its game in luring FDI amidst US-China trade war, technological shifts and COVID-19 pandemic

A new coalition to replace PH? Experts at odds

Governance Studies Press
Prof. James Chin weighs in on decision-making factors in multiracial political environments under the pressure to select the eighth Malaysian prime minister.

Second Covid wave must not happen or economy will be critically hurt if another MCO imposed: Experts

Economic Studies Press
Prof Yeah is of the view that consequences of second MCO would be less severe, but the impact on the economy will be still damaging

Multiple stimulus packages reduce widespread economic hardship — economists

Economic Studies Press
Prof Yeah states that increasing fiscal deficit this year will not spark concerns and unavoidable due to shocks of supply and demand under lockdown period

RM150b dent in economy

Economic Studies Press
Prof Yeah speaks on the quantitative effect of economic loss of RM 150 billion due to a pandemic

Malaysian unemployment rate will not see double-digit spike

Economic Studies Press
Prof Yeah opines the unemployment rate will not reach double digit due to the reactivation of business and interstate travel under the RMCO phase