Economists upbeat on Malaysia’s trade growth momentum
Prof Yeah Kim Leng said Malaysia's RM162.6 billion total trade in January is attributed to global economy recovery prospects and vaccination programmes across the globe.
‘Positive forecast for EPF dividend encouraging’
Prof Yeah Kim Leng said the EPF’s investment performance remained intact despite the pandemic due to faster-than-expected recovery in markets everywhere.
Malaysia to renew push for high-income goal by 2030 despite COVID
Prof Dr Yeah Kim Leng said high-income status is not the top development priority as closing the gap between the rich and poor is more important.
FGV’s business transformation process expected to remain on track
Prof Dr Yeah Kim Leng said the FELDA and FGV should focus on their core competencies, nurturing startups in the sectors instead of direct involvement.
Demand upswing seen
Prof Dr Yeah Kim Leng said Malaysia is set to benefit from better external demand, especially from advanced nations such as the US and China.
Talk to foreign investors about concerns, Mida told
Prof Dr Yeah Kim Leng said we will see an increase in exits and entries by multinational corporations.
Oil spike bodes well for Malaysian economy
Prof Dr Yeah Kim Leng said the higher petroleum revenue will allay concerns over possible revenue shortfall and wider fiscal deficit.
Unemployment remains an issue amid economic contraction
Prof Dr Yeah Kim Leng said the quicker the third Covid-19 wave is brought under control, the faster it will be for the recovery in domestic spending and export demand.
Malaysian GDP suffers sharpest contraction since 1998
Prof Dr Yeah Kim Leng said leading indicator (Leading Index) which points to sustained recovery momentum, is encouraging
Economists largely expect GDP to still contract in 3Q, but in low single digit
Prof Yeah expects GDP to contract in 3Q, by a low single digit.
Asia forms world’s biggest trade bloc
Prof Yeah said agreement is an affirmation of the importance of lowering trade barriers. This means prospering each other through a mutually beneficial exchange of goods and services
Budget 2021 initiatives will save jobs, keep companies afloat, say economists
Prof Yeah provides commentary on a post-moratorium economic relief scenario within Malaysia's economy.
