Opposition MPs may abstain from the budget vote, say analysts
Prof. James Chin was cited saying the number of MPs abstaining from the budget vote may be higher this year.
Malaysian PM Muhyiddin welcomes feedback for budget amid criticism for reviving propaganda machinery
Prof Wong Chin Huat said with PM Muhyiddin putting politics before the pandemic, it may just make him an easier target at the next general election.
Big spending budget expected to drive 6.5% growth
Prof. James Chin commented that the Malaysian 2021 budget is catered towards COVID-19, spending big in order to restart the economy,
All eyes on Muhyiddin as maiden Budget falls under microscope
Prof Wong Chin Huat believes the Opposition’s scrutiny of the Budget wil look to force concessions by exploiting the coalition’s uncertain majority.
Coronavirus strikes Malaysian parliament, but glimmer of hope for budget
Prof Wong Chin Huat said former PM Najib could officially command the action of UMNO lawmakers, giving him a lot of bargaining power.
CSA preferable to PM change, says academic
Prof Wong Chin Huat suggests that a confidence and supply agreement should not be disregarded as an effective tool to stabilise politics in the country.
Interest rate cut: Maybe next year
Prof. Yeah said the unchanged interest rate signalled that the financial condition in Malaysia remains stable and accommodative.
No Way Out
Prof Wong Chin Huat said an election should not be postponed when the date has been fixed, such as the case of the US elections.
Adequate fiscal space to accommodate Malaysia’s largest ever budget, say economists
Prof Yeah Kim Leng is of the view that a temporary spike in domestically funded government borrowings is not a concern.
Jobs come first
Prof Yeah Kim Leng provides input on Malaysia's pathways for job creation amidst the COVID-19 economic recovery.
People torn over Account 1 suggestion
Prof. Yeah said allowing EPF contributors to withdraw money from their Account 1 should be done only as a last resort because the provident savings were critical for contributors.
Price tag: Strict conditions if gov't allows EPF withdrawals
Prof. Yeah said the government should fix a cap of RM1,000 a month depending on the amount in Account 1 of contributors.
