Experts advise review and revision of NEP to suit current times
Prof Dr Yeah advocates a shift from a bumiputra-focused NEP to a ‘pro-poor’ policy, in line with UN SDGs and the Malaysian Family agenda.All set for interstate travel
Prof Yeah said easing travel restrictions would enable greater economic and social activities to take place that in turn would boost consumption spending.‘Explore NEP factor in poverty eradication plans’
Prof Dr Yeah Kim Leng said under the 12th Malaysia Plan, more opportunities must be created to help the poor get out of the poverty trapRakyat pleased with targeted MCO approach
Prof Dr Yeah Kim Leng said money from the EPF should only be used to deal with problems contributors are facing and not for other purposes.Ringgit-denominated IRS by non-resident banks a positive signal by BNM to global investors
Prof Dr Yeah Kim Leng welcomes the initiative to enable foreign banks to participate in the onshore interest rate swap (IRS) marketWhy millennials still can’t save
Prof Dr Yeah Kim Leng said millennials should strive to have adequate savings first to meet unforeseen emergencies and then expand over time to meet their other needs.Fewer Malaysians on rich list
Prof Dr Yeah Kim Leng said said the decline in the number of rich people is inevitable given the overall 5.6% drop in the nation’s real incomeLeading Index growth instils confidence in economy
Prof Dr Yeah Kim Leng said leading indicator (Leading Index) which points to sustained recovery momentum, is encouragingGovt assistance goes a long way in uplifting those in need
Prof Dr Yeah Kim Leng said the revision in the national poverty line income (PLI) is helpful in terms of allowing more households to fall under the new threshold and be included in government aid and targeted programmesGrowth expectations for 2021-22 may be over-optimistic, says economist
Prof Dr Yeah Kim Leng believes restoring potential growth may take longer than expected due to the lasting damage and loss of economic capital and productivity as a result of the pandemic and lockdownsi-Sinar money should be used to deal with income shortfall due to the pandemic
Prof Dr Yeah Kim Leng said money from the EPF should only be used to deal with problems contributors are facing and not for other purposes.