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Don’t dip into reserves, Putrajaya told

Prof. Yeah Kim Leng warns against dipping into the central bank reserves.

Malaysia: Pre-COVID-19 Unemployment rate steady in February, but 2020 unemployment rate forecasted to rise

Prof Yeah predicted that there will be a certain unemployment rate due to the Movement Control Order.

Proper gear and attire vital for frontliners

Prof. James Chin weighs in on the current Malaysian political transition.

Gradually ease business restrictions during MCO

Prof Yeah weighs in on Malaysia's economic status, mainly on local businesses, as the country enters the third phase of the Movement Control Order.

Job market on a knife-edge

PETALING JAYA: The country's unemployment rate could hit the highest level in three decades as more Malaysians are likely to lose their jobs, largely due to the novel coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic.

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The survival of SMEs vital to Malaysia’s economy

Prof Yeah weighs in on Malaysia's economy due to the Covid-19 pandemic and what needs to be done to survive.

Gradually ease business restrictions during MCO, urges economist

Prof Yeah weighs in on the impact of gradually easing local businesses restrictions in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Proposals put forth on ways to restart businesses

Prof Yeah weighs in on businesses restarting during the MCO extension and how it will help boost the economy

Seize chance to woo Japanese companies leaving China, govt told

Prof Yeah mentioned that Japanese companies that are leaving China should be taken as a silver lining by our government.

Economist hails move to make commerce easy

Prof Yeah weighs in on the government initiative to reform business operations in Malaysia, making it easier for operations and filing taxes.

Did MTUC forget workers’ long-term welfare?

Prof Yeah weighs on Malaysian Trades Union Congress (MTUC) decision on making retrenchment illegal for a certain period.

Country’s economic landscape expected to take new form post-pandemic

Prof Yeah weighs in on the country's landscape in terms of daily life and business operations post-pandemic.