Economic Studies Press

Stimulus expected to provide relief for tourism-related industries

Professor Dr Yeah Kim Leng said relief packages for COVID-19 for tourism-related industries and affected industries will contain many similarities to the package for SARS years ago.

Malaysia’s economy to expand between 4.4% and 4.5% in 2019

Prof. Yeah Kim Leng says that said the country’s economy is expected to post growth between 4% and 4.3% in the final three months of 2019.

Roundup: Malaysian experts upbeat about China's economic recovery from virus outbreak

Professor Dr Yeah Kim Leng praises the efforts made by the Chinese government to contain the virus and to mitigate its impact on the economy.

Business offset okay but should be made public, says economist

Prof. Yeah Kim Leng says an offset in business transactions is meant to create a win-win situation for both parties but the details should be made public

Investors flee scandal-hit AirAsia counters

Prof. Yeah Kim Leng cited to expect AirAsia to survive these latest challenges as they remain a competitive and successful low cost carrier.

Wider trade surplus a sign of weakening economy?

Prof. Yeah Kim Leng explained that Malaysia’s exports have high import contents, given that Malaysia is a key participant of the global value chain.

Coronavirus outbreak–too early to mull fiscal stimulus for Malaysian economy, says economist

Prof. Yeah Kim Leng mentions that it is too early to contemplate a fiscal stimulus to counter the pandemic.

Diversified export market serves as Malaysia's antidote against coronavirus impact

Prof. Yeah Kim Leng said all trading countries including Malaysia, would surely feel the pinch but the impact would vary, given China’s big exposure to the global trade.

Economic stimulus package a good idea amid virus outbreak, say economists

Prof. Yeah Kim Leng says there is a cogent case for a stimulus package if the coronavirus’ containment efforts by China and other countries ends up unsuccessful by the first half of the year.

Wuhan virus unnerves investors

Prof. Yeah Kim Leng weighs in on the effectiveness of the Malaysian "Pakej Rangsangan Ekonomi Prihatin Rakyat", or COVID-19 economic stimulus package.

Concession restructuring a win for millions

Prof Yeah Kim Leng said consumers stood to gain with the 18 per cent reduction in toll, especially when the rates would remain the same for 30 years.

Give fuel subsidies only to B20 group, says economist

Prof. Yeah Kim Leng weighs in on the effectiveness of the subsidy programme.