Economic Studies Press

Economist Makes Dire Forecast for Several Sectors

However, macro analyst Hoo Ke Ping said he believed the property sector would not crash although..

Will public transport agenda hit tax revenue?

Public transportation has long been at the crux of the government’s agenda to improve its people’s livelihoods...

Single Adults Can’t Survive on RM1,200 a Month, Says Don

A living wage is defined as the minimum income necessary for a worker to meet his basic needs including..

Increase Development Expenditure for Budget 2020, Say Analysts

Institute for Democracy and Economic Affairs research manager Lau Zheng Zhou, meanwhile, said there must be a more..

Step up Spending to Boost economy, Putrajaya Urged

Lee Heng Guie of the Socio-Economic Research Centre also said the decline in the import of capital and intermediate goods may..

NST Leader: Many happy returns?

Prof. Yeah Kim Leng weighs in on the undergoing change in pension reform.

Malaysian Cabinet holds special meeting to map out country's economic development

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

NST Leader: A new great Game?

Prof. Yeah Kim Leng weighs in on the US-China trade war.

India-China spat delays RCEP deal covering a third of global trade

Prof. Yeah Kim Leng weighs in on the India-China spat with regards to the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP).

‘Say no to lower EPF contribution’

Prof. Yeah Kim Leng said that while employees should be mindful of their retirement savings, the extra cash could be used for training and reskilling.

NST Leader: High on FDI

Prof. Yeah Kim Leng weighs in on the trade war between the United States and China.

Non-Muslim goods boycott a ‘ticking time bomb’ in Mahathir’s Malaysia

Prof. Yeah Kim Leng says that the boycott will potentially affect the non-muslim businesses who also serve in the halal sector.