Economists: BNM’s decision to maintain OPR indicates economic recovery confidence
Prof Dr Yeah Kim Leng said that a low and unchanged interest rate is seen as providing a stable financial environment for economic activities.Maintaining OPR indicates economic recovery confidence
Prof Dr Yeah Kim Leng said that Bank Negara deemed a further cut to the historical low interest rates as unnecessary.Political instability hurts Malaysia as investment hub, say experts
Prof. Yeah says while MIDA's innovative approach to attract investment hits the right notes, investors are very particular about political stability.The State of the Nation: Higher commodity prices and the return of inflation
Prof Dr Yeah Kim Leng said food prices will be the two largest contributors to the 2.5% increase in the CPI, which is the official forecast.Dividend payout a welcomed bonus for Malaysians
Prof Dr Yeah Kim Leng said given the downturn of the economy in 2019, the financial performance of companies or funds typically would be affected.Economists upbeat on Malaysia’s trade growth momentum
Prof Yeah Kim Leng said Malaysia's RM162.6 billion total trade in January is attributed to global economy recovery prospects and vaccination programmes across the globe.‘Positive forecast for EPF dividend encouraging’
Prof Yeah Kim Leng said the EPF’s investment performance remained intact despite the pandemic due to faster-than-expected recovery in markets everywhere.Malaysia to renew push for high-income goal by 2030 despite COVID
Prof Dr Yeah Kim Leng said high-income status is not the top development priority as closing the gap between the rich and poor is more important.FGV’s business transformation process expected to remain on track
Prof Dr Yeah Kim Leng said the FELDA and FGV should focus on their core competencies, nurturing startups in the sectors instead of direct involvement.Demand upswing seen
Prof Dr Yeah Kim Leng said Malaysia is set to benefit from better external demand, especially from advanced nations such as the US and China.Talk to foreign investors about concerns, Mida told
Prof Dr Yeah Kim Leng said we will see an increase in exits and entries by multinational corporations.