Unemployment remains an issue amid economic contraction
Prof Dr Yeah Kim Leng said the quicker the third Covid-19 wave is brought under control, the faster it will be for the recovery in domestic spending and export demand.Malaysian GDP suffers sharpest contraction since 1998
Prof Dr Yeah Kim Leng said leading indicator (Leading Index) which points to sustained recovery momentum, is encouragingBudget 2021 initiatives will save jobs, keep companies afloat, say economists
Prof Yeah provides commentary on a post-moratorium economic relief scenario within Malaysia's economy.Budget 2021: Economists oppose EPF Account 1 withdrawals
Prof Yeah states that the EPF withdrawals is not a good idea for low and middle-income groupsBudget 2021 vital to boost investment sentiment
Prof Yeah said government support in the form of wage subsidies extension, access to funds and guarantees, and various reliefs to low business costs would be welcomed, especially by large and mid-sized firms that are considering downsizing, relocating or exiting.GLC-driven initiatives will boost recovery, say experts
Prof Yeah provides commentary on the role of GLC in supporting Malaysia's economy during the COVID-19 pandemicEconomists largely expect GDP to still contract in 3Q, but in low single digit
Prof Yeah expects GDP to contract in 3Q, by a low single digit.Asia forms world’s biggest trade bloc
Prof Yeah said agreement is an affirmation of the importance of lowering trade barriers. This means prospering each other through a mutually beneficial exchange of goods and servicesBudget is people-friendly'
Prof Yeah said it was too early to withdraw expansionary fiscal support as the country was facing the third wave of the pandemic.Windfall tax will kill dynamism of private sector, say economists
Prof Yeah said windfall tax would limit any expansion plan the private sector may have with the profits they make.Economists laud Environmental, Social and Governance measures in Budget 2021
Prof Yeah pointed out that the tax incentives will make it more attractive for issuers compared conventional financing.