The State of the Nation: Restricted mobility raises risk of double-dip recession
Prof. Yeah says the third wave of Covid-19 infections in Malaysia has increased the risk of a double-dip recession, even though the lockdowns are mitigated by 鈥渓ocalised鈥 movement restrictions imposed.IMF too optimistic about 2021 rebound, say two economists
Prof. Yeah said even a growth rate of 5-6% next year was only possible if Covid-19 is contained and borders reopened.Budget 2021: Lack of incentives to attract foreign investors
Prof Yeah Kim Leng identifies shortcomings, risks and positive impacts of Malaysia's 2021 budget.Ease rules, be more business-friendly to attract FDIs, say economists
Prof Yeah Kim Leng spotlights the Malaysian Investment Development Authority's (MIDA) initiatives to drive domestic and foreign investment.Economists see big budget funded by debt
In anticipation of Malaysia's 2021 budget, Prof Yeah Kim Leng remarks on constraints to government expenditure under low oil prices.Budget 2021: Covid-19 measures rightly take priority, but it鈥檚 time to future-proof economy, say experts
Prof Yeah Kim Leng identifies areas pertinent to COVID-19 recovery in planning Malaysia's 2021 budget.Malaysian PM鈥檚 slender parliamentary majority faces crucial budget vote
As Malaysia's 2021 budget presentations occur in Parliament, Prof Yeah Kim Leng comments on the economic impacts of a no-confidence budget vote.Malaysia's budget today could be largest in its history
Prof. Woo Wing Thye comments on the upcoming 2021 Malaysian budget and hopes to see a direct infusion of purchasing power through government spending.Economists laud Kita Prihatin package
Prof Yeah Kim Leng comments on the government relief provided in the Kita Prihatin package.Malaysia鈥檚 economic recovery still weak
Prof Yeah Kim Leng weighs in on Malaysia's economic recovery during the country's Recovery Movement Control Order (RMCO), highlighting factors of personal consumption and commodity exports.鈥楻ecovery plans won鈥檛 cease if Anwar succeeds鈥
Prof Yeah Kim Leng provides input on both the unfettered nature of investor sentiment and the continuity of government aid in Malaysia should there be a change in government due to political maturity.