Ringgit to hold steady on unchanged US rate
Prof Yeah Kim Leng explains the US Fed undertaking multiple measures to steady the US currency as reasons for the ringgit holding amidst unchanged US interest rates.Cover Story: A different kind of rally
Prof Yeah Kim Leng discusses several areas important to Malaysia's economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.Ministry mulls shopping charge
Prof. Yeah said that transparency and accountability were crucial for additional charges as there already exist allocation for fiberisation.New ‘Online Market’ not to compete with big players, says minister
Prof. Yeah said for the platform to succeed, it will require sustained entrepreneurial focus, commitment and funding against well-established platforms.Keep booming firms in Malaysia by meeting their needs, Putrajaya told
Prof Yeah said the high-technology, digital and healthcare sectors would be key sectors to promote in the post-Covid-19 landscapeMoratorium extension a win-win for banks, borrowers
Prof Yeah is of the view that moratorium extension will result in banks' Net Income Margin likely to be compressed but will not affect bank's future prospects so long they can sustain operationsVietnam contributes greatly to ASEAN economic growth: Malaysian expert
Prof Yeah comments on Vietnam's coordination efforts in playing a role to promote economic growth and stability in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) which convenes its 36th Summit in 2020.Another MCO will ruin economy, Putrajaya warned
Prof Yeah provides inputs on the risks posed to economic and social factors should the Malaysian government reinstate a Movement Control Order (MCO).Surge of virus cases poses more risk to economy than seasonal flooding
Prof Yeah evaluates the impact of domestic seasonal flooding, natural disasters in China, and the possible surge of COVID-19 cases on the Malaysian economy.Operating atmosphere, sector outlook causing external auditors’ concern
Prof Yeah provides analysis on external auditors raising concerns on listed companies. He points to the burgeoning suite of issues facing companies amidst the COVID-19 pandemic as a justification.Malaysia’s inflation rate expected to remain negative in June
Prof Yeah provides analysis of the Consumer Price Index (CPI) in light of the implementation of the Recovery Movement Control Order.