Coronavirus recession rears its head
Prof Yeah provides commentary on a post-moratorium economic relief scenario within Malaysia's economy.2021 growth forecast too optimistic, says economist
Prof Yeah lays out domestic and international considerations in achieving the 6.9% to 7.5% 2021 Malaysian economy growth forecast projected by Finance Minister Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz.New poverty line calls for higher minimum wage, says economist
Prof Yeah calls for policy reforms to ensure wages in Malaysia are sufficient for a minimum acceptable standard of living.Stakeholders laud framework to facilitate provision of basic standard of living to marginalised communities
Prof Yeah identifies key empowerment strategies to ensure an impactful National Social Protection Policy.May unemployment rate of 5.3% cushioned by economic stimulus packages — economists
Prof Yeah is of the view the labour market impact has been lessened due to multiple stimulus economic packages but unemployment could go up due to increase job losses12MP needs to address widening wealth gap
Prof Yeah explains the 12th Malaysia Plan's (12MP) role in addressing income disparities exacerbated by the Movement Control Order (MCO) due to the COVID-19 pandemic.Lower OPR good for economy
Prof Yeah weighs the benefits and impacts following Bank Negara Malaysia's (BNM) overnight policy rate (OPR) reduction to 1.75%Inaccurate data pointed govt in wrong direction over aid spending for urban poor, says MTUC
Prof Yeah proposes several approaches to address low wages and low productivity in light of the Malaysia Trade Union Congress identifying the reason for ineffective urban poor policies being the low poverty benchmark.The State of the Nation: CPI shows signs of bottoming but to remain in negative territory
Prof Yeah provides perspective on the Malaysian Consumer Price Index's (CPI) movement in light of a possible relapse in the recovery of global crude oil prices and weakened consumer spending.Restart infra projects to drive back economy: Economists
Prof Yeah addresses the potential of Malaysia's economic recovery through restoration of the construction sector despite operational impediments due to foreign labour shortfalls under domestic COVID-19 regulations.Responsibility of govt and Bank Negara to throw lifeline to drowning businesses, workers: Economists
Prof Yeah voices considerations on boosting Malaysian economic recovery within a post-Movement Control Order (MCO) context.