Accounting, Finance and Economics

Tan See Yin: Accounting Is Not Just About Calculation

Find out how her time at Sunway gave her a head-start, earning her exemptions from 9 ACCA professional papers.

Taroshan Baskar: Escaping the Matrix

Alumnus story of patience and determination.

Jasveer Singh Sandhu: Counting in the Finest Way Possible

Sunway Business School's Accounting and Finance programme equips students with comprehensive personal development, practical industry insights, and problem-solving skills for employment. The programme also emphasises financial literacy and cultivates a vibrant campus experience for holistic student…

Will an Asian Monetary Fund “Buffer” Economic Crisis?

By Pravin Periasamy
In the early months of 2023, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim advocated for a revival of the idea of the “Asian Monetary Fund” at the Future of ASEAN programme in Bangkok. 

A Good Payday for EPF Contributors

With the current economic challenges, the 5.35% dividend by the Employees Provident Fund (EPF) for 2022 is considered good for contributors, say economists.

Are You Financially Savvy Enough to Achieve Financial Freedom?

By Dr Joyce Nga
There is a saying that ‘money can’t buy everything, but everything involves money’.

The State of the Nation: M40, B40 to Feel the Pinch from Low Value Goods Tax

In April, Malaysia could impose a new 10% sales tax on goods priced RM500 and below that are sold online and shipped via land, sea or air.

Unity Government Provides Strong Foundation for Growth and Stability, Says Economist

Malaysia’s new unity government, with a sense of political correctness, will provide a strong foundation for economic growth and stability this year despite fears of a recession among developing countries, economist Prof Marc Lim said today.

Hewawasam Puwakpitiyage Lakshan Sanjana: A Good Account of My Time

The university experience you get while studying is not limited to your major. It is also an opportunity for students to grow personally and learn about different cultures, traditions, and environments.

Expectation of Higher, Not Actual, Inflation is the Issue

Actual inflation is not the issue, but the expectation of higher inflation by the consumers, businesses, and investors is the concern that will have an impact on the retail industry, experts say.

The State of the Nation: Bank Negara’s Pause Not Leading to a Pivot Yet as Most Still See Higher Rates in 2H

By Professor Yeah Kim Leng
Bank Negara Malaysia’s decision last week to hold back another increase in the overnight policy rate (OPR) in view of a slowdown in the economy this year seems to have added an ele­ment of uncertainty to the projections of economists and capital market players.

Revitalising Key Sectors

By Professor Mahendhiran Sanggaran Nair
The Covid-19 pandemic has been difficult for everyone, and even more so for businesses in Malaysia with the stop-start movement control orders over the last 16 months and a half.