Accounting, Finance and Economics

IIUM EMSS International Challenge 2019

IIUM EMSS International Challenge 2019 organised by International Islamic University Malaysia aimed at creating a business pitch challenge using the Business Model Canva (BMC) that was in line with the SDG Goal, SDG 13 - Climate Action. Team SMU, which consists of 2 members from Sunway University (…

Housing Prices and Affordability in Malaysia

By Dr Hassanudin Mohd Thas Thaker
Housing affordability has become a main concern in major cities especially those in developing countries. While the yardstick of affordability varies by country, housing affordability is defined as the ability to own a residential property or house that fulfils basic living needs in terms of cost,…

Housing Affordability A Concern for M40 and B40 Groups

Residential property prices in Malaysia have been rising in recent years. A report published by the National Property Information Centre (NAPIC) indicated that the residential price index was at an all-time high in 2017 and is expected to continue to rise.

Does Corporate Internationalisation Improve Firm Performance?

By Professor Chaiporn Vithessonthi
Many managers understand the importance of international strategy, which refers to a firm’s international diversification. In my recent study, I found that for publicly listed firms in the United Kingdom, the proportion of firms with foreign assets grew from 4% in 1990 to 36% in 2016. Likewise, the…

The Economic Voting Puzzle of Malaysia

By Professor Yeah Kim Leng
Economic voting behaviour, whereby voters reward the incumbent ruling party for delivering economic prosperity, is pervasive across countries. The influence of economic factors on voter behaviour has been extensively studied since the rational choice theory was applied in the 1950s to understand…

International Finance Experts Gather in Sunway University to Discuss Financial Innovation

The two-day Malaysian Finance Association Conference 2019 entitled "Charting a New Course in Financial Innovation and Education", was held at Sunway University, Kuala Lumpur.