Growth expectations for 2021-22 may be over-optimistic, says economist
Prof Dr Yeah Kim Leng believes restoring potential growth may take longer than expected due to the lasting damage and loss of economic capital and productivity as a result of the pandemic and lockdowns
Fewer Malaysians on rich list
Prof Dr Yeah Kim Leng said said the decline in the number of rich people is inevitable given the overall 5.6% drop in the nation’s real income
Leading Index growth instils confidence in economy
Prof Dr Yeah Kim Leng said leading indicator (Leading Index) which points to sustained recovery momentum, is encouraging
Ringgit-denominated IRS by non-resident banks a positive signal by BNM to global investors
Prof Dr Yeah Kim Leng welcomes the initiative to enable foreign banks to participate in the onshore interest rate swap (IRS) market
‘Explore NEP factor in poverty eradication plans’
Prof Dr Yeah Kim Leng said under the 12th Malaysia Plan, more opportunities must be created to help the poor get out of the poverty trap
Govt assistance goes a long way in uplifting those in need
Prof Dr Yeah Kim Leng said the revision in the national poverty line income (PLI) is helpful in terms of allowing more households to fall under the new threshold and be included in government aid and targeted programmes
Political instability in Malaysia driving foreign investors away
Prof Dr Yeah Kim Leng said political stability and good governance are key factors as to why these three countries have successfully attracted high-profile investments.
i-Sinar money should be used to deal with income shortfall due to the pandemic
Prof Dr Yeah Kim Leng said money from the EPF should only be used to deal with problems contributors are facing and not for other purposes.
Economists: BNM’s decision to maintain OPR indicates economic recovery confidence
Prof Dr Yeah Kim Leng said that a low and unchanged interest rate is seen as providing a stable financial environment for economic activities.
Maintaining OPR indicates economic recovery confidence
Prof Dr Yeah Kim Leng said that Bank Negara deemed a further cut to the historical low interest rates as unnecessary.
Political instability hurts Malaysia as investment hub, say experts
Prof. Yeah says while MIDA's innovative approach to attract investment hits the right notes, investors are very particular about political stability.
The State of the Nation: Higher commodity prices and the return of inflation
Prof Dr Yeah Kim Leng said food prices will be the two largest contributors to the 2.5% increase in the CPI, which is the official forecast.
