Press

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JCI Fellows are often interviewed or quoted in the media due to their expertise.

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JCI Events also make the news for their impact and the political statements it makes.

Ministry mulls shopping charge

Economic Studies Press
Prof. Yeah said that transparency and accountability were crucial for additional charges as there already exist allocation for fiberisation.

Snap polls the best way to resolve Sabah impasse, say analysts

Governance Studies Press
Prof James Chin comments on the Sabah governor's decision to call for snap elections.

Recall elections balance power between voters and leaders, says polls expert

Governance Studies Press
In light of a spate of party hopping within the Malaysian political scene, Prof Wong Chin Huat discusses election recall policy as a way to empower voters.

Keep booming firms in Malaysia by meeting their needs, Putrajaya told

Economic Studies Press
Prof Yeah said the high-technology, digital and healthcare sectors would be key sectors to promote in the post-Covid-19 landscape

Moratorium extension a win-win for banks, borrowers

Economic Studies Press
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 operations

Najib's guilty verdict seen to strengthen Muhyiddin's hand

Governance Studies Press
Prof Wong Chin Huat discusses possible responses by the Muhyiddin government to consolidate power in light of the first Datuk Seri Najib Razak 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB) trial verdict.

Najib Razak, Malaysia’s Former Prime Minister, Found Guilty in Graft Trial

Governance Studies Press
Prof. James Chin predicts the Najib Razak graft trial outcome will likely be overturned in the appeals court.

Another MCO will ruin economy, Putrajaya warned

Economic Studies Press
Prof Yeah provides inputs on the risks posed to economic and social factors should the Malaysian government reinstate a Movement Control Order (MCO).

Vietnam contributes greatly to ASEAN economic growth: Malaysian expert

Economic Studies Press
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.

Malaysia’s inflation rate expected to remain negative in June

Economic Studies Press
Prof Yeah provides analysis of the Consumer Price Index (CPI) in light of the implementation of the Recovery Movement Control Order.

Operating atmosphere, sector outlook causing external auditors’ concern

Economic Studies Press
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.

Surge of virus cases poses more risk to economy than seasonal flooding

Economic Studies Press
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.