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.
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.
Economists hail Tok Mat’s call for youth to drive change
Prof Yeah proposes infrastructural, educational and financial considerations to harness youth talent to drive Malaysia's digital ecosystem
Plantation, manufacturing sectors most affected by foreign workers’ freeze
Prof Yeah comments on Malaysia's human resource development prospects in light of the foreign worker intake freeze.
Malaysians unprepared for retirement, says MTUC
Prof Yeah reflects on preparing Malaysians for retirement following the Malaysian government allowing Employee Provident Fund (EPF) contributors to make withdrawals to tide over COVID-19 economic impacts.
Shafie given wild card as PM candidate
Prof James Chin provides commentary on Sabah Chief Minister Datuk Seri Mohd Shafie Apdal's nomination as Pakatan Harapan's prime minister candidate.
Consider targeted moratorium extension to B40 and SMEs, banks told
Prof Yeah proposes post-loan moratorium strategies involving a targeted moratorium and banking sector interventions to preserve Malaysia's economy.
Stronger trade for Malaysia in months ahead: Economists
Prof Yeah comments on Malaysia's economic trajectory under COVID-19 circumstances, comparing it with the 2008 global financial crisis recovery pathway.
East Malaysian public will back Shafie as PM — Political analyst
Prof James Chin provides considerations in light of Sabah Chief Minister Datuk Seri Mohd Shafie Apdal's nomination as Pakatan Harapan's prime minister candidate.
Academic tells PH to back Anwar and not Dr M
Prof James Chin weighs in several scenarios following Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad's rejection of further cooperation with Dato' Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
May's deflation not a reason for another OPR cut — economists
Prof Yeah elucidates mechanisms underlying deflationary pressures as they relate to the Malaysian Consumer Price Index (CPI), which has recorded a third straight monthly deflation.
Despite impact from pandemic, tourism sector will remain key contributor to economy: Expert
Prof Yeah states that government needs to support industry players by encouraging domestic tourism amidst international travel ban
