Low interest rate not the only consideration
Prof. Yeah Kim Leng expects consumption to “moderate strongly” this year amid the viral outbreak and dampen Malaysia’s economic growth.
New Malaysian leader unveils revamped Cabinet with no deputy
Prof Dr James Chin says “This Cabinet follows the Indonesian system of having coordinating ministers. It will please the Malay ground,”
The Big Read: Anwar Ibrahim — what now for the perennial groomsman of Malaysia politics?
Prof Dr James Chin said Mr Anwar would have another shot at the prime ministership in 2023, when he would be 76
Let banks decide on merging, govt shouldn’t get involved, say economists
Prof. Yeah Kim Leng said bank mergers had been talked about for years following the successful industry consolidation after the Asian financial crisis in the late 1990s.
Cover Story: An opportune time to help the M40
Prof. Yeah Kim Leng states that the stimulus could help the M40 in the form of tax relief on local tour and hospitality spending for households that pay income taxes.
‘Risky’ Cabinet appointments could be costly for Muhyiddin’s fragile coalition, say analysts
Dr James Chin, comments on how ex-Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir was outmaneuvered by Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin in March 2020 to CGTN Digital.
Ringgit well supported despite OPR cut
Prof. Yeah Kim Leng says the local unit came under pressure due to the Covid-19 virus outbreak and could have seen the worst once the new government is constituted
Experts weigh in if new govt will revive GST and HSR
Prof. Yeah Kim Leng gives reasons to why it is unlikely that GST would make a reappearance any time soon.
RM20 billion package ‘insurance’ for Malaysia
Prof. Yeah Kim Leng states that the economic stimulus package exceeded the forecast of the private sector on the impact of Covid-19 on the Malaysian economy.
Malaysia's 94-Year-Old Prime Minister Is Out. The New Leader Is Likely to Inflame Racial Tensions
Dr James Chin said “He is likely to steer the country in a more conservative, and a more Malay, Islamic way.”
PH likely to pass a vote of no confidence – Analysts
Prof Dr James Chin said this is because Pakatan Harapan (PH) could still show its dissatisfaction with the new prime minister.
Tax reliefs and loan deferrals in Covid-19 stimulus package?
Prof. Yeah Kim Leng suggests a tax break to stimulate spending in the affected industries and as a relief to cash-strapped firms and businesses would not be an issue “as long as it is within prudential limits”.
