Cover Story: Redefining the M40
Prof. Yeah Kim Leng says it is worth noting that the B40, M40 and T20 thresholds change with the country’s gross national income.
Pros and cons to lowering EPF contribution rates
Professor Dr Yeah Kim Leng believes that employees must be given the option to choose whether to lower their contribution rate or keep to the present percentage.
Ringgit weakens past 4.18 against US dollar amid Asian currencies sell-off
Prof. Yeah Kim Leng opined that weaker currencies are inevitable due to the low interest environment with widened fiscal deficits as stimulus packages are being rolled out.
Malaysia must be ready to confront an epidemic
Three of JCI's staff warn Malaysians and the Malaysian government to prepare for the COVID-19 epidemic.
Business sector shares proposals
Prof. Yeah Kim Leng hopes the economic stimulus package would ensure a “Malaysians helping Malaysia” approach to spur domestic demand.
Consumers get lower borrowing cost, more cash with OPR cut
Prof. Yeah Kim Leng mentions that said for individuals and businesses that have bank loans with variable interest rates, the OPR cut will translate into lower interest servicing payments.
Inject fast track measures to boost consumer spending, says economist
Prof Yeah Kim Leng recommended a general stimulus package to boost spending although he wasn't keen on the proposed reduction of the Sales and Services Tax (SST).
Stimulus expected to provide relief for tourism-related industries
Professor Dr Yeah Kim Leng said relief packages for COVID-19 for tourism-related industries and affected industries will contain many similarities to the package for SARS years ago.
Roundup: Malaysian experts upbeat about China's economic recovery from virus outbreak
Professor Dr Yeah Kim Leng praises the efforts made by the Chinese government to contain the virus and to mitigate its impact on the economy.
Malaysia’s economy to expand between 4.4% and 4.5% in 2019
Prof. Yeah Kim Leng says that said the country’s economy is expected to post growth between 4% and 4.3% in the final three months of 2019.
Fear of DAP fuels Pakatan Nasional, fear of Dr M fuels critics
Prof. James Chin says “Pakatan Nasional is feasible because of two aims: to get rid of DAP in the government, and to stop Anwar from getting the prime minister’s post”.
Business offset okay but should be made public, says economist
Prof. Yeah Kim Leng says an offset in business transactions is meant to create a win-win situation for both parties but the details should be made public
