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Investors flee scandal-hit AirAsia counters

Economic Studies Press
Prof. Yeah Kim Leng cited to expect AirAsia to survive these latest challenges as they remain a competitive and successful low cost carrier.

Wider trade surplus a sign of weakening economy?

Economic Studies Press
Prof. Yeah Kim Leng explained that Malaysia’s exports have high import contents, given that Malaysia is a key participant of the global value chain.

Coronavirus outbreak–too early to mull fiscal stimulus for Malaysian economy, says economist

Economic Studies Press
Prof. Yeah Kim Leng mentions that it is too early to contemplate a fiscal stimulus to counter the pandemic.

Economic stimulus package a good idea amid virus outbreak, say economists

Economic Studies Press
Prof. Yeah Kim Leng says there is a cogent case for a stimulus package if the coronavirus’ containment efforts by China and other countries ends up unsuccessful by the first half of the year.

Diversified export market serves as Malaysia's antidote against coronavirus impact

Economic Studies Press
Prof. Yeah Kim Leng said all trading countries including Malaysia, would surely feel the pinch but the impact would vary, given China’s big exposure to the global trade.

Wuhan virus: Uproar in Malaysia over outbreak takes on racial, xenophobic tones

Governance Studies Press
Prof. James Chin comments on Malaysian reactions to the COVID-19 outbreak.

Wuhan virus unnerves investors

Economic Studies Press
Prof. Yeah Kim Leng weighs in on the effectiveness of the Malaysian "Pakej Rangsangan Ekonomi Prihatin Rakyat", or COVID-19 economic stimulus package.

Mahathir Mohamad, Malaysia’s Prime Minister, Resigns

Governance Studies Press
Prof. James Chin remarks, “The wonderful thing for Mahathir is that it is impossible for him to lose because heads he wins, tails he wins.”

Improved graft perception score welcome, but more must be done - observers

Governance Studies Press
Prof. James Chin noted that the score reflected public support for crackdowns on cases involving those from the previous political regime.

Should Dr M be made a mentor minister?

Governance Studies Press
Prof Yeah Kim Leng said the uncertainty over the government transition was unsettling the business community, giving Malaysia poor risk assessments.

Anwar in dilemma over calls to sack Zuraida, says analyst

Governance Studies Press
Prof. James Chin weighs in on the feud between PKR president Anwar Ibrahim and vice-president Zuraida Kamaruddin.

Concession restructuring a win for millions

Economic Studies Press
Prof Yeah Kim Leng said consumers stood to gain with the 18 per cent reduction in toll, especially when the rates would remain the same for 30 years.