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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.

More businesses risk liquidation

Economic Studies Press
Prof. Yeah said demand has slumped sharply as consumers are holding back purchases, which have slowed domestic economic activities.

The State of the Nation: Restricted mobility raises risk of double-dip recession

Economic Studies Press
Prof. Yeah says the third wave of Covid-19 infections in Malaysia has increased the risk of a double-dip recession, even though the lockdowns are mitigated by “localised” movement restrictions imposed.

ERC man moots 3 ways to have polls, avoid emergency

Governance Studies Press
Prof Wong Chin Huat suggested three ways in which general elections can be held without the executive resorting to an emergency proclamation.

Malaysian King's advice on PM Muhyiddin's budget causes stir

Governance Studies Press
Prof Wong Chin Huat said while the "royal advice" would likely help Mr Muhyiddin avoid outright defeat of the budget, the King's intervention is unusual.

IMF too optimistic about 2021 rebound, say two economists

Economic Studies Press
Prof. Yeah said even a growth rate of 5-6% next year was only possible if Covid-19 is contained and borders reopened.

Economists see big budget funded by debt

Economic Studies Press
In anticipation of Malaysia's 2021 budget, Prof Yeah Kim Leng remarks on constraints to government expenditure under low oil prices.

Ease rules, be more business-friendly to attract FDIs, say economists

Economic Studies Press
Prof Yeah Kim Leng spotlights the Malaysian Investment Development Authority's (MIDA) initiatives to drive domestic and foreign investment.

Budget 2021: Lack of incentives to attract foreign investors

Economic Studies Press
Prof Yeah Kim Leng identifies shortcomings, risks and positive impacts of Malaysia's 2021 budget.

Short-term gain, long-term pain if Umno accepts DPM’s post, says analyst

Governance Studies Press
Prof. James Chin was quoted in his consideration of the best UMNO candidate for Malaysia's deputy prime minister post, if offered by the new PN government.

Divided views on impact of US presidential election

Governance Studies Press
Prof. James Chin believes Malaysians are not so concerned about what happens in the United States, in favour of more immediate local politics.

Budget 2021: Covid-19 measures rightly take priority, but it’s time to future-proof economy, say experts

Economic Studies Press
Prof Yeah Kim Leng identifies areas pertinent to COVID-19 recovery in planning Malaysia's 2021 budget.

Malaysian PM’s slender parliamentary majority faces crucial budget vote

Economic Studies Press
As Malaysia's 2021 budget presentations occur in Parliament, Prof Yeah Kim Leng comments on the economic impacts of a no-confidence budget vote.