Leading Index growth instils confidence in economy
Prof Dr Yeah Kim Leng said leading indicator (Leading Index) which points to sustained recovery momentum, is encouragingGovt assistance goes a long way in uplifting those in need
Prof Dr Yeah Kim Leng said the revision in the national poverty line income (PLI) is helpful in terms of allowing more households to fall under the new threshold and be included in government aid and targeted programmesGrowth expectations for 2021-22 may be over-optimistic, says economist
Prof Dr Yeah Kim Leng believes restoring potential growth may take longer than expected due to the lasting damage and loss of economic capital and productivity as a result of the pandemic and lockdowns‘Explore NEP factor in poverty eradication plans’
Prof Dr Yeah Kim Leng said under the 12th Malaysia Plan, more opportunities must be created to help the poor get out of the poverty trapRakyat pleased with targeted MCO approach
Prof Dr Yeah Kim Leng said money from the EPF should only be used to deal with problems contributors are facing and not for other purposes.Ringgit-denominated IRS by non-resident banks a positive signal by BNM to global investors
Prof Dr Yeah Kim Leng welcomes the initiative to enable foreign banks to participate in the onshore interest rate swap (IRS) marketi-Sinar money should be used to deal with income shortfall due to the pandemic
Prof Dr Yeah Kim Leng said money from the EPF should only be used to deal with problems contributors are facing and not for other purposes.Political instability in Malaysia driving foreign investors away
Prof Dr Yeah Kim Leng said political stability and good governance are key factors as to why these three countries have successfully attracted high-profile investments.Maintaining OPR indicates economic recovery confidence
Prof Dr Yeah Kim Leng said that Bank Negara deemed a further cut to the historical low interest rates as unnecessary.Economists: BNM’s decision to maintain OPR indicates economic recovery confidence
Prof Dr Yeah Kim Leng said that a low and unchanged interest rate is seen as providing a stable financial environment for economic activities.Political instability hurts Malaysia as investment hub, say experts
Prof. Yeah says while MIDA's innovative approach to attract investment hits the right notes, investors are very particular about political stability.