Job market on a knife-edge
PETALING JAYA: The country's unemployment rate could hit the highest level in three decades as more Malaysians are likely to lose their jobs, largely due to the novel coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic.
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Gradually ease business restrictions during MCO, urges economist
Prof Yeah weighs in on the impact of gradually easing local businesses restrictions in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic.Proposals put forth on ways to restart businesses
Prof Yeah weighs in on businesses restarting during the MCO extension and how it will help boost the economyThe survival of SMEs vital to Malaysia’s economy
Prof Yeah weighs in on Malaysia's economy due to the Covid-19 pandemic and what needs to be done to survive.Seize chance to woo Japanese companies leaving China, govt told
Prof Yeah mentioned that Japanese companies that are leaving China should be taken as a silver lining by our government.Economist hails move to make commerce easy
Prof Yeah weighs in on the government initiative to reform business operations in Malaysia, making it easier for operations and filing taxes.Did MTUC forget workers’ long-term welfare?
Prof Yeah weighs on Malaysian Trades Union Congress (MTUC) decision on making retrenchment illegal for a certain period.Country’s economic landscape expected to take new form post-pandemic
Prof Yeah weighs in on the country's landscape in terms of daily life and business operations post-pandemic.RM10b for SMEs good but lasting measures still needed, analysts say
Prof Yeah says that the stimulus package given by the government would aid SME's but will not change the effect that they have faced during the MCO period.SMEs impacted by delayed government aid
Prof Yeah comments on the delayed government incentive for SMEs during the COVID-19 pandemic.Coronavirus: Malaysia announces US$2.3 billion third stimulus package for economy
Prof Yeah weighs in on the Malaysia government's stimulus package to support households and the economy.