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Pump RM150 billion cash into economy, says economist

Prof Yeah state that Malaysia's economy might be in a worse state if the Movement Control Order (MCO) were to extend further than the current expiry date.

MCO extension likely, but with more lenient restrictions

Prof Yeah opine on how the government should handle the country's economy if the Movement Control Order (MCO) were to extend.

Cover Story: Doing whatever it takes

Prof Yeah gave a remark on the amount of the government's stimulus package for the citizens during the Movement Control Order (MCO).

Govt should consider doubling wage subsidies, says economist

Prof Yeah mentions that employers and the government should consider easing of employees burden by doubling their wages subsidies during the pandemic.

Calm the itch to raise taxes, Putrajaya told

Prof Yeah Kim Leng comments on the possibility of the government raising the taxes after Covid-19 pandemic is over.

The Edge Weekly Cover Story: Doing Whatever It Takes

Dr Yeah Kim Leng says the amount provided by the stimulus is adequate if the Movement Control Order is not expanded beyond the current schedule.

Top GLC execs urged to take pay cuts

Prof Yeah encourages GLC's top executives taking a salary cut in midst of the Covid-19 outbreak to help people that are suffering.

Economists laud efforts to help B40 group ride out MCO

Prof. Yeah Kim Leng said the government aid is a layer of protection that will prevent some of the B40 group members from falling into poverty.

Airlines may have to merge, form alliances to weather Covid-19 — Economist

Prof. Yeah Kim Leng said as the pandemic shows no sign of abating, it would be difficult for the world’s economy to normalise in one year once COVID is contained.

Cover Story: SMEs and gig economy to bear the brunt of MCO

Prof Yeah weighs in on the local SME's that are facing downturns due to the Movement Control Order (MCO).

Cover Story: What population ageing means for your investments

Prof Yeah weighs in on population ageing being one of the factors of natural rate of interest declining.

Malaysia's record $83b stimulus targets households, businesses

Prof Yeah Kim Leng says the second stimulus package, amounting to 1.7 per cent of GDP, will help to cushion the economic impact of the MCO.