Economic Studies Press

Wider trade surplus a sign of weakening economy?

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.

Investors flee scandal-hit AirAsia counters

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

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

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

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

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 unnerves investors

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

Concession restructuring a win for millions

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.

Give fuel subsidies only to B20 group, says economist

Prof. Yeah Kim Leng weighs in on the effectiveness of the subsidy programme.

Economists hail move to wind down Mara Corp

Prof. Yeah Kim Leng weighs in on Mara needing to focus on education and training instead of getting involved in commercial ventures

Persian Gulf tensions hit equities and ringgit

Prof. Yeah Kim Leng says that the decline in equity and Ringgit are moderated by higher oil prices and domestic economic resilience.

Malaysia to impose 6% tax on overseas-based services purchased online from Jan 1

Prof. James Chin weighs in on the current Malaysian political transition.

The State of the Nation: More Malaysians less satisfied with their standard of living

Prof. Yeah Kim Leng ruminates on Malaysian's standard of living in 2020 and the foreseeable future.