Economic Studies Press

Keep booming firms in Malaysia by meeting their needs, Putrajaya told

Prof Yeah said the high-technology, digital and healthcare sectors would be key sectors to promote in the post-Covid-19 landscape

Moratorium extension a win-win for banks, borrowers

Prof Yeah is of the view that moratorium extension will result in banks' Net Income Margin likely to be compressed but will not affect bank's future prospects so long they can sustain operations

Vietnam contributes greatly to ASEAN economic growth: Malaysian expert

Prof Yeah comments on Vietnam's coordination efforts in playing a role to promote economic growth and stability in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) which convenes its 36th Summit in 2020.

Another MCO will ruin economy, Putrajaya warned

Prof Yeah provides inputs on the risks posed to economic and social factors should the Malaysian government reinstate a Movement Control Order (MCO).

Operating atmosphere, sector outlook causing external auditors’ concern

Prof Yeah provides analysis on external auditors raising concerns on listed companies. He points to the burgeoning suite of issues facing companies amidst the COVID-19 pandemic as a justification.

Malaysia’s inflation rate expected to remain negative in June

Prof Yeah provides analysis of the Consumer Price Index (CPI) in light of the implementation of the Recovery Movement Control Order.

Surge of virus cases poses more risk to economy than seasonal flooding

Prof Yeah evaluates the impact of domestic seasonal flooding, natural disasters in China, and the possible surge of COVID-19 cases on the Malaysian economy.

Coronavirus recession rears its head

Prof Yeah provides commentary on a post-moratorium economic relief scenario within Malaysia's economy.

Unhealthy to raise debt ceiling above 55% of GDP, economist warns

Prof Yeah responds to former prime minister Najib Razak’s proposal to raise the statutory national debt limit to above 55% of Gross Domestic Product (GDP).

2021 growth forecast too optimistic, says economist

Prof Yeah lays out domestic and international considerations in achieving the 6.9% to 7.5% 2021 Malaysian economy growth forecast projected by Finance Minister Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz.

New poverty line calls for higher minimum wage, says economist

Prof Yeah calls for policy reforms to ensure wages in Malaysia are sufficient for a minimum acceptable standard of living.

Stakeholders laud framework to facilitate provision of basic standard of living to marginalised communities

Prof Yeah identifies key empowerment strategies to ensure an impactful National Social Protection Policy.