Prof Yeah is of the view the labour market impact has been lessened due to multiple stimulus economic packages but unemployment could go up due to increase job losses
Prof Yeah explains the 12th Malaysia Plan's (12MP) role in addressing income disparities exacerbated by the Movement Control Order (MCO) due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Prof Yeah proposes several approaches to address low wages and low productivity in light of the Malaysia Trade Union Congress identifying the reason for ineffective urban poor policies being the low poverty benchmark.
Prof Yeah provides perspective on the Malaysian Consumer Price Index's (CPI) movement in light of a possible relapse in the recovery of global crude oil prices and weakened consumer spending.
Prof Yeah addresses the potential of Malaysia's economic recovery through restoration of the construction sector despite operational impediments due to foreign labour shortfalls under domestic COVID-19 regulations.
Prof Yeah reflects on preparing Malaysians for retirement following the Malaysian government allowing Employee Provident Fund (EPF) contributors to make withdrawals to tide over COVID-19 economic impacts.
Prof Yeah comments on Malaysia's economic trajectory under COVID-19 circumstances, comparing it with the 2008 global financial crisis recovery pathway.