Despite impact from pandemic, tourism sector will remain key contributor to economy: Expert
Prof Yeah states that government needs to support industry players by encouraging domestic tourism amidst international travel banMay's deflation not a reason for another OPR cut — economists
Prof Yeah elucidates mechanisms underlying deflationary pressures as they relate to the Malaysian Consumer Price Index (CPI), which has recorded a third straight monthly deflation.The State of the Nation: Malaysia will need to raise its FDI game
Prof Yeah states that Malaysia needs to up its game in luring FDI amidst US-China trade war, technological shifts and COVID-19 pandemicSecond Covid wave must not happen or economy will be critically hurt if another MCO imposed: Experts
Prof Yeah is of the view that consequences of second MCO would be less severe, but the impact on the economy will be still damagingMultiple stimulus packages reduce widespread economic hardship — economists
Prof Yeah states that increasing fiscal deficit this year will not spark concerns and unavoidable due to shocks of supply and demand under lockdown periodMalaysian unemployment rate will not see double-digit spike
Prof Yeah opines the unemployment rate will not reach double digit due to the reactivation of business and interstate travel under the RMCO phaseRM150b dent in economy
Prof Yeah speaks on the quantitative effect of economic loss of RM 150 billion due to a pandemicMalaysia’s April unemployment spikes to 5%, the highest in 30 years
Prof Yeah expects unemployment rate to be around 5% to 6% during the MCO period due to economy shutdownCash handouts will boost consumption spending, experts say
In response to the Malaysian economic recovery plan under the COVID-19 pandemic, Prof Yeah raises the efficacy of various consumption-boosting approaches to ensure recovery across consumer goods, automotive and housing sectors.Increasing direct fiscal injection a better option for SMEs
Prof Yeah comments that the banking system is able to absorb the losses caused by loan defaults or deliquencyInTheKnow: Deflation
Prof Yeah explains the consequences of deflation in Malaysia