Economists largely expect GDP to still contract in 3Q, but in low single digit
Prof Yeah expects GDP to contract in 3Q, by a low single digit.Asia forms world’s biggest trade bloc
Prof Yeah said agreement is an affirmation of the importance of lowering trade barriers. This means prospering each other through a mutually beneficial exchange of goods and servicesGoing jobless for longer periods ‘here to stay’
Prof Dr Yeah Kim Leng said unemployment will only inch down unless there is economic recovery, and the pandemic is contained.Get your investment act together, says World Bank rep
Prof Dr Yeah Kim Leng called for a review of the various regulatory agencies especially if they caused the country’s investment climate to be less attractive.Weak consumer confidence poses challenge
Prof Dr Yeah Kim Leng said all eyes are on the number of new cases, which has remained high despite almost a month of new movement restrictions.Act fast to arrest slide in FDI, say experts
Prof Dr Yeah Kim Leng said Malaysia is caught in a dilemma between insufficient high skilled workers and low cost labour that is not cheap enough.Amending Act to improve workers accommodation will raise business costs
Prof Dr Yeah Kim Leng said there will be an immediate impact on company financial performance especially for firms that have under-provided housing.Calls for national charity fund
Prof Dr Yeah Kim Leng said the monthly contribution proposal involving civil servants is worth pursuing.Adopt one-minute breathalyser tests to quell cases, Putrajaya told
Prof Yeah Kim Leng has cautioned against the second round of lockdown, adding it will dampen economic recovery over the Chinese New Year festive season.M’sian economy fairly diversified
Prof Dr Yeah Kim Leng commentfs on efforts to revive the tourism sector and emphasis should now be placed on food security through modern farming techniques.The State of the Nation: New approaches needed to tackle unemployment in 2021
Prof Dr Yeah Kim Leng said the government could increase the focus on business transformation and re-engineering, through technological upgrading and innovations.