Umno-PPBM spat won’t affect GPS ties, analysts say
Prof. James Chin says there is little loyalty in Sabah to Perikatan Nasional (PN) or Malaysian Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin.
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i-Sinar money should be used to deal with income shortfall due to the pandemic
Prof Dr Yeah Kim Leng said money from the EPF should only be used to deal with problems contributors are facing and not for other purposes.
‘Explore long and viable solution to reduce waste’
Prof. Agamuthu, a solid and hazardous waste management specialist, speaks on Malaysia's effective management of healthcare waste. He elaborates on key improvements for household waste management in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Political instability hurts Malaysia as investment hub, say experts
Prof. Yeah says while MIDA's innovative approach to attract investment hits the right notes, investors are very particular about political stability.
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.
Budget 2021 initiatives will save jobs, keep companies afloat, say economists
Prof Yeah provides commentary on a post-moratorium economic relief scenario within Malaysia's economy.
Malaysia to cut reliance on petroleum revenues
Prof Yeah said revenue diversification is one of several major structural issues facing the Malaysian government.
‘Budget is people-friendly’
Prof Yeah said it was too early to withdraw expansionary fiscal support as the country was facing the third wave of the pandemic.
Budget 2021 vital to boost investment sentiment
Prof Yeah said government support in the form of wage subsidies extension, access to funds and guarantees, and various reliefs to low business costs would be welcomed, especially by large and mid-sized firms that are considering downsizing, relocating or exiting.
Malaysia unlikely to post positive growth in 4Q
Prof Yeah said the country’s recovery momentum remains intact with a better than expected GDP growth in 3Q20, although Malaysia is now officially in recession given the two consecutive quarters of contraction.