The State of the Nation: Higher commodity prices and the return of inflation
Prof Dr Yeah Kim Leng said food prices will be the two largest contributors to the 2.5% increase in the CPI, which is the official forecast.
Dividend payout a welcomed bonus for Malaysians
Prof Dr Yeah Kim Leng said given the downturn of the economy in 2019, the financial performance of companies or funds typically would be affected.
Economists upbeat on Malaysia’s trade growth momentum
Prof Yeah Kim Leng said Malaysia's RM162.6 billion total trade in January is attributed to global economy recovery prospects and vaccination programmes across the globe.
‘Positive forecast for EPF dividend encouraging’
Prof Yeah Kim Leng said the EPF’s investment performance remained intact despite the pandemic due to faster-than-expected recovery in markets everywhere.
Malaysia to renew push for high-income goal by 2030 despite COVID
Prof Dr Yeah Kim Leng said high-income status is not the top development priority as closing the gap between the rich and poor is more important.
Demand upswing seen
Prof Dr Yeah Kim Leng said Malaysia is set to benefit from better external demand, especially from advanced nations such as the US and China.
FGV’s business transformation process expected to remain on track
Prof Dr Yeah Kim Leng said the FELDA and FGV should focus on their core competencies, nurturing startups in the sectors instead of direct involvement.
Oil spike bodes well for Malaysian economy
Prof Dr Yeah Kim Leng said the higher petroleum revenue will allay concerns over possible revenue shortfall and wider fiscal deficit.
Talk to foreign investors about concerns, Mida told
Prof Dr Yeah Kim Leng said we will see an increase in exits and entries by multinational corporations.
Unemployment remains an issue amid economic contraction
Prof Dr Yeah Kim Leng said the quicker the third Covid-19 wave is brought under control, the faster it will be for the recovery in domestic spending and export demand.
Malaysian GDP suffers sharpest contraction since 1998
Prof Dr Yeah Kim Leng said leading indicator (Leading Index) which points to sustained recovery momentum, is encouraging
Windfall tax will kill dynamism of private sector, say economists
Prof Yeah said windfall tax would limit any expansion plan the private sector may have with the profits they make.