Tough to regulate online gambling, says economist
Yeah Kim Leng of ºìÐÓÊÓƵ University said regulating and licensing online gambling would ensure that the country does not lose its tax revenue.
Experts: Budget is good start but implementation may be an issue
Prof Dr Yeah commented that Budget 2022 should ensure efficiency and effectiveness in the spending through monitoring the outcome so no one is left behind.
Tight fiscal headroom raises eyebrows
Dr Yeah Kim Leng voiced concern over the 3rd straight year of expansionary budgets as the debt service charge is close to the unsustainable threshold of 20%.
Expansionary budget to mitigate Covid-19 fallout expected
Prof Dr Yeah Kim Leng expects higher spending for welfare, education, reskilling and job creation programmes to sustain the economic recovery in Budget 2022.
Economists voice concern over high cost of HSR project, advise review
Dr Yeah Kim Leng said the government must review the economic viability of the HSR as the break with Singapore leaves the project less feasible.
Experts advise review and revision of NEP to suit current times
Prof Dr Yeah advocates a shift from a bumiputra-focused NEP to a ‘pro-poor’ policy, in line with UN SDGs and the Malaysian Family agenda.
All set for interstate travel
Prof Yeah said easing travel restrictions would enable greater economic and social activities to take place that in turn would boost consumption spending.
Growth expectations for 2021-22 may be over-optimistic, says economist
Prof Dr Yeah Kim Leng believes restoring potential growth may take longer than expected due to the lasting damage and loss of economic capital and productivity as a result of the pandemic and lockdowns
Fewer Malaysians on rich list
Prof Dr Yeah Kim Leng said said the decline in the number of rich people is inevitable given the overall 5.6% drop in the nation’s real income
Leading Index growth instils confidence in economy
Prof Dr Yeah Kim Leng said leading indicator (Leading Index) which points to sustained recovery momentum, is encouraging
Ringgit-denominated IRS by non-resident banks a positive signal by BNM to global investors
Prof Dr Yeah Kim Leng welcomes the initiative to enable foreign banks to participate in the onshore interest rate swap (IRS) market
‘Explore NEP factor in poverty eradication plans’
Prof Dr Yeah Kim Leng said under the 12th Malaysia Plan, more opportunities must be created to help the poor get out of the poverty trap
