‘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
GLC-driven initiatives will boost recovery, say experts
Prof Yeah provides commentary on the role of GLC in supporting Malaysia's economy during the COVID-19 pandemic
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.
Economists laud Environmental, Social and Governance measures in Budget 2021
Prof Yeah pointed out that the tax incentives will make it more attractive for issuers compared conventional financing.
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.
