Economy and Finance
Economy and Finance
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Bahasa MelayuMismatch between wages and cost of living
The mismatch between wages and cost of living has been a longstanding issue and it surely has no one-size-fits-all solution but we need to start somewhere at some point.
By Sofea Azahar -
Economy and Finance
Developing High-Skilled Talent Pool For Post-Covid 19 Era Quantum Leap
Producing a high-skilled labour force is a goal yet to be achieved.
By Jason Loh and Sofea Azahar -
Economy and Finance
Put more focus on essential areas for M’sia to recover from health crisis
By creating new market demand and accelerating innovation capability in the private sector, Malaysia could move towards a first-mover economy, low-carbon economy and inclusive society soon.
By Amanda Yeo -
Economy and Finance
Hoping for better days in Malaysia post-pandemic
Uncertainties are still in place but there are also encouraging signs for Malaysia's economy should the recovery initiatives remain intact.
By Sofea Azahar -
Domestic Policy
Re-envisioning FDI For The Next Lap
Going forward, we need to reconceptualise our FDI that preserves both “quality” and “quantity” of the inflows.
By Jason Loh -
Domestic Policy
Matching grants to prevent excessive withdrawal of EPF funds
Since Malaysian society on the whole observes filial piety, matching grant could be given to parents whose children top-up their parents’ EPF saving or vice versa.
By Jamari Mohtar and Sofea Azahar -
Economy and Finance
Some brief musings – macroeconomic policies under & post-COVID-19
Even the World Bank and IMF have acknowledged that countries need to ramp up the deficit and borrow more.
By Jason Loh -
Economy and Finance
US$/MYR, where to? South, North, or should we rather see a choppy trend?
Sustained support to the Ringgit could only be seen in the longer term should there be fundamental changes in the structure of Malaysia's balance of payments and internal stability.
By Margarita Peredaryenko and Sofea Azahar -
Economy and Finance
Be vigilant of an unconditional i-Sinar withdrawal
It is undeniable that one’s right towards his/her hard-earned savings shouldn't be denied but a balanced approach is required given that the future remains uncertain.
By Sofea Azahar -
Economy and Finance
Macroeconomic Conditions In 2021 – Will It Improve Or Worsen?
If past track record is a guide, we can still pull through and rebound especially once Covid-19 is contained — sustainably reinforced by the vaccination rollout.
By Jason Loh
