Economy and Finance

Economy and Finance
Not the end of the world yet for Malaysia despite worst GDP growth

It is ok to have some negative growth however deep the contraction is, as long as you are triumphant in the mother of all battles, which is the annual, actual GDP figure.
By Jamari Mohtar

5 years ago
Bahasa Melayu
Well-executed initiatives key to empower B40, minorities

It's not enough to create programmes to aid the groups, but proper management of funds vital for success.
By Sofea Azahar

5 years ago
Domestic Policy
Be responsible for livelihood, economy

Cooperation from each individual in the society is crucially needed for us to fight the invisible enemy together
By Sofea Azahar

5 years ago
Bahasa Melayu
Malaysia 5.0: Unity alliance

This “Unity Alliance” is an economic coalition that will serve society in its migration into the digital age.
By Rais Hussin

5 years ago
Bahasa Melayu
Focus on promoting digital inclusion to speed up recovery

Digital inclusion is meant to become a practical and policy-driven approach, which bridges and addresses the digital needs of everyone as a whole.
By Jamari Mohtar and Nurafifah Suhaimi

5 years ago
Bahasa Melayu
Use unclaimed money to revive economy, help the needy

To unlock this source of revenue, the Unclaimed Money Act (1965) needs to be amended or substituted with a new bill.
By Jason Loh

5 years ago
Asian Studies
Reconfigure ASEAN supply chain

The one geo-economic factor that will blend these two together — regional integration and digitalisation — is supply chain reconfiguration (SCR).
By Jason Loh

5 years ago
Bahasa Melayu
A shift to banks’ targeted assistance was a good call

There is a need for banks to provide a buffer should more assistance be required going forward, in the midst of recovering from the crisis.
By Sofea Azahar

5 years ago
Economy and Finance
Helping PTPTN borrowers to sail through hard times

Prolonging the deferment should not be a sustainable solution to helping borrowers, there needs to be job creations at the same time.
By Sofea Azahar

5 years ago
Bahasa Melayu
Extending wage subsidy is a better option

Wage Subsidy Programme (WSP) is proven to be a better safeguard in ensuring jobs are saved.
By Jamari Mohtar and Amir Jalal

5 years ago

It is ok to have some negative growth however deep the contraction is, as long as you are triumphant in the mother of all battles, which is the annual, actual GDP figure.

It's not enough to create programmes to aid the groups, but proper management of funds vital for success.

Cooperation from each individual in the society is crucially needed for us to fight the invisible enemy together

This “Unity Alliance” is an economic coalition that will serve society in its migration into the digital age.

Digital inclusion is meant to become a practical and policy-driven approach, which bridges and addresses the digital needs of everyone as a whole.

To unlock this source of revenue, the Unclaimed Money Act (1965) needs to be amended or substituted with a new bill.

The one geo-economic factor that will blend these two together — regional integration and digitalisation — is supply chain reconfiguration (SCR).

There is a need for banks to provide a buffer should more assistance be required going forward, in the midst of recovering from the crisis.

Prolonging the deferment should not be a sustainable solution to helping borrowers, there needs to be job creations at the same time.

Wage Subsidy Programme (WSP) is proven to be a better safeguard in ensuring jobs are saved.