Economy and Finance

Bahasa Melayu
Worst is not over for Malaysia, brace for more

This is only the first quarter. Subsequent quarter is also projected to be poor on the back of the extended containment measures.
By Sofea Azahar

5 years ago
Bahasa Melayu
An exit-strategy post-crisis: A stimulus package for the digitalisation of SMEs?

An exit strategy is necessary because otherwise we would be muddling our way through.
By Jason Loh

5 years ago
Bahasa Melayu
Reclassify household incomes to promote economic well-being of B40, M40

If the current demarcation persists, the unequal distribution of income and assets will make the rich get richer.
By Farhan Kamarulzaman

5 years ago
Economy and Finance
New spending habits to reshape local retailers

With a change in income and spending behaviour, consumers and businesses are going online.
By Sofea Azahar

5 years ago
Bahasa Melayu
Long lines at pawnshops: Vivid reminder of more assistance needed for B40, even M40

Economists and analysts think that more measures are needed.
By Jason Loh

5 years ago
Bahasa Melayu
What the six-month moratorium controversy is all about

The banks now had made the U-turn on compounding the interest and trying their luck to get BNM on their side.
By Jamari Mohtar

5 years ago
Domestic Policy
Authorised businesses allowed to resume full operation to rebuild stocks, efficient delivery

Targeted and inclusive policy responses coupled with timely delivery mechanism are the vital components in restarting the businesses.
By Sofea Azahar

5 years ago
Domestic Policy
Lessons from trade headwinds worsened by Covid-19

The rising trend of deglobalization requires constructive policy responses to prevent more severe trade disruptions.
By Sofea Azahar

5 years ago
Bahasa Melayu
The problem of unemployment during and after MCO

As a result, the increase in joblessness will indirectly put pressure on the government and Bank Negara to revive the economy.
By Amir Jalal

5 years ago
Bahasa Melayu
Oil price volatility pushes need to keep tabs on govt coffers

There is a need for the government to be less dependent on the O&G sector to sustain revenue stream and shift to non-O&G that adds value to the economy.
By Jamari Mohtar and Sofea Azahar

5 years ago

This is only the first quarter. Subsequent quarter is also projected to be poor on the back of the extended containment measures.

An exit strategy is necessary because otherwise we would be muddling our way through.

If the current demarcation persists, the unequal distribution of income and assets will make the rich get richer.

With a change in income and spending behaviour, consumers and businesses are going online.

Economists and analysts think that more measures are needed.

The banks now had made the U-turn on compounding the interest and trying their luck to get BNM on their side.

Targeted and inclusive policy responses coupled with timely delivery mechanism are the vital components in restarting the businesses.

The rising trend of deglobalization requires constructive policy responses to prevent more severe trade disruptions.

As a result, the increase in joblessness will indirectly put pressure on the government and Bank Negara to revive the economy.

There is a need for the government to be less dependent on the O&G sector to sustain revenue stream and shift to non-O&G that adds value to the economy.