Economy and Finance
Economy and Finance
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Domestic PolicyLessons 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 -
Bahasa MelayuThe 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 -
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 -
Bahasa MelayuTackling MCO’s economic paradox and its aftermath
Funds should be used to promote the requisite adjustment of labour and product markets.
By Jamari Mohtar -
Economy and Finance
Reinventing supply chains for post Covid-19 world
The evolution of the supply chain towards digitalisation can help businesses to improve visibility, avoid disruption, respond more rapidly and build better supply chains.
By Nurafifah Suhaimi -
Economy and Finance
‘Light at the end of the tunnel’ remains elusive
Effective government policies and global cooperation are the core exit strategies to this unprecedented pandemic.
By Sofea Azahar -
Bahasa Melayu
Teleworking increases productivity, reduces employee turnover, absenteeism
Digitalisation should be seen by businesses, especially the SMEs.
By Farhan Kamarulzaman -
Economy and Finance
Helping SMEs by re-envisioning PPP
The logic is more compelling now than ever before.
By Jason Loh -
Bahasa MelayuBeware of Fitch rating that can throw Malaysia into a ditch
The last thing any government should do is to operate on the basis of unknown unknown, and the politics of ingratiation.
By Rais Hussin -
Bahasa MelayuI like the Swedish Model (but not for the obvious reason)
The best trade off for preserving our economy is not just social distancing, but also social responsibility.
By Rais Hussin
