Targeted fuel subsidy will help consolidate govt's fiscal position - Economists
Shan Saeed said more countries are now removing subsidies and move to a more market-driven approach.
Tue Jun 11 2024
Chief Economists: The Economic Outlook Is Brightening But Political Risks Loom Large in 2024
82 pct of chief economists expect the global economy to remain stable or strengthen this year almost twice as many as in late 2023.
Thu May 30 2024
Putin taps economist to run defence, replacing Shoigu in unexpected move
Russia's economists have so far largely ensured economic stability and growth despite toughest sanctions ever imposed on a major economy.
Mon May 13 2024
Chinese women economists called 'traitors' online for meeting with Yellen
The women have been lambasted by some netizens who accused them of treason for meeting Janet Yellen and being "radical feminists".
Mon Jul 10 2023
Malaysia's economy grows 5.6% in Q1, above forecast
Economists surveyed by Reuters had forecast annual gross domestic product growth would come in at 4.8% in the January to March period.
Fri May 12 2023
Another round of EPF withdrawals not viable, warn economists
Previous withdrawals have already left millions without pension savings, forcing them to work beyond retirement.
Tue Jan 31 2023
BNM to continue adjusting OPR gradually in line with the health of economy
BNM made no change in the OPR in its first monetary policy meeting for 2023, meeting the expectations of some economists and research houses.
Thu Jan 19 2023
Economists call on government to review tax structure to increase revenue
Economists have called on the government to review the overall tax structure and look into additional measures to increase its revenue stream.
Wed Dec 07 2022
PM Anwar's unity govt will lead to political stability, growth - Economists
The unity government led by Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim will steer the country towards better political stability, which allows the country to progress further as well as attract foreign investments.
Thu Nov 24 2022
Price retention on water, electricity tariff will support businesses, economy - Economists
The government made a strategic call to keep the status quo on electricity and water charges to support businesses, the economy and the people at large, according to economists.
Sat Jun 25 2022
Sri Lanka increases fuel prices to address economic crisis
Fuel and transport price increases will inevitably flow through to food and other goods, economists said.
Tue May 24 2022
Move to allow interstate travel augurs well for tourism, other sectors - Economists
The country's tourism industry is set to rake in major benefits following the government's move to allow interstate travel for fully vaccinated Malaysians from today.
Mon Oct 11 2021
Investments transforming the nation must be supported with high-skilled workforce - Economists
Malaysia's FDI in the first half of 2021 was commendable and reflected that the economic cycle of investing in the country has returned.
Tue Sep 14 2021
Set aside political differences, work together for the economy - Economists
The government and opposition parties in the country should set aside their political differences and work together to restore investor confidence in the economy, according to several economists.
Wed Aug 04 2021
Malaysia's 2021 GDP to grow four pct following NRP announcement - Economists
Economists have projected Malaysia's gross domestic product (GDP) to grow around four per cent in 2021 following the announcement of the National Recovery Plan (NRP) yesterday.
Wed Jun 16 2021