Will an Asian Monetary Fund “Buffer” Economic Crisis?
In the early months of 2023, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim advocated for a revival of the idea of the “Asian Monetary Fund” at the Future of ASEAN programme in Bangkok.
A Good Payday for EPF Contributors
With the current economic challenges, the 5.35% dividend by the Employees Provident Fund (EPF) for 2022 is considered good for contributors, say economists.
Are You Financially Savvy Enough to Achieve Financial Freedom?
There is a saying that ‘money can’t buy everything, but everything involves money’.
The State of the Nation: M40, B40 to Feel the Pinch from Low Value Goods Tax
In April, Malaysia could impose a new 10% sales tax on goods priced RM500 and below that are sold online and shipped via land, sea or air.
Hewawasam Puwakpitiyage Lakshan Sanjana: A Good Account of My Time
The university experience you get while studying is not limited to your major. It is also an opportunity for students to grow personally and learn about different cultures, traditions, and environments.
Expectation of Higher, Not Actual, Inflation is the Issue
Actual inflation is not the issue, but the expectation of higher inflation by the consumers, businesses, and investors is the concern that will have an impact on the retail industry, experts say.
Unity Government Provides Strong Foundation for Growth and Stability, Says Economist
Malaysia’s new unity government, with a sense of political correctness, will provide a strong foundation for economic growth and stability this year despite fears of a recession among developing countries, economist Prof Marc Lim said today.
The State of the Nation: Bank Negara’s Pause Not Leading to a Pivot Yet as Most Still See Higher Rates in 2H
Bank Negara Malaysia’s decision last week to hold back another increase in the overnight policy rate (OPR) in view of a slowdown in the economy this year seems to have added an element of uncertainty to the projections of economists and capital market players.
Revitalising Key Sectors
The Covid-19 pandemic has been difficult for everyone, and even more so for businesses in Malaysia with the stop-start movement control orders over the last 16 months and a half.
Action in Accounting Research
The COVID-19 pandemic provides unmistakable evidence of the current tempest sweeping the face of the earth that has resulted in humanity’s foundations being rocked.
Engaging a Large Group – A Personal Experience
As my face-to-face lectures involved around 400 students, I sometimes envisioned myself as the Asian version of Ellen DeGeneres when I used the microphone. With my PowerPoint slides, the colourful Sharpie pens I used to demonstrate accounting solutions subsequently projected to the screen by the…
