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Aug 18, 20213 min read

Does UBI make life easier but people lazier?

Since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, the unemployment rate has continuously risen. Even if people didn’t lose their jobs during...

Aug 9, 20213 min read

The Edge Markets: Malaysia’s June IPI beats expectations, better outlook seen in 2H21

Malaysia’s 1.4% growth for its June industrial production index (IPI) data came in less severe than expected, economists said.

Aug 6, 20214 min read

Malaysia's economic growth model is on the brink of collapse

Putrajaya must do more than rely on an influx of cheap labor.

Jul 30, 20211 min read

Business Conditions Index 2nd Quarter 2021

SURVEY AT A GLANCE The BCI fell 24.3 points quarter-on-quarter to 87.5 in 2Q2021. The Expected Index (EI) declined to 110, largely...

Jul 30, 20211 min read

Consumer Sentiment Index 2nd Quarter 2021

SURVEY AT A GLANCE Growing Worries The CSI had plummeted further below the optimism threshold in 2Q2021. At 64.3, it had lost 34.6 points...

Jul 30, 20214 min read

The Star: MIER: Consumers’ finances worsen, job outlook weakens

MIER's consumer sentiments report for the second quarter to June showed signs of consumer fatigue are becoming more apparent and may worsen.