By TENGKU NOOR SHAMSIAH TENGKU ABDULLAH KUALA LUMPUR, April 7 – As the United States imposes tariffs on various nations, including Malaysia, concerns about economic survival have surfaced. However, Juwai IQI Global Chief Economist Shan Saeed, with 24 years of financial market experience, offers a reassuring perspective. Shan believes that while tariffs pose challenges, Malaysia’s…
By Tengku Noor Shamsiah Tengku Abdullah KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 5 – The RM13 billion allocation for the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) program in Budget 2025 signals the government’s renewed focus on poverty alleviation. However, this bold financial commitment requires equally bold reforms to unlock its full potential, according to economist Professor Geoffrey Williams, Founder and…
By TENGKU NOOR SHAMSIAH TENGKU ABDULLAH PUTRAJAYA, 0CT 10 – The Forum Serantau YAPEIM 2024 (FSY2024), held on October 1 and 2, was hailed as a major success, drawing over 600 participants from various sectors across Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore, Brunei, Thailand, Cambodia, and the United Kingdom. The two-day event featured more than 60 distinguished panellists…
