Professor Geoffrey Williams A leading economist highlights the widening gap between macroeconomic performance and household realities as income challenges persist BY TENGKU NOOR SHAMSIAH TENGKU ABDULLAH KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 26 – Malaysia heads into 2026 facing a familiar but increasingly pronounced paradox. Key macroeconomic indicators point to resilience, solid GDP growth, low inflation and a…
Prof. Geoffrey Williams shares his analysis on the economic impact of the U.S.–Malaysia trade pact signed during the 47th ASEAN Summit in Kuala Lumpur. BY TENGKU NOOR SHAMSIAH TENGKU ABDULLAH KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 — The 47th ASEAN Summit, hosted by Malaysia in Kuala Lumpur, drew international attention with the presence of U.S. President Donald…
Professor Geoffrey Williams says Budget 2026 is fiscally disciplined and sound but offers limited relief for the public. BY TENGKU NOOR SHAMSIAH TENGKU ABDULLAH KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 12 — Budget 2026, tabled by Prime Minister and Finance Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, marks a shift toward fiscal discipline and technocratic management, with a focus on…
