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Category: Economics
Fuel Price Hikes Underscore Policy Dilemma
The article reports on the fuel price increase implemented by Malaysian administration under Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badwai. This action caused thousands of Malaysians to gather in Kuala Lumpur to protest against fuel hikes, giving more pressure for the prime minister and giving support to a restored opposition. Cost-cutting measures were carried out in an… Continue reading Fuel Price Hikes Underscore Policy Dilemma
Malaysia Airline System Berhad SWOT Analysis
A company profile of Malaysia Airline System Bhd, provider of airline and air cargo services, is presented. An overview of the company is given, along with key facts including contact information, and revenues. A SWOT analysis is provided which includes strengths, weaknesses, opportunities for improvement and threats. Download
A Complete Demand System of Food in Malaysia.
Tey, Yeong Sheng Shamsudin, Mad Nasir, Zainalabidin et al There has been a notable success in the Malaysian economy, with its countrymen getting wealthier and food consumption undergoing transitional changes. This study intends to analyze the complete demand system of food in Malaysia by using the Household Expenditure Survey 2004/2005 via the Linear Approximate Almost… Continue reading A Complete Demand System of Food in Malaysia.
A Study of Individual Taxpayer’s Perception of Tax Practitioners in Malaysia
The paper examines Malaysian taxpayers’ perceptions of their current tax practitioner as well as the attributes of the ideal tax practitioners that they are looking for. The study shows that gender, age and education level are significantly correlated with the attributes of their ideal tax practitioners. Majority of females, in the age group over 31… Continue reading A Study of Individual Taxpayer’s Perception of Tax Practitioners in Malaysia
MYR: Further Gains In 2008
The article reports on the further appreciation for the Malaysian ringgit as forecasted throughout 2008 and 2009. The trend was impacted by the robust macro economic fundamentals and official tolerance for a stronger currency. However, two risks have been anticipated for the recent forecast including a sharper slowdown in the U.S. which will further depress… Continue reading MYR: Further Gains In 2008
The Impact of Asian Financial Crisis and the Spillover Effects on Three Pacific-Basin Stock Markets–Malaysia, Singapore and Hong Kong
The empirical results provide three interesting findings. First, the results indicate that both the US and the Japanese markets appear to be playing a significant role in transmitting the mean and volatility spillover effects in the Pacific-Basin region. Second, while the US market appeared to be more influential during the pre-crisis period, the Japanese market… Continue reading The Impact of Asian Financial Crisis and the Spillover Effects on Three Pacific-Basin Stock Markets–Malaysia, Singapore and Hong Kong
The Efficiency of Non-Bank Financial Institutions: Empirical Evidence from Malaysia
By applying the non-parametric Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA) method this paper attempts to investigate the efficiency of Malaysian Non-Bank Financial Institutions (NBFIs), during the period of 2000–2004. Our results suggest that the merchant banks have exhibited mean overall efficiency of 78.1% while the finance companies’ mean overall efficiency was 91.3%. Source International Research Journal of… Continue reading The Efficiency of Non-Bank Financial Institutions: Empirical Evidence from Malaysia
MYR: Heading To 3.00 In 2008.
The article offers a forecast for the Malaysian ringgit in 2008 and 2009. The authors predict an ascent in the ringgit against the U.S. dollar by the end of the said periods underpinned by robust economic growth and account surplus. They cite the potential reintroduction of offshore trading in the ringgit due to strong balance… Continue reading MYR: Heading To 3.00 In 2008.
Market Microstructure Changes and Time to Equilibrium (TTE)? Evidence Bursa Malaysia
The central idea of market microstructure changes is to gain market efficiency. Since 1990, Bursa Malaysia has made various changes to the market microstructure, including the introduction of computerized trading, a central depository system, and efficient clearing and settlement systems. This study determines whether market microstructure changes affect market efficiency using the time to equilibrium… Continue reading Market Microstructure Changes and Time to Equilibrium (TTE)? Evidence Bursa Malaysia