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KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 11 Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) has appointed Lim Chee Sing as an external member of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) for a two-year term effective Jan 1, 2022. Lim, an economist by training, holds a Master of Business Administration and a Bachelor’s degree in Economics.
04 May 2021 / 14:53 H. Bernama
KUALA LUMPUR: The government should consider implementing a windfall tax on industries that benefit greatly from the Covid-19 crisis, according to Khazanah Research Institute senior advisor Professor Dr Jomo Kwame Sundaram (pix).
“This is precisely the time when you must reform taxes, as you have it (windfall tax) all the time amid extraordinarily high petroleum prices or palm oil prices.
“Why not for other types of industries?” the prominent economist said at a panel discussion held in conjunction with the World Bank Group’s webinar titled “Aiming High: Promoting Inclusion and Financing Shared Prosperity” today.
Asked when is the right time to re-introduce the Goods and Services Tax (GST), Jomo opined that now is the best time to introduce taxes that do not generate revenue immediately, as many were badly impacted by the pandemic.
Tuesday, 04 May 2021 02:51 PM MYT
Khazanah Research Institute senior advisor Professor Jomo Kwame Sundaram opined that now is the best time to introduce taxes that do not generate revenue immediately, as many were badly impacted by the pandemic. Picture by Choo Choy May
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KUALA LUMPUR, May 4 The government should consider implementing a windfall tax on industries that benefit greatly from the Covid-19 crisis, according to Khazanah Research Institute senior advisor Professor Jomo Kwame Sundaram.
“This is precisely the time when you must reform taxes, as you have it (windfall tax) all the time amid extraordinarily high petroleum prices or palm oil prices.
Thailand 25 Mar 2021
Nor Zahidi Alias was the chief economist of the Malaysian Rating Corporation Bhd (MARC).
KUALA LUMPUR: Nor Zahidi Alias has been appointed as an external member of Bank Negara Malaysia’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) for a two-year term, effective Jan 1.
Bank Negara said on Thursday Datuk Dr Gan Wee Beng was reappointed as an external member with effect from April 1.
Under the Central Bank of Malaysia Act 2009, the MPC is responsible for formulating monetary policy and policies for the conduct of monetary policy operations.
It also provides for the appointment of external members to the MPC.
Bank Negara said the appointment of Nor Zahidi and reappointment of Gan will continue to enhance the collective expertise and experience relevant to the responsibilities and functions of the MPC.