DEAN Patricia Empleo and Assistant Dean Francisco Caliwan Jr. of the University of Santo Tomas-Alfredo M. Velayo College of Accountancy were appointed to the working committees of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) Accounting Education Workgroup (AAEW) during its 14th meeting at the Unitar International University in Selangor, Malaysia.
PETALING JAYA: With global headwinds affecting the world economy, coupled with the disruption of shipping lanes, Malaysia as a trading nation is expected to feel the brunt of higher inflationary pressures this year.
PETALING JAYA: The household debt situation, which is high but manageable, should not make corporate Malaysia complacent but instead proactive measures should be taken to ensure that it does not worsen.
Malaysia has enormous potential to rise as a vibrant economy. It has the necessary ingredients like resources, a skilled workforce and good economic fundamentals.