Woon Khai Jhek

Monday 31 Mar 2025

21 Mar 2025, 08:00 am

ECONtemplation: Inside-out: The imperative to strengthen Asean tradeWith a combined GDP of over US$3.8 trillion (RM16.8 trillion) and a population exceeding 670 million, Asean stands as one of the fastest-growing economic blocs globally. Yet many of its members are small, open economies heavily reliant on international trade and investment to drive economic devel...

By Woon Khai Jhek / The Edge Malaysia

21 Mar 2025, 08:00 am

Edge Weekly

19 Feb 2025, 08:00 am

ECONtemplation: Tariffs, inflation and the US Fed’s tightropePresident Donald Trump has since his first presidential term cultivated an image of unpredictability — a quality he proudly touts as a strategic advantage. This penchant for sudden policy shifts is not only emblematic of his style but also a source of persistent uncertainty that domestic and glob...

By Woon Khai Jhek / The Edge Malaysia

19 Feb 2025, 08:00 am

Edge Weekly

15 Jan 2025, 08:00 am

ECONtemplation: The bogeyman of 2025As 2025 begins, the global economy, while stabilising, remains weighed down by familiar risks. China’s recovery is sluggish, Europe’s growth is lacklustre and geopolitical tensions rage on in both the Middle East and Eastern Europe. Yet one threat looms larger than the rest — an old adversary pot...

By Woon Khai Jhek / The Edge Malaysia

15 Jan 2025, 08:00 am

Edge Weekly

19 Dec 2024, 08:00 am

ECONtemplation: Malaysia’s Asean chairmanship: Leading through challenges in 2025A friendly comic book character once said, “With great power comes great responsibility”. As Malaysia assumes the Asean chairmanship in 2025, the weight of expectation will rest heavily on its shoulders. Asean faces a year of reckoning, shaped by intensifying external pressures and long-standing ...

By Woon Khai Jhek / The Edge Malaysia

19 Dec 2024, 08:00 am

Edge Weekly

13 Nov 2024, 08:00 am

ECONtemplation: The need to further empower Malaysia’s silver workforceIn a country’s race to future-proof its workforce, the spotlight often falls on the young — fresh graduates who represent the future fuel of economic growth. There is a lot of emphasis on improving the education system and vocational schools to improve the overall quality of these new entrants. B...

By Woon Khai Jhek / The Edge Malaysia

13 Nov 2024, 08:00 am

Edge Weekly

14 Oct 2024, 08:00 am

ECONtemplation: A stronger ringgit isn’t always better unless backed by fundamentalsThe sharp rise of the Malaysian ringgit against the US dollar (USD) over the past few months has sparked the public’s pride in and optimism towards the country. While currencies broadly appreciated against the USD as markets priced in the US rate cut cycle, the ringgit stood out as the top perfor...

By Woon Khai Jhek / The Edge Malaysia

14 Oct 2024, 08:00 am

Edge Weekly

14 Aug 2024, 08:00 am

ECONtemplation: Putting Malaysian SMEs on the path to sustainabilityMelting ice shelves, rising sea levels, record-breaking heat waves — these are powerful images that constantly remind us of the importance of preserving the environment. As the effects of climate change grow more severe each year, so do concerns about a country’s ability to adapt and the calls fo...

By Woon Khai Jhek / The Edge Malaysia

14 Aug 2024, 08:00 am

Edge Weekly

19 Jul 2024, 08:00 am

ECONtemplation: Malaysia’s FDI inflow still strong in 2023, but will it last?Malaysia’s recent foreign direct investment (FDI) data for 2023 reveals a significant year-on-year drop to RM40.4 billion, down from RM75.4 billion in 2022. When the news broke, I was repeatedly asked, “Is this true?” Yes, the data is accurate. This headline figure has understandably raised conce...

By Woon Khai Jhek / The Edge Malaysia

19 Jul 2024, 08:00 am

Edge Weekly

13 Jun 2024, 08:00 am

ECONtemplation: Cut in blanket diesel subsidy not a negative to the economy, in theoryPetrol subsidies have long been a staple of Malaysia’s economic policy, intended to keep fuel prices affordable for consumers and businesses alike. Historically, these subsidies were justified to support economic growth, stabilise transport costs and protect consumers from price volatility. Howev...

By Woon Khai Jhek / The Edge Malaysia

13 Jun 2024, 08:00 am

Edge Weekly

15 Apr 2024, 08:00 am

ECONtemplation: Mismatched workers, missed potentialMalaysia’s labour market was battered in the wake of the pandemic but has since recovered, with unemployment rates returning to pre-crisis levels. However, beneath this seemingly positive trend lies a persisting challenge: underemployment. While the headlines celebrate decreasing joblessness, und...

By Woon Khai Jhek / theedgemalaysia.com

15 Apr 2024, 08:00 am

Tan Kean Soon steps down as T7 Global executive deputy chairman, board says no operational impact

Company auditor loses RM1.29m to investment scam

Huawei posts surprise loss after aggressive tech research

Perak emerges as Malaysia's No 1 sweet corn producer

China's Xi to visit Malaysia in April, SCMP reports

Xi's showdown with Li Ka-shing threatens China’s pro-business push

Trump family to launch US bitcoin mining venture with Hut 8

Renault, Nissan back more share sales in alliance loosening

UK expects to be hit by US tariffs this week as talks continue

China's Xi to visit Malaysia in April, SCMP reports

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