Column articles
My bi-weekly column articles (in Chinese) in Sinchew Daily, a Chinese language newspaper in Malaysia: https://www.sinchew.com.my/column/node_7249.html
Panel discussions and interviews
85. Phone interview with Nanyang Siang Pau, a Chinese language newspaper, on extreme poverty in Malaysia, published on 20 October 2022. The newspaper article can be found here.
84. Video interview with Astro Mandarin News, on Budget 2023, aired on 8 October 2022. Clips from the interview can be found here.
83. Phone interview with Asia Television Southeast Asia News, a Chinese language news outlet, on Budget 2023, published on 8 October 2022. The online articles can be found here and here
82. Live commentary on Budget 2023, hosted by CityPlus FM, a Mandarin radio station, on 7 October 2022. Clips from the live event can be found here.
81. Pre-Budget 2023 commentary, published between 28 September and 4 October on a number of media outlets, including The Sun, Utusan, MalaysiaKini, Nanyang Siang Pau, Malaysian Reserve etc.
80. Email interview with Business Times, an English language business magazine from Singapore, on Ringgit depreciation, published on 3 October 2022.
79. Phone interview with Nanyang Siang Pau, a Chinese language newspaper, on Ringgit depreciation past 1 USD to 4.6, published on 22 September 2022. The newspaper article can be found here.
78. Video interview with Astro Mandarin News, on the impacts of Federal Reserve raising interest rate on exchange rates, aired on 14 September 2022. Clips from the interview can be found here.
77. Phone interview with Nanyang Siang Pau, a Chinese language newspaper, on Ringgit depreciation past 1 USD to 4.5, published on 7 September 2022. The newspaper article can be found here.
76. Whatsapp interview with Nanyang Siang Pau, a Chinese language newspaper, on whether Malaysia will experience bankruptcy like Sri Lanka, published on 29 August 2022. The newspaper article can be found here.
75. Interview with Money Matters, a Mandarin financial and economic programme on 8TV, on the effects of the upcoming general election on the Malaysian economy, aired on 19 August 2022. Clips from the interview can be found here.
74. Phone interview with Nanyang Siang Pau, a Chinese language newspaper, on Ringgit depreciation, published on 18 August 2022. The newspaper article can be found here.
73. Video interview with Astro Mandarin News, on Malaysia's 2022 second quarter GDP, aired on 12 August 2022. Clips from the interview can be found here.
72. Phone interview with Aifm, a Mandarin radio station, on how to reform the subsidy system in Malaysia, aired on 19 July 2022.
71. Video interview with Astro Mandarin News, on whether One Belt One Road is a debt trap, aired on 16 July 2022. Clips from the interview can be found here.
70. Video interview with Astro Mandarin News, on the propsect of Trans-Asian Railway, aired on 15 July 2022. Clips from the interview can be found here.
69. Video interview with Astro Mandarin News, on whether Malaysia will experience bankruptcy like Sri Lanka, aired on 10 July 2022. Clips from the interview can be found here.
68. Video interview with Astro Mandarin News, on subsidy in Malaysia, aired on 9 July 2022. Clips from the interview can be found here.
67. Phone interview with Nanyang Siang Pau, a Chinese language newspaper, on the implications of Federal Reserve raising interest rate, published on 17 June 2022. The newspaper article can be found here.
65. Phone interview with Nanyang Siang Pau, a Chinese language newspaper, on Malaysia's growth challenges, published on 29 May 2022. The newspaper article can be found here.
65. Video interview with Astro Mandarin News, on the effects of raising minimum wage on inflation rate, aired on 27 May 2022. Clips from the interview can be found here.
64. Video interview with Astro Mandarin News, on the rising rate of inflation in Malaysia, aired on 26 May 2022. Clips from the interview can be found here.
63. Video interview with Astro Mandarin News, on the impacts of Bank Negara Malaysia raising interest rate, aired on 12 May 2022. Clips from the interview can be found here.
62. Video interview with Astro Mandarin News, on the impacts of Federal Reserve raising interest rate, aired on 5 May 2022. Clips from the interview can be found here.
61. Phone interview with Aifm, a Mandarin radio station, on the prospects of global recession, aired on 3 May 2022.
60. Phone interview with Nanyang Siang Pau, a Chinese language newspaper, on Johor Bahru - Singapore Rapid Transit System, published on 4 April 2022. The newspaper article can be found here.
59. Live panel discussion with Nanyang Siang Pau, a Chinese language newspaper, on the effects of rising inflation rate, published on 22 January 2022. The newspaper article can be found here.
58. Phone interview with Aifm, a Mandarin radio station, on Employees Provident Fund's account holders' inadequate retirement savings, aired on 30 November 2021.
57. Phone interview with Nanyang Siang Pau, a Chinese language newspaper, on the prospect of reintroduction of GST, published on 22 November 2021. The newspaper article can be found here.
56. Phone interview with Nanyang Siang Pau, a Chinese language newspaper, on Malaysia's third quarter GDP, published on 12 November 2021. The newspaper article can be found here.
55. Live panel discussion on Budget 2022, hosted by CityPlus FM, a Mandarin radio station, on 6 November 2021. Clips from the live event can be found here.
54. Video interview with Astro Mandarin News, on the issue of insufficient retirement savings among EPF members, aired on 3 November 2021. Clips from the interview can be found here.
53. Phone interview with Sincehw Daily, a Chinese language newspaper, on Budget 2022, published on 1 November 2021. The newspaper article can be found here.
52. Live online panel discussion on Budget 2022, hosted by 'Pocketimes', a Mandarin news portal, on 29 October 2021. Clips from the live event can be found here.
51. Live telephone interview on Budget 2022, hosted by 'AiFM', a Mandarin radio station, on 29 October 2021. Clips from the live event can be found here.
50. Live interview with CityPlus FM, a Mandarin radio station, on Malaysia's pre-budget announcement, aired on 3 Septemeber 2021. The recording can be found here
49. Live interview with CityPlus FM, a Mandarin radio station, on Malaysia's 2021 Economic Performance, aired on 19 August 2021. The recording can be found here.
48. Video interveiw with Astro Awani, a TV channel, on Nottingham-World Bank Economics Essay Competition 2021, aired on 1 July 2021. The recording can be found here.
47. Phone interview with Sinchew Daily, a Chinese language newspaper, on the effect of MCO 3.0 on the Malaysian economy, published on 7 May 2021. The newspaper article can be found here.
46. Phone interview with CityPlus FM, a Mandarin radio station, on the effect of MCO 3.0 on the Malaysian economy, aired on 6 May 2021. The recording can be found here.
45. Phone interview with Aifm, a Mandarin radio station, on the government using fund from the National Trust Fund, aired on 29 April 2021.
44. Phone interview with CityPlus FM, a Mandarin radio station, on the salary of Malaysian graduates, aired on 6 April 2021. The recording can be found here.
43. Phone interview with Aifm, a Mandarin radio station, on Malaysia's economic stimulus programme, aired on 19 March 2021.
42. Live interview with CityPlus FM, a Mandarin radio station, on the effect of Fitch downgrading of Malaysia's sovereign credit rating, aired on 15 December 2020. The recording can be found here.
41. Panel discussion on a radio and FB live economic forum, organized by CITPYPlus FM, a Mandarin radio station, on Budget 2021, aired on 10 November 2020. Link to the recording can be found here.
40. Phone interview with Oriental Daily, a Chinese language newspaper, on comments about Budget 2021, published on 9 November 2020. The newspaper article can be found here.
39. Phone interview with Sinchew Daily, a Chinese language newspaper, on expectations about Budget 2021, published on 2 November 2020. The newspaper article can be found here.
38. Panel discussion on 'What Say You' a Mandarin live talk show on TV2, aired on 8 November 2020, on Budget 2021. Link to the recording can be found here.
37. Live interview on 8TV Mandarin News, aired on 6 November 2020, with commentaries about Budget 2021. Link to the recording can be found here.
36. Phone interview with CITYPlus FM, a Mandarin radio station, on expectations on health care spending in Malaysia's Budget 2021, aired on 28 October 2020. Link to the recording can be found here.
35. Live interview on the effects of Covid-19 bills proposed in parliament, hosted by CityPlus FM, a Mandarin radio station, on 19 August, 2020. Clips from the live event can be found here.
34. Live interview on unemployed and youth, hosted by CityPlus FM, a Mandarin radio station, on 17 July, 2020. Clips from the live event can be found here.
33. Phone interview with Aifm, a Mandarin radio station, on how cash handouts should be disbursed, aired on 8 July 2020.
32. Panel discussion on the effects of Covid-19 on the Malaysian Economy, hosted by CityPlus FM, a Mandarin radio station, on 16 May, 2020. Clips from the live event can be found here.
31. Live interview on the effects of Covid-19 on the Malaysian Economy, hosted by 'Pocketimes', a Mandarin news portal, on 14 May 2020. Clips from the live event can be found here.
30. Phone interview with Aifm, a Mandarin radio station, on raising the minimum wage, aired on 23 December 2019.
29. Phone interview with CityPlus FM, a Mandarin radio station, on the prospects of free university education in Malaysia, aired on 5 December 2019.
28. Phone interview with Aifm, a Mandarin radio station, on the developments of Malaysian Ringgit, aired on 4 December 2019.
27. Phone interview with CityPlus FM, a Mandarin radio station, on the effects of migrant workers' remittances on the Malaysian economy, aired on 31 October 2019.
26. Panel discussion on Malaysia's budget 2020, hosted by Pocketimes, a Mandarin news portal, on 11 October, 2019. Clips from the live event can be found here.
25. Phone interview with 'The Oriental Daily News', a Chinese language newspaper, on 'Shared Prosperity 2030', published on 10 May 2019. The newspaper article can be found here.
24. Panel discussion on one year after change of government, hosted by 'Pocketimes', a Mandarin news portal, on 9 May, 2019. Clips from the live event can be found here.
23. Live radio interview on one year after change of government, hosted by CityPlus FM, a Mandarin radio station, on 9 May, 2019. Clips from the live event can be found here.
22. Live radio interview on 2019 Malaysian Economy Outlook, hosted by CityPlus FM, a Mandarin radio station, on 8 January, 2019.
21. A special write-up for Sinchew Daily, a Chinese language newspaper, published on 1st January 2019, entitled 'Wishing for Higher Long-Term Returns'. The newspaper article can be found here.
20. Panel discussion on Malaysia's budget 2019, hosted by Pocketimes, a Mandarin news portal, on 2 November, 2018. Clips from the live event can be found here.
19. Panel discussion on Public Expenditure and Fiscal Planning in Malaysian Economic Summit 2018, hosted by KASI Institute on 16 October 2018.
18. Panel discussion on the effects of Malaysian Prime Minister visiting China, hosted by Pocketimes, a Mandarin news portal, on 29 August, 2018. Clips from the live event can be found here.
17. Panel discussion on Malaysia Economic Monitor: The Quest for Productivity Growth, hosted by Penang Institute and the World Bank, on 26 September 2017. Recording for the live event can be found here.
16. Phone interview with Sinchew Daily, a Chinese language newspaper, on cost of living in Malaysia, published on 26 June, 2016.
15. Panel discussion on Malaysian economy in 2016, hosted by Pocketimes, a Mandarin news portal, on 27 January, 2016.
14. Panel discussion on the effects of Chinese government announcement on the intention to buy Malaysian government debt, hosted by 'Pocketimes', a Mandarin news portal, on 25 November, 2015.
13. Panel discussion on the depreciation of Ringgit, hosted by Pocketimes, a Mandarin news portal, on 19 August, 2015. The full recording of the live event can be found here.
12. Email interview with China Daily, an English newspaper, on ASEAN Banking Integration Framework, published on 22 May, 2015. The newspaper articles can be found here, here and here.
11. Panel discussion on "Public Choice for Prosperity", organized by Institute for Democracy and Economic Affairs, 28 January, 2015.
10. Phone interview with 'Sinchew Daily', a Chinese language newspaper, on the need for federal government budget adjustment, published on 15 January, 2015.
9. Personal interview with Pocketimes, a Mandarin news portal, aired on 9 January, 2015.
8. Phone interview with Pocketimes, a Mandarin news portal, on the Malaysian stock market, aired on 4 December, 2014.
7. Email interview with The Edge Financial Daily, a newspaper, on Malaysia's GDP growth and debt to GDP ratio, published on 17 November, 2014. The newspaper article can be found here.
6. Phone interview with Pocketimes, a Mandarin news portal, on Malaysia Federal Government's Budget 2015, published on 11 October, 2014.
5. Panel discussion on cutting subsidies, organized by the British High Commission and the Institute of Asia Pacific Studies, University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus, 20 March, 2014. The full recording can be found here.
4. Interview with The Star, an English newspaper, on Malaysia Federal Government's Budget 2014 published on 26 October, 2013.
3. Roundtable discussion on Malaysia Federal Government's Budget 2014, published in 'The Oriental Daily News', a Chinese language newspaper on 26 October, 2013.
2. Radio interview with 'People in the Know', an English interview programme of China Radio International on 'middle income trap', aired on 17 January, 2013.
1. Radio interview with 'People in the Know', an English interview programme of China Radio International on 'D8 and Malaysian Economy', aired on 28 November, 2012.