Dr Cassey Lee is a Principal Fellow and the Coordinator of the Regional Economic Studies Programme at ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute.
He is currently the co-managing editor of the Journal of Southeast Asian Economies and associate editor of the Journal of Economic Surveys, Asian Economic Journal and Asian Economic Policy Review.
Cassey Lee
The Malaysian government’s latest budget contains several goodies for prospective voters. However, where the governing coalition’s general election performance is concerned, timing will be everything.
Cassey Lee
A flurry of bilateral agreements on travel, transport, logistics, technology, and digital economy signal closer Malaysia-China cooperation in the future.
Cassey Lee
The ringgit’s recent appreciation has been attributed to sound government policies. Based on economic fundamentals, however, such an appreciation might not be sustainable in the long run.
Cassey Lee
This Long Read argues that strengthening the economic relationship between Malaysia and China can potentially contribute towards Malaysia’s structural transformation in terms of re-industrialisation and greening of its economy.
Cassey Lee
Anwar Ibrahim’s ratings have been sliding as Malaysia’s economic concerns continue to mount. But the prime minister should not be blamed entirely.