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Mar Apr 2020
22 posts
MIA is Steadfast in Supporting Members and Stakeholders Throughout the COVID-19 Crisis
The ongoing COVID-19 crisis is having an unprecedented impact on accountants and businesses as the Malaysian economy grinds to a standstill in the wake of the Government’s Movement Control Order which restricts economic and social activities to flatten the infection curve.
Government Announces Economic Stimulus Package 2.0 Totalling RM250 Billion
Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin has announced a follow-up Economic Stimulus Package (ESP) of RM250 billion to cushion the impact of the COVID-19 outbreak and ensure that Malaysia’s people, businesses and the overall economy are protected and more resilient.
UPDATES: Covid-19 and Movement Control Order
We wish to share with members the essence of the Prime Minister’s announcement today, MIA’s recent statements as well as FAQs and resources from the other relevant authorities on COVID-19 and the Movement Control Order for members’ information and update.
Accountants, It’s Time to Take the Driver’s Seat to Mitigate Climate Change
As the impacts of climate change accelerate, treating climate as a systemic risk means that climate policy has to influence change in the system. Carbon pricing mechanisms are therefore a necessity (although not a panacea) as price ultimately changes behaviour and choices.