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The following are the main activities undertaken by SERC:

SERC Post- Budget 2017

Socio- Economic Research Centre (SERC Sdn Bhd) held a research debriefing with Negeri Sembilan Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NSCCCI) on budget 2017. The Budget 2017 is tabled in Parliment on 21st October 2016.

Mr. Lee Heng Guie, Executive Director of SERC highlight the 2017 Budget initiatives, sharing along with his perspectives on the impact of key measures on the economy and various economic sectors.

Research Debriefing with NSCCCI  on 28th of October 2016.

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SERC Visiting to Forest City and Debriefing with JACCCI

Socio- Economic Research Centre (SERC Sdn Bhd)  had an opportunity to visit Forest City Johor and held a research debriefing with Johor Associated Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry (JACCCI) on Understanding the "Price Control and Anti-Profiteering (Mechanism to Determine Unreasonably High Profitfor Goods) Regulations 2016" , 2017 Business Sector and Employer Mandatory Commitment (EMC).

Mr. Lee Heng Guie, Executive Director of SERC shares along his perspectives on the impact of key measures on the economy and various economic sectors.

Research Debriefing with JACCCI  on 9th of March 2017.

The following are the main activities undertaken by SERC:

Press Conference on Quarterly Economy Tracker for July - Sep 2016

Socio- Economic Research Centre (SERC Sdn Bhd) held a media briefing on current economic trends, outlook and challenges during its inaugural release of the Quarterly Economy Tracker for July – September 2016 on 10th October 2016.

During the press conference, Mr. Lee Heng Guie, Executive Director of SERC presented the key trends of global and domestic economic conditions, including issues and challenges impacting the Malaysia economy.

The highlights of the quarterly report and commentaries were given wide media coverage as below: -

1. 中总： 政府背负赤字压力 公仆退休金机制需重组
   [ChinaPress]


2. 李兴裕：过度调整影响140行业 打房措施将放宽
   [eNanYang]


3. 李兴裕：若落实改革公仆退休金．可减轻政府营运开支
   [SinChew]


4. 政府受促改革公务员退休金
   [TheEdgeMarkets]


5. 中总建议　公务员扣款作退休金
   [Orientaldaily]


6. Anggaran RM48 bilion untuk pembangunan
   [Utusan]


7. 李兴裕：向公积金看齐 公仆退休金制应大改革
   [KwongWah]


8. SERC: Budget 2017 must stick to deficit reduction goal
   [theSundaily]




 
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The following are the main activities undertaken by SERC:

Press Conference on Quarterly Economy Tracker for October - December 2016

Socio- Economic Research Centre (SERC Sdn Bhd) held a media briefing on current economic challenges and outlook for 2017.

During the press conference, Mr. Lee Heng Guie, Executive Director of SERC presented the key trends of global and domestic economic conditions, including issues and challenges impacting the Malaysia economy.

The highlights of the quarterly report and commentaries were given wide media coverage as below: -

1. 李兴裕： 仅助长炒楼活动 PR1MA缩禁售期没帮助
   [ChinaPress]


2. 国行稳定汇率今年可奏效 令吉年底有望回升4.2
   [eNanYang]


3. Engage private sector before introducing new policies, govt told
   [TheEdgeMarkets]


4. 中总： 负面情绪拉低币值. 令吉今年料回杨
   [SinChew]

The following are the main activities undertaken by SERC:

Press Conference on Quarterly Economy Tracker for January - March 2017 

Socio- Economic Research Centre (SERC Sdn Bhd) held a media briefing on current economic challenges and outlook for 2017.

During the press conference, Mr. Lee Heng Guie, Executive Director of SERC presented the key trends of global and domestic economic conditions, including issues and challenges impacting the Malaysia economy.

The highlights of the quarterly report and commentaries were given wide media coverage as below: -

1. 李兴裕： 只要无重大外围冲击 大选年不影响外资流入
   [ChinaPress]


2. 盼大选旺经济 政府9或10月前 料捎来利好消息
   [eNanYang]


3. 需刺激私人领域投资带动经济
   [Orientaldaily]


4. SERC maintains GDP target of 4.3% for 2017
   [theSundaily]


5. Private consumption to face headwinds
   [TheEdgeMarkets]


6. Higher GDP forecast for Malaysia on better trade prospects
   [TheStar]

The following are the main activities undertaken by SERC:

Socio- Economic Research Centre (SERC Sdn Bhd)

Mr. Lee Heng Guie, Executive Director of SERC presented the digital economy a driver of innovation, competitiveness and growth impacting the way we live, play, connect and doing business.The highlights was to give a brief understanding on how E-Commerce will affect Malaysia's future growth trajectory.

~ Tapping the Untapped: Opportunities for E-Commerce on 22 May 2017~

Press Conference on Quarterly Economy Tracker for April - June 2017 on 05th July 2017.

The following are the main activities undertaken by SERC:

Press Conference on Quarterly Economy Tracker for April - June 2017 

Socio- Economic Research Centre (SERC Sdn Bhd) held a media briefing on current economic challenges and outlook for 2017. During the press conference, Mr. Lee Heng Guie, Executive Director of SERC presented the current economic conditions and review Malaysia's economic prospects, including issues and challenges faced.

The highlights of the quarterly report and commentaries were given wide media coverage as below: -

1. 2018年预算案 除了减债还是减债！
   [ChinaPress]


2. 无惧高生活成本及通胀率 内需力撑经济亮眼
   [eNanYang]


3. 李兴裕： 下半季度料放缓。马经济增长有望破5%
   [SinChew]


4. 今年初内需和出口额大增 智库调高全年GDP成长预测
   [MalaysiaKini]


5. 中总预测今年经济成长5%
   [Orientaldaily]


6. SERC cautiously optimistic on economy despite GDP forecast upgrade
   [theSundaily]


7. inflation levels expected to moderate further in 2H17 - SERC
   [TheEdgeMarkets]


8. SERC sees Malaysia GDP growing at 5% in 2017
   [TheStar]

The following are the main activities undertaken by SERC:

Press Conference on Quarterly Economy Tracker for July - September 2017 

Socio- Economic Research Centre (SERC Sdn Bhd) held a media briefing on current economic challenges and outlook for 2017. During the press conference, Mr. Lee Heng Guie, Executive Director of SERC presented the current economic conditions and prospects, including issues to be addresed in the tabling of 2018 Budget.

The highlights of the quarterly report and commentaries were given wide media coverage as below: -

1. 中总促公积金局 额外派息于50岁会员
   [ChinaPress]


2. 一扫去年颓势 强劲推动经济 9出口产品首8月飙22
   [eNanyang]


3. 中总建议50岁及以上会员．epf存5万应加派息1%
   [SinChew]


4. 中总：大选前【送礼】 财案料【无痛苦】
   [Orientaldaily]


5. SERC: Budget 2018 to focus on socio-economic aspects
   [theSundaily]


6. Government should consider income tax cuts, says SERC
   [TheEdge]


7. Slower second half seen
   [TheStar]

The following are the main activities undertaken by SERC:

Press Conference on Quarterly Economy Tracker for October - December 2017

Socio- Economic Research Centre (SERC Sdn Bhd) held a media briefing on current economic conditions and review Malaysia's economic prospects in 2018. During the press conference, Mr. Lee Heng Guie, Executive Director of SERC presented the current economic conditions and economic prospects in 2018, including issues and challenges faced in Malaysia.

The highlights of the quarterly report and commentaries were given wide media coverage as below: -

1. SERC sees Ringgit 38 end 2018 Malaysia Readies OPR Hike
   [TheEdgeMarkets]


2. After disappointing 2017 visitor numbers, economist calls for indepth study to boost tourism
   [TheEdgeMarkets]


3. Ringgit seen at 3.8000 as Malaysia prepares for interest rate hike - SERC's Lee Heng Guie
   [TheEdgeMarkets]


4. 李兴裕：追随世界经济复苏脚步 国行料下周升息
   [SinChew]


5. 18月新高 马币一度冲3.9400
   [SinChew]


6. 过去4年劲贬近32% 令吉还可圣上看3.80
   [ChinaPress]


7. 中总社经中心:应对外围因素国行料下周升息0.25%
   [eNanYang]


8. 李兴裕：我国外围经济好转 国行料下周升息25基点
   [KwongWah]


9. All domestic economic sector to grow in 2018: SERC
   [NewStraitsTimes]


10. SERC：下周料升息　全年GDP成长5.1%
    [Orientaldaily]


11. SERC: Cautious but positive outlook for property sector in 2018
    [EdgeProp]


12. GDP growth to moderate to 5.1% this year: SERC
    [theSundaily]


13. GDP growth to moderate to 5.1% this year: SERC
    [BHOnline]


14. Exports to continue growing although at slower pace
    [TheStar]