Economists predict 2021 EPF dividend rate of 5.2-6%

Predictions base rise on better investment performance.

· 2 years ago

Economists predict 2021 EPF dividend rate of 5.2-6%

MP wants govt to explain ‘reckless’ unsecured loans to Genting Hong Kong

Wong Chen wants to know why bankers were so cavalier with RM2.5 billion in taxpayers’ money, with company on brink of collapse.

By Raevathi Supramaniam · 2 years ago

MP wants govt to explain ‘reckless’ unsecured loans to Genting Hong Kong

Umno trying to help people, Zahid says on call for more EPF withdrawals

He says party speaking on behalf of public, not for political mileage.

By Ragananthini Vethasalam · 2 years ago · 4 comments

Umno trying to help people, Zahid says on call for more EPF withdrawals

Experts warn against EPF withdrawal in a crisis

Analysts say millions of accounts already depleted, potentially leaving people short at retirement.

· 2 years ago

Experts warn against EPF withdrawal in a crisis

EPF withdrawals not solution to challenges, Tengku Zafrul says

Finance minister says savings meant to help contributors when they retire.

· 2 years ago

EPF withdrawals not solution to challenges, Tengku Zafrul says


EPF Act has no provision that allows withdrawals for natural disasters

Body says it is committed to help members rebuild retirement income adequacy.

· 2 years ago · 1 comment

EPF Act has no provision that allows withdrawals for natural disasters

More i-Citra withdrawals put future retirees at grave risk

· 2 years ago · 1 comment

EPF contributions to go into Account 1, govt says

Deputy minister says necessary to replenish retirement funds first for people who withdrew under stimulus packages.

By Chan Kok Leong · 2 years ago

EPF contributions to go into Account 1, govt says

EPF to launch i-Sayang for married women in Q1 2022

Initiative part of ongoing efforts to improve people’s livelihoods.

· 2 years ago

EPF to launch i-Sayang for married women in Q1 2022

Allow EPF Account 1 withdrawal to pay medical bills, MP says

Lanang lawmaker says move can be implemented if Account 2 savings insufficient.

· 2 years ago

Allow EPF Account 1 withdrawal to pay medical bills, MP says

Experts call for quality jobs, older retirement age to refill EPF savings

They highlight urgent need to review social protection framework and Malaysians' lack of financial literacy.

By Ragananthini Vethasalam, Alfian Z.M. Tahir · 2 years ago · 1 comment

Experts call for quality jobs, older retirement age to refill EPF savings

Budget 2022 ignores EPF replenishment, economist says

Analyst says wealth fund needs recovery following impact of i-Sinar, i-Lestari withdrawals.

By Ragananthini Vethasalam · 2 years ago

Budget 2022 ignores EPF replenishment, economist says

EPF to focus on rebuilding members’ savings after withdrawal facilities

Retirement savings fund says more than 7.4 million members withdrew RM101 billion under i-Lestari, i-Sinar and i-Citra.

· 2 years ago

EPF to focus on rebuilding members’ savings after withdrawal facilities

Only 3% Malaysians can afford to retire, EPF says

Officer says under-50s members have low savings due to Covid-19-related withdrawals.

· 2 years ago

Only 3% Malaysians can afford to retire, EPF says

Umno no. 2, youth chief at odds over EPF issues

Mohamad Hasan concerned over lack of focus on returning money to contributors, Asyraf Wajdi unhappy one-off withdrawal under i-Citra not allowed.

By Alfian Z.M. Tahir · 2 years ago · 1 comment

Umno no. 2, youth chief at odds over EPF issues