Economists predict 2021 EPF dividend rate of 5.2-6%
Predictions base rise on better investment performance.
· 2 years ago
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
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
Experts warn against EPF withdrawal in a crisis
Analysts say millions of accounts already depleted, potentially leaving people short at retirement.
· 2 years ago
EPF withdrawals not solution to challenges, Tengku Zafrul says
Finance minister says savings meant to help contributors when they retire.
· 2 years ago
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 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 to launch i-Sayang for married women in Q1 2022
Initiative part of ongoing efforts to improve people’s livelihoods.
· 2 years ago
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
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
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
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
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
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