![Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-10/71729246938_TBANWARBAJET.jpg)
Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar
The government plans to make it compulsory for all non-citizen workers to contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).
Fri Oct 18 2024
![EPF records 107,105 new member registrations in first quarter EPF records 107,105 new member registrations in first quarter](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/41718180469_BangunanKumpulanWa.jpg)
EPF records 107,105 new member registrations in first quarter
The Employees Provident Fund (EPF) saw a total of 107,105 new member registrations in the first quarter (1Q 2024), bringing the total membership to 16.1 million.
Wed Jun 12 2024
![EPF receives 5.3 mln applications worth RM40.1 bln for special withdrawal facility as of 8 pm April 14 EPF receives 5.3 mln applications worth RM40.1 bln for special withdrawal facility as of 8 pm April 14](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-04/81650097612_kaunterKhidmatPela.jpg)
EPF receives 5.3 mln applications worth RM40.1 bln for special withdrawal facility as of 8 pm April 14
The Employees Provident Fund (EPF) has received a total of 5.3 million applications worth RM40.1 billion under the Special Withdrawal facility as of 8 pm April 14.
Sat Apr 16 2022
![RM10,000 special withdrawal will not affect EPF's investment strategy - CEO RM10,000 special withdrawal will not affect EPF's investment strategy - CEO](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-03/81648727530_AmirHamzahAzizan.jpg)
RM10,000 special withdrawal will not affect EPF's investment strategy - CEO
The RM10,000 special withdrawal facility will not affect the Employees Provident Fund's (EPF) investment strategy this year, said chief executive officer Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.
Thu Mar 31 2022
![EPF: Application for RM10,000 special withdrawal starts from April 1, 2022 EPF: Application for RM10,000 special withdrawal starts from April 1, 2022](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-03/81647437069_kaunterKhidmatPela.jpg)
EPF: Application for RM10,000 special withdrawal starts from April 1, 2022
Applications for a special RM10,000 withdrawal facility from the Employees Provident Fund (EPF) is open to members below age 55 starting April 1, 2022.
Wed Mar 16 2022
![Najib proposes maximum withdrawal for EPF i-Citra to be raised to RM10,000 Najib proposes maximum withdrawal for EPF i-Citra to be raised to RM10,000](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-11/41635750833_TBNAJIBRAZAK.jpg)
Najib proposes maximum withdrawal for EPF i-Citra to be raised to RM10,000
The government has been urged to raise the maximum withdrawal for the Employees Provident Fund (EPF) i-Citra facility to RM10,000.
Mon Nov 01 2021
![KPKT denies involvement in advertisement offering EPF loan scheme KPKT denies involvement in advertisement offering EPF loan scheme](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-03/51584780569_KPKTMalaysia.jpg)
KPKT denies involvement in advertisement offering EPF loan scheme
The Housing and Local Government Ministry (KPKT) today denied any involvement in advertisements offering Employees Provident Fund (EPF) loan schemes that have gone viral on social media and websites.
Wed Oct 06 2021
![EPF: Up to RM1,000 in interim payment for i-Sinar category 2 facility EPF: Up to RM1,000 in interim payment for i-Sinar category 2 facility](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-11/51605527928_KWSP.jpg)
EPF: Up to RM1,000 in interim payment for i-Sinar category 2 facility
EPF said its members who are applying for the i-Sinar facility under Category 2 will receive an interim payment of up to RM1,000 from the total amount applied, starting from Jan 26.
Mon Jan 18 2021
![EPF contributors must beware of scam activities - Tengku Zafrul EPF contributors must beware of scam activities - Tengku Zafrul](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-11/71605763742_tengkuzafrul.jpg)
EPF contributors must beware of scam activities - Tengku Zafrul
Finance Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz today urged Employees Provident Fund (EPF) contributors to beware of scam activities and always protect their personal information.
Wed Dec 16 2020
![No conditions for i-Sinar application, only criteria for verification - EPF No conditions for i-Sinar application, only criteria for verification - EPF](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-06/81592903158_kwsp.jpg)
No conditions for i-Sinar application, only criteria for verification - EPF
There are no conditions attached for i-Sinar withdrawal application and what is outlined are the criteria to ensure that the application matches the Employees Provident Fund's (EPF) internal data.
Sat Dec 05 2020
![EPF offers further details on i-Sinar in response to media query EPF offers further details on i-Sinar in response to media query](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-11/51605527928_KWSP.jpg)
EPF offers further details on i-Sinar in response to media query
The Employees' Provident Fund (EPF), in response to media query, provided the following information on the i-Sinar withdrawal facility.
Sat Dec 05 2020
![i-Sinar: Praises for automatic approval, yet some members still confused i-Sinar: Praises for automatic approval, yet some members still confused](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-11/51605527928_KWSP.jpg)
i-Sinar: Praises for automatic approval, yet some members still confused
The list of categories was published on EPF social media today after it announced the criteria and details for the i-Sinar facility last Wednesday.
Fri Dec 04 2020
![EPF to announce details of i-Sinar programme Wednesday - Tengku Zafrul EPF to announce details of i-Sinar programme Wednesday - Tengku Zafrul](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-11/51605527928_KWSP.jpg)
EPF to announce details of i-Sinar programme Wednesday - Tengku Zafrul
The confusion over the process of withdrawal from Account 1 of the Employees Provident Fund (EPF) under the i-Sinar programme is expected to be cleared next Wednesday (Dec 2).
Sat Nov 28 2020
![Not an easy decision to expand i-Sinar scheme - Johan Not an easy decision to expand i-Sinar scheme - Johan](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2016-01/51453181911_JohanMahmoodMerica.jpg)
Not an easy decision to expand i-Sinar scheme - Johan
The agreement to extend the withdrawal of the i-Sinar scheme from Account 1 of the Employees Provident Fund (EPF) to all members whose income is affected was not an easy decision.
Fri Nov 27 2020
![Eligible members can apply for i-Sinar beginning mid-December - EPF Eligible members can apply for i-Sinar beginning mid-December - EPF](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-11/51604847684_KWSP.jpg)
Eligible members can apply for i-Sinar beginning mid-December - EPF
Eligible members of the Employees Provident Fund (EPF) will be able to apply for the i-Sinar facility starting mid-December.
Thu Nov 26 2020
![China promises Latin America 'trustworthy' ties as Trump lays out demands China promises Latin America 'trustworthy' ties as Trump lays out demands](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-08/41691592123_WangYi.jpg)
China promises Latin America 'trustworthy' ties as Trump lays out demands
Beijing looks to improve its foothold in a region historically under the US sphere of influence.
Thu Feb 20 2025
![Major risks loom as Trump upends US Russia policy Major risks loom as Trump upends US Russia policy](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/81739935395_tbVladimirPutinDon.jpg)
Major risks loom as Trump upends US Russia policy
Washington's approach changes dramatically with the initial meeting between US and Russian negotiators.
Thu Feb 20 2025
![Pope Francis has double pneumonia, complicating his treatment, Vatican says Pope Francis has double pneumonia, complicating his treatment, Vatican says](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/71739950345_PopeFrancis.jpg)
Pope Francis has double pneumonia, complicating his treatment, Vatican says
Doctors say a polymicrobial infection occurs when two or more micro-organisms are involved and can be caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi.
Thu Feb 20 2025
![Philippines' VP Duterte challenges impeachment before Supreme Court Philippines' VP Duterte challenges impeachment before Supreme Court](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/81738903885_TBSaraDuterte.jpg)
Philippines' VP Duterte challenges impeachment before Supreme Court
Sara Duterte makes her first legal move to fight the case that could lead to her removal and lead to a lifetime ban from public office.
Wed Feb 19 2025
![Motor racing - Hamilton steps out in red at unprecedented 10 team F1 launch Motor racing - Hamilton steps out in red at unprecedented 10 team F1 launch](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-12/41733723992_LewisHamilton.jpg)
Motor racing - Hamilton steps out in red at unprecedented 10 team F1 launch
I feel so full of life, so much energy, because everything's new and I'm just focused on what is up ahead, Hamilton says.
Wed Feb 19 2025
![UAE tells US' Rubio it rejects displacement of Palestinians UAE tells US' Rubio it rejects displacement of Palestinians](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/51739962942_SheikhMohamedbinZ.jpg)
UAE tells US' Rubio it rejects displacement of Palestinians
The UAE's stance matters as its one of four Arab nations that normalised ties with Israel during Trumps first term.
Wed Feb 19 2025
![Taylor Swift wins recording artist of the year crown for fifth time Taylor Swift wins recording artist of the year crown for fifth time](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/51739940935_TBTaylorSwift.jpg)
Taylor Swift wins recording artist of the year crown for fifth time
The megastar's "The Tortured Poets Department" record also topped four IFPI charts, the IFPI says.
Wed Feb 19 2025
![More than $50 billion needed to rebuild Gaza, World Bank joint assessment says More than $50 billion needed to rebuild Gaza, World Bank joint assessment says](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-01/71737096454_palestinegazaisr.jpg)
More than $50 billion needed to rebuild Gaza, World Bank joint assessment says
Years of rebuilding work, including clearing unexploded ordinance and millions of tonnes of rubble lie ahead.
Wed Feb 19 2025
![Malaysia’s AI data centre development to be impacted by recent US restrictions - Liew Malaysia’s AI data centre development to be impacted by recent US restrictions - Liew](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/81739939398_TBLiewChinTong.jpg)
Malaysia’s AI data centre development to be impacted by recent US restrictions - Liew
Liew Chin Tong says the restrictions would not affect the development of the domestic data centre ecosystem as a whole.
Wed Feb 19 2025
![Sweden's top court rejects Greta Thunberg lawsuit on climate action Sweden's top court rejects Greta Thunberg lawsuit on climate action](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/81739955532_GretaThunberg.jpg)
Sweden's top court rejects Greta Thunberg lawsuit on climate action
A court cannot decide that the parliament or the government must take any specific action, the Supreme Court says.
Wed Feb 19 2025