Call to expand initiatives under PENJANA to ease people's burden
Extending the loan moratorium is better than withdrawing money from the EPF Account 1 which is a saving scheme for old age.
Sun Nov 01 2020
EPF to members: Make use of retirement advisory service, existing govt assistance
The fund stated that accessing their hard-earned savings in Account One should not be the only way for the members to get cash.
Sat Oct 31 2020
EPF concerned with subscribers running out of savings too soon after retirement
many subscribers ran out of their EPF savings within three or five years after their retirement although the life span for Malaysians had increased to 75 years.
Wed Dec 28 2016
Malaysians working abroad eligible to contribute to EPF
Johor EPF branch Retirement Advisory Service (RAS) officer, Faizal Abu Al-Ashari said those below 55 years-old can register as EPF members to make savings until they reach retirement age.
Tue Dec 27 2016
EPF's RAS gains attention in Penang
The Employees Provident Fund's (EPF) Retirement Advisory Service (RAS) at its branch in Seberang Jaya, Penang has attracted the interest of a hundred members per month on average since its introductio
Mon Dec 26 2016
EPF helps members plan their retirement
In January 2017, Shahrudin Ahmad will turn 55. Hence, he will be eligible to withdraw his savings from the Employees Provident Fund (EPF) though he has another five more years before he retires.
Wed Dec 21 2016
Public laud retirement advisory service by EPF
The Retirement Advisory Service (RAS)is to enhance the implementation of EPF's long-term plans to help members achieve a sustainable retirement level.
Mon Nov 02 2015
Samples obtained by Chinese spacecraft show moon's ancient volcanism
The material provides new insight into the moon's geological history including the oldest evidence to date of lunar volcanism.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The scamdemic targeting the young and vulnerable
Teenagers and young adults are becoming prime targets for a new wave of cyber scams, a trend raising alarm bells across Southeast Asia.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Japanese manicurist takes on plastic pollution, one nail at a time
Before global leaders address plastic pollution, a Japanese manicurist highlights the issue by incorporating it into her nail designs.
Sat Nov 23 2024
What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration
Here's a timeline of events between now and inauguration day.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The battle to reduce road deaths
In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel
The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024