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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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 of the Employees Provident Fund (EPF) will be able to apply for the i-Sinar facility starting mid-December.
Thu Nov 26 2020
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says BRICS will generate most of global economic growth
Russian President Vladimir Putin will host a summit of the group in the city of Kazan on Oct. 22-24.
Sat Oct 19 2024