Best for govt to look for other options than special EPF withdrawals - Anwar
PM Anwar said the government will have to consider the plight and the future of EPF contributors before they are allowed another round of special withdrawals.
Mon Jan 16 2023
UMNO will continue to support leadership of PM Ismail Sabri - Ahmad Zahid
Ahmad Zahid expresses appreciation to Ismail Sabri for announcing that the govt is allowing EPF contributors to make a special withdrawal.
Fri Mar 18 2022
EPF to announce details on special withdrawal scheme soon - Tengku Zafrul
EPF will be providing further details on the government's move to allow EPF contributors to make a special withdrawal of RM10,000, as announced by Ismail Sabri Yaakob today.
Wed Mar 16 2022
Only 3 pct of Malaysians can afford their retirement, says EPF
The COVID-related withdrawals over the past two years have had a massive impact on the savings of EPF contributors, as currently, only three per cent of contributors can afford their retirement.
Sun Oct 31 2021
EPF contributors welcome i-Sinar RM1,000 interim payment
As at Jan 4, the EPF has approved 2.5 million out of 3.88 million applications under i-Sinar Category 1.
Sat Feb 06 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
Over 50 pct of EPF contributors aged 54 have below RM50,000 savings
In total, only 34 percent of EPF active contributors reached the level of basic savings by age.
Sat Sep 26 2020
3.5 million EPF contributors getting i-Lestari money
The Employees Provident Fund (EPF) has approved withdrawals from Account 2 totalling RM1.66 billion by 3.5 million contributors under the i-Lestari initiative launched last month.
Sat May 09 2020
1.5 million EPF i-Lestari applications approved - Tengku Zafrul
EPF contributors may withdraw RM500 a month for 12 months from their Account 2, with total withdrawals estimated to reach RM40 billion.
Tue Apr 21 2020
COVID-19: EPF contributors allowed to withdraw money from account two - Muhyiddin
Employees Provident Fund contributors are now allowed to withdraw a maximum of RM500 a month for 12 months to ease their cost of living due to the COVID-19 outbreak.
Mon Mar 23 2020
EPF relaxes Acc 2 withdrawal terms for education loan repayment
Effective July 21, more than 70,000 EPF contributors can use their savings from Account 2 to settle the balance of their education loans, irrespective of their loan agreement dates.
Wed Jul 05 2017
Muslim EPF contributors should understand importance of making nominations
Muslim contributors to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF) were today reminded to take due consideration in making nominations to avoid problems at a later date.
Wed Dec 28 2016
Stop toll increase decision made because of budget allocation, not public pressure - Fadillah
Works Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said Budget 2017 announced by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak had allocated a certain amount for toll charges subsidy.
Sat Nov 05 2016
Increase in minimum wage ensure sufficient retirement savings for EPF contributors
The new minimum wage would be implemented in all sectors except for domestic services and maids.
Mon Oct 26 2015
EPF withrawal age remains at 55 - Najib
Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak says EPF contributors will be allowed to withdraw their savings at the age of 55.
Thu Apr 23 2015
Hyundai to invest RM2.16 bil in Malaysia through strategic partnership with INOKOM
This investment includes efforts to upgrade INOKOM's existing assembly capacity to meet Hyundai's automotive needs.
Tue Nov 26 2024
‘C4Cinta’ sets record as highest-grossing Malaysian Tamil film
'C4Cinta', directed by young filmmaker Karthik Shamalan, has set a new benchmark in Malaysian Tamil cinema.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Man charged with mother's murder, storing body in freezer
The court denied bail and scheduled case mention on Feb 7 for the submission of forensic, autopsy, and chemist reports.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Abolition of examination in schools to reduce pressure on pupils - Fadhlina
The classroom assessment approach offers a much more interesting learning ecosystem, says Fadhlina Sidek.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Google, Meta urge Australia to delay bill on social media ban for children
Google and Meta says the government should wait for the results of an age-verification trial before going ahead.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Judge tosses Trump 2020 election case after prosecutors' request
It represents a big legal victory for Donald Trump, who won the Nov. 5 US election and is set to return to office on Jan. 20.
Tue Nov 26 2024
DHL plane crash in Lithuania leaves authorities searching for answers
Rescue services said the plane hit the ground, split into pieces and slid over 100 metres (110 yards).
Tue Nov 26 2024
National squad to hold friendly matches for 2025 Indoor Hockey World Cup
The warm-up matches will involve matches against better ranked teams in the world, namely Austria (first) and Belgium (third).
Tue Nov 26 2024
G7 seeks unity on ICC arrest warrant for Netanyahu
The United States, part of the G7, has rejected the ICC decision, with President Joe Biden describing it as outrageous.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Francissca Peter remembers Tan Sri Ahmad Nawab: A tribute to a musical legend
A legend who has influenced our music for decades, was one of the highlights of my career, says Francissca Peter.
Tue Nov 26 2024