EPF special withdrawals totalling RM101 bln benefit 7.34 mln members - MOF
Three special withdrawals from the EPF, namely i-Lestari, i-Sinar and i-Citra have benefitted 7.34 million members or 58 pct of 12.6 million members under 55 years old.
Thu Mar 03 2022
i-Citra: Najib pushes for withdrawals; Tajuddin calls for Cabinet decision to be respected
A government MP today said that the Cabinet's decision to not allow withdrawals from the EPF's i-Citra scheme should be respected for the benefit of people's welfare.
Wed Mar 02 2022
EPF i-Citra withdrawal not best solution for contributors when disaster strikes - Expert
Ahmed Razman said this withdrawal would only reduce their EPF savings for old age.
Sun Jan 09 2022
Govt should not allow further withdrawal from EPF, retirement saving is vital - MEF
The MEF said there should not be any more withdrawal schemes from the EPF savings prior to its members reaching their retirement age of 60 to ensure they have adequate savings.
Wed Dec 15 2021
Low EPF savings among the young adults and middle-aged possible cause of bankruptcy?
Tough measures are needed to deal with the low savings issue that may then morph into a possible bankruptcy crisis.
Fri Nov 26 2021
EPF withdrawals of RM101 bln will not affect domestic financial markets - Mohd Shahar
Mohd Shahar denied that the withdrawals had a negative impact on investments in the Malaysian Government Securities.
Wed Nov 24 2021
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
EPF to focus on rebuilding members savings following withdrawal facilities
The withdrawal facilities were exceptional in nature and were introduced when the pandemic had severely impacted the local economy.
Mon Nov 01 2021
i-Sinar and i-Citra not heavily impacting EPF investment at the moment
Nurhisham Hussein said the fund has a plan in terms of managing the liquidity as well as the cashflow of EPF.
Fri Aug 06 2021
EPF i-Citra withdrawal application starts July 12
According to the EPF, the first payment is expected to be credited into the respective member bank accounts in August 2021.
Sun Jul 11 2021
EPF: i-Citra designed for members to withdraw from Account 2 first
Amir Hamzah said if the amount in Account 2 is inadequate, then we will allow depositors to access Account 1.
Thu Jul 01 2021
i-Sinar withdrawal a case of desperate times calling for desperate measures now and also in the future?
The government should tread carefully, nonetheless.
Tue Jun 29 2021
Armada ready to mobilise machinery to ensure Pemulih initiatives reach target groups
Armada says all the initiatives under PEMULIH were vital to drive the country's economic recovery when the economy opened up gradually.
Tue Jun 29 2021
EPF introduces i-Citra withdrawal facility to help affected members
EPF's i-Citra, the latest withdrawal facility to help its members tide over the impact of the MCO in the short term, will open its application starting July 15.
Mon Jun 28 2021
EPF to introduce i-Citra to ease members' financial burden - PM
Muhyiddin has announced that the EPF will introduce i-Citra, a new facility aimed at easing the financial burden of the fund's members due to the impact of the MCO.
Mon Jun 28 2021
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
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024