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EPF's Account 3: Avoid impulsive withdrawals, financial planning crucial - Experts

EPF's Account 3: Avoid impulsive withdrawals, financial planning crucial - Experts

The ability for EPF to withdraw funds from Account 3, especially upon retirement, presents both opportunities and challenges.
Thu May 09 2024
M'sia mulls giving full tax exemption on emergency PRS withdrawals

M'sia mulls giving full tax exemption on emergency PRS withdrawals

Malaysia is considering to provide full tax exemptions on withdrawal from private retirement scheme (PRS) funds for emergency purposes.
Wed May 08 2024
[COLUMNIST] Malaysian Education Quagmire: Destruction of current & future human capital

[COLUMNIST] Malaysian Education Quagmire: Destruction of current & future human capital

This shift in attitude raises critical questions about the potential consequences for the future workforce, economy, and societal development.
Sun Sep 03 2023
Battersea Power Station opens its doors to the public

Battersea Power Station opens its doors to the public

World-renowned landmark, Battersea Power Station, opens to the public today following a transformational eight-year restoration, alongside a new pedestrianised high street, Electric Boulevard
Fri Oct 14 2022
EPF declares dividend of 6.1 pct for conventional savings, 5.65 pct for shariah for 2021

EPF declares dividend of 6.1 pct for conventional savings, 5.65 pct for shariah for 2021

EPF declared a dividend rate of 6.10 pct for conventional savings for 2021 with a total payout of RM50.45 billion.
Wed Mar 02 2022
COVID-19 brings inequalities into sharper focus, concern:  EPF CEO

COVID-19 brings inequalities into sharper focus, concern: EPF CEO

The impact of inequalities has been a challenging issue that hinders the development of communities around the world.
Wed Nov 24 2021
Number of laid-off workers during MCO among focus in parliament today

Number of laid-off workers during MCO among focus in parliament today

The matter will be raised during the question and oral answer session by Su Keong Siong (PH-Kampar).
Wed Sep 29 2021
King, Queen on special visit to UK

King, Queen on special visit to UK

Their Majesties have consented to visit the Malaysian High Commission in London on Sept 24 for a meeting with Malaysians.
Fri Sep 17 2021
i-Sinar and i-Citra not heavily impacting EPF investment at the moment

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
Love Scam: Woman loses RM11,700 to pay for 'COVID-19 quarantine, treatment costs'

Love Scam: Woman loses RM11,700 to pay for 'COVID-19 quarantine, treatment costs'

The victim who is still single and now unemployed, has made several payments to an account using money from her EPF account.
Sun Aug 01 2021
EPF i-Sinar withdrawal gives positive immediate impact to real economy - BNM

EPF i-Sinar withdrawal gives positive immediate impact to real economy - BNM

Abdul Rasheed said that in terms of retirement savings, however, the buffer needed to be strengthened and rebuilt.
Fri Apr 02 2021
RM19.45 bln, RM52.48 bln withdrawals from i-Lestari and i-Sinar approved - Tengku Zafrul

RM19.45 bln, RM52.48 bln withdrawals from i-Lestari and i-Sinar approved - Tengku Zafrul

Up till March 14 this year, i-Sinar withdrawals of RM52.48 billion have been approved for 5.94 million applicants.
Wed Mar 24 2021
Planning for longevity risk - What you should know

Planning for longevity risk - What you should know

Malaysia is becoming an ageing nation, with life expectancy increasing to 80 years by 2040. Do we have enough savings to sustain our livelihood up to the expected life expectancy of the nation?
Sun Mar 21 2021
COVID: Government to focus on reducing poverty rate - Mustapa

COVID: Government to focus on reducing poverty rate - Mustapa

Expenditure and Basic Amenities Survey 2019 showed the poverty rate for the year was 5.6 per cent, and it could now increase by almost three per cent.
Fri Mar 12 2021
40 pct of millenials spend beyond their means - Tengku Zafrul

40 pct of millenials spend beyond their means - Tengku Zafrul

Tengku Zafrul said according to Bank Negara Malaysia, 47 per cent of Malaysian youths have high credit card debts.
Tue Mar 09 2021
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year

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

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 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 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

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 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

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

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

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

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