EPF records total investment income of RM33.19 bln in 1H 2023
The amount was after netting off listed equity write-downs recorded for the period under review, said the EPF in a statement today.
Tue Aug 15 2023
EPF dividends: Why is the Shariah dividend lower?
For the first time ever, EPF declared two dividends. But why is the Simpanan Shariah dividend lower?
Mon Feb 12 2018
EPF investment income jumps 73.9 pct to RM11.79 bln in 1Q17
Chief Executive Officer Datuk Shahril Ridza Ridzuan said the bullish performance was boosted by the significantly improved domestic and global markets in the quarter under review.
Tue May 30 2017
EPF sees more members migrating to Simpanan Shariah in 2018
The Employees Provident Fund (EPF) expects to see more members migrating to the shariah-compliant retirement scheme from 2018 onwards.
Thu Apr 20 2017
Dec 23 last date to convert to EPF Shariah scheme
According to EPF, Simpanan Shariah will go into implementation on Jan 1, 2017.
Tue Dec 20 2016
EPF's Simpanan Shariah hits RM41.1 bln
The Employees Provident Fund (EPF) announced that 41.07 per cent, amounting to RM41.1 billion, from the initial allocation of RM100 billion for Simpanan Shariah 2017 has been taken up.
Wed Sep 14 2016
Simpanan Shariah does not provide minimum dividend guarantee - EPF
The Shariah Advisory Committee comprises no fewer than three members who are qualified in shariah or possess shariah knowledge and experience in banking, finance and law or other related discipline.
Mon Aug 22 2016
EPF's Simpanan Shariah 2017 reaches RM25.1 billion - Shahril Ridza
EPF announced that 25.09 per cent, amounting to RM25.1 billion, from the initial allocation of RM100 billion for Simpanan Shariah 2017 have been utilised as of Aug 14, 2016.
Mon Aug 15 2016
Simpanan Shariah: EPF to allocate up to RM30b annually
EPF CEO Datuk Shahril Ridza Ridzuan said the retirement fund had started the registration process for its members to convert their conventional savings to shariah-compliant savings.
Mon Aug 08 2016
No conventional banking in EPF's 'Simpanan Shariah' portfolio
Nevertheless, its investment strategy will still be guided by its Strategic Asset Allocation model.
Mon Jul 25 2016
Effective date for EPF Simpanan Shariah subject to yearly shariah fund allocation
EPF said the fund's yearly allocation is provided on a first-come first-served basis and other conditions implemented by the EPF Board.
Tue Jun 28 2016
Registration for EPF's Simpanan Shariah option opens on Aug 8
Simpanan Shariah is a new savings option for members who wish to convert their current conventional accounts to one that is shariah-compliant.
Mon Jun 20 2016
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
TikTok decision coming soon as Jan. 19 divestment deadline looms
Judges are reviewing TikTok's challenge to a law requiring ByteDance to sell its US assets by Jan. 19 or face a ban.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Lebanese sources: Biden, Macron set to announce Israel-Hezbollah truce
In Washington, White House national security spokesperson John Kirby said, "We're close" but "nothing is done until everything is done".
Tue Nov 26 2024
PM meets chaebol tycoon to attract more FDI to Malaysia
Chaebols are prominent figures from South Korea's family-owned conglomerates.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Govt won't allow non-citizen vehicles to enjoy RON95 subsidy - Economy Ministry
The implementation of the RON95 subsidy in 2025 is expected to provide savings of RM3.6 billion to government expenditure.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Ringgit opens lower as greenback gains ground
Dr Mohd Afzanizam says the market responded positively to news of hedge fund manager Scott Bessent heading the US Treasury Department.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Management of low-cost housing, gov't quarters, focus at Dewan Rakyat today
Also among the highlights, UNICEF report on 12.3pct of teenagers in Klang Valley's PPR face mental health issues and suicidal tendencies.
Tue Nov 26 2024
UN Resolution 1701, cornerstone of any Israel-Hezbollah truce
Here are the resolution's main terms, and a note about subsequent violations and tensions.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Record aid worker deaths in 2024 in 'era of impunity', UN says
So far this year there have been 281 aid worker victims, according to the Aid Worker Security database.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Why India's toxic farm fire counting method is disputed
Here's how India counts farm fires - a major contributor to severe pollution in the north - and why its method is being questioned.
Tue Nov 26 2024