Govt urged to consider remaining funds of contributors before allowing EPF withdrawals
Amirudin said the remaining savings of contributors are becoming more worrying following several special withdrawal initiatives.
Mon Feb 20 2023
Median EPF savings of all Malaysians down 50pct, that's why no more withdrawals allowed - Ahmad Maslan
More than RM145 bln was withdrawn by 8.1 mln individuals during the pandemic under four special withdrawal schemes, Ahmad Maslan said.
Thu Feb 16 2023
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
EPF special withdrawal will be credited earlier on April 18 - Tengku Zafrul
The payment for the EPF Special Withdrawal of up to RM10,000 will be made earlier on April 18 as compared to April 20 announced previously.
Sun Apr 17 2022
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
Application for special EPF withdrawal from April 1
The special withdrawal is open to members under 55 years old from April 1 to 30 while payment would be made on April 20.
Tue Mar 29 2022
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
Special EPF withdrawal: Wise move to help contributors - UMNO delegates
The government's decision to allow a special withdrawal of RM10,000 from EPF accounts continued to get the attention of delegates at UMNO's Wanita, Youth and Puteri assemblies today.
Thu Mar 17 2022
EPF special withdrawal may trigger higher net selling from local institutional funds - Research houses
The potentially higher net selling was due to the requirement for the EPF to raise liquidity for possible withdrawals by its members.
Thu Mar 17 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
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
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
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
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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
ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025
An excellent rakyat-centric budget under the overarching principle of a caring and humane economy.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives
The government will provide a significant boost to the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) initiatives next year.
Fri Oct 18 2024
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