Govt to find ways to reduce people's financial stress without withdrawing EPF savings
Anwar said the people had already been allowed to make several EPF withdrawals before, which caused their retirement amount to decline.
Thu Feb 09 2023
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
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
'Leaving just RM100' - 30 per cent of EPF members withdraw almost all of Account 1 savings
"We find that many members' savings have decreased, we believe about 30 per cent of them have withdrawn almost all of their retirement money in Account 1."
Sat Feb 27 2021
Diversify investments for higher retirement savings
Those wanting to maintain a comfortable life during old age will certainly have made the necessary financial planning for their retirement years, but with inflation and rising cost of living, they rem
Wed Dec 28 2016
EPF concerned with subscribers running out of savings too soon after retirement
many subscribers ran out of their EPF savings within three or five years after their retirement although the life span for Malaysians had increased to 75 years.
Wed Dec 28 2016
EPF helps members plan their retirement
In January 2017, Shahrudin Ahmad will turn 55. Hence, he will be eligible to withdraw his savings from the Employees Provident Fund (EPF) though he has another five more years before he retires.
Wed Dec 21 2016
Woo contributors with better retirement plans
The Employees Provident Fund is urged to come up with better retirement plans for contributors in their retirement years.
Wed Apr 22 2015
Israel, Hezbollah agree to ceasefire brokered by US and France, to take effect Wednesday
Israel will gradually withdraw its forces over 60 days as Lebanon's army takes control of territory near its border with Israel to ensure that Hezbollah does not rebuild its infrastructure there.
Wed Nov 27 2024
'No one will win a trade war,' China says after Trump tariff threat
Donald Trump says he would impose the tariffs until China stops the flow of illegal drugs, particularly fentanyl, into the United States.
Tue Nov 26 2024
What has caused Pakistan's deadly clashes between police and supporters of Imran Khan?
Topping the demands of Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party is the release of all its leaders, including Khan, who has been jailed on a series of corruption charges since August 2023.
Tue Nov 26 2024
One woman or girl killed every 10 minutes by intimate partner or family member - UN
The report highlights that "60 per cent of all female homicides" are committed by "people closely related to them".
Tue Nov 26 2024
Sweden urges Chinese ship to return for undersea cable investigation
Two subsea cables, one linking Finland and Germany and the other connecting Sweden to Lithuania, were damaged in less than 24 hours.
Tue Nov 26 2024
[COLUMNIST] Building more highways won’t solve traffic congestion - reducing demand will
It is clear that adding more lanes and highways doesn't work, because we are still attempting the same approach to solve the issue.
Tue Nov 26 2024
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