Consider This: EPF Flexible Account - Restructuring and Reallocation Explained
EPF will launch a new Flexible Account on May 11th to give members access to a portion of their retirement savings. However the move has drawn mixed responses from the public and from experts. On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Balqais Yusoff, Head of the Policy and Strategy Department at EPF, who led the teams that designed the restructuring for the accumulation phase, as well as to Dr Amjad Rabi, a social security economist who is currently a visiting expert at Universiti Malaya’s Social Wellbeing Research Centre.
Fri Apr 26 2024
Malaysian govt securities to remain robust despite restructuring of EPF accounts
CIMB IB expects the impact of EPF's introduction of a third account, on MGS and GII demand to be mitigated by strong net contributions.
Fri Apr 26 2024
EPF says Account Fleksibel is optional; expects about RM25 bln withdrawal in first year
Akaun Fleksibel is a new account that provides flexibility for short-term financial needs, where savings can be withdrawn at any time.
Thu Apr 25 2024
EPF announces account restructuring initiative, members to have flexible account from May 11
Under the account restructuring initiative, all accounts of members under the age of 55 will be restructured to three accounts.
Thu Apr 25 2024
Akaun 3: Inisiatif yang melegakan rakyat, namun ancaman jika tersalah langkah
Ketua Ekonomi, Bank Muamalat Malaysia Bhd, Dr Mohd Afzanizam Abdul Rashid menasihatkan orang ramai untuk membuat keputusan bijak sebelum membuat pengeluaran Akaun 3 KWSP.
Wed Apr 24 2024
Niaga AWANI: Akaun 3 KWSP: Tingkat literasi kewangan, depani krisis persaraan
Ketua Ekonomi, Bank Muamalat Malaysia Bhd, Dr Mohd Afzanizam Abdul Rashid berkongsi pandangan beliau berkenaan pelaksanaan Akaun 3 KWSP serta bagaimana pentingnya literasi kewangan dalam mendepani krisis persaraan.
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Wed Apr 24 2024
[COLUMNIST] Some brief comments on the RM with reference to Japan
The underlying fundamentals of the Japanese financial system and the economy remain strong, stable and robust.
Tue Apr 16 2024
EPF commits RM250 mln to catalysing Malaysian mid-to-growth stage companies
Gobi Partners is a pan-Asian venture capital firm with an extensive investing track record.
Mon Mar 18 2024
[COLUMNIST] Let fiscal policy be the primary driver to address the ringgit depreciation
Fiscal policy remains best poised as the most effective macro-economic tool to mitigate the impact from the RM's depreciation.
Mon Mar 04 2024
Salary deductions: Employers told to follow proper procedure
Steven Sim Chee Keong said an internal inquiry process must take place before imposing disciplinary action.
Thu Feb 22 2024
73 per cent production companies unaware of need to obtain license before employing child, young actors - DOSM
Datuk Seri Dr Mohd Uzir Mahidin said 361 companies that employ child and young actors in film and dramas were involved in the survey.
Mon Feb 19 2024
Ahmad Zulqarnain resigns as PNB chief to helm EPF as CEO
Ahmad Zulqarnain Onn succeeds Senator Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan, who was appointed as the Minister of Finance II last month.
Fri Jan 26 2024
Recruitment of new civil servants on non-pensionable permanent basis - DPM Zahid
Datuk Seri Dr. Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said the new recruitment policy would be implemented this year, with details to be announced by PSD.
Thu Jan 25 2024
[COLUMNIST] The EPF in an environment of interest rate hikes
EPF's financial performance for the first three quarters of FY 2023 is expected to have been sustained in the fourth quarter.
Mon Jan 22 2024
Appointment of new EPF CEO to be decided soon - PM
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the names of several candidates have been submitted, but appointment needs to go through several processes.
Thu Jan 18 2024
Amerika Syarikat mungkin haramkan firma dron China, DJI
Amerika Syarikat kini turut sedang pertimbangkan DJI sebagai ancaman sekuriti, dan mungkin melakukan perundangan untuk mengharamkan DJI.
Sat Apr 27 2024
Bersatu ambil tindakan susulan terhadap enam ahli Parlimen - Muhyiddin
Bersatu sedang melaksanakan tindakan susulan terhadap enam ahli Parlimennya yang menyokong Perdana Menteri selepas meminda Perlembagaan parti bulan lalu.
Sat Apr 27 2024
'Made in Malaysia' - Apple punyai 19 kilang pembekal di negara ini
Malaysia merupakan salah satu negara yang mempunyai beberapa kilang pembekal yang menawarkan komponen kepada Apple.
Sat Apr 27 2024
SPRM lancar bilik gerakan PRK Kuala Kubu Baharu
SPRM melancarkan bilik gerakan, bagi membolehkan orang ramai menyalurkan maklumat serta aduan berkaitan perbuatan rasuah dan salah guna kuasa.
Sat Apr 27 2024
WEF anjur mesyuarat khas di Arab Saudi ketika suhu geopolitik Asia Barat memanas
WEF keluar dari kelazimannya dengan menganjurkan mesyuarat khas dua hari, 28-29 April 2024 di Riyadh, Arab Saudi.
Sat Apr 27 2024
Kerajaan rangka hala tuju beri lebih banyak perlindungan kepada kanak-kanak
Kerajaan akan merangka hala tuju bagi memberikan lebih banyak perlindungan dari segi undang-undang kepada kanak-kanak di negara ini.
Sat Apr 27 2024
Tiada tepung di pasaran tempatan mengandungi benzoil peroksida melebihi kadar dibenarkan - KKM
Tiada mana-mana jenama tepung di pasaran tempatan mengandungi benzoil peroksida melebihi paras yang dibenarkan di bawah undang-undang.
Sat Apr 27 2024
Freedom Flotilla to Gaza: Semua delegasi diminta pulang, FFC akan maklumkan tarikh baharu misi
Menurut Jawatankuasa Pemandu FFC, Ann Wright, pihaknya akan memaklumkan perkembangan terbaharu kepada semua delegasi terlibat sekiranya tarikh akhir pelayaran ditetapkan.
Sat Apr 27 2024
Bytedance enggan jual TikTok di Amerika Syarikat
BYTEDANCE kini mengatakan mereka tidak akan menjual perniagaan TikTok di Amerika Syarikat (AS).
Sat Apr 27 2024
Malaysia komited tingkat hubungan dua hala bersama Libya
Malaysia terus komited mempertingkatkan hubungan dua hala yang berterusan bersama Libya demi manfaat bersama dalam pelbagai sektor.
Sat Apr 27 2024