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
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
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
Employees can apply for flexible working arrangements - Sim
Steven Sim said requests should be submitted to employers for feedback within 60 days, and if rejected, employers must provide reasons.
Wed Apr 17 2024
[COLUMNIST] Bosses should consider WFH in trying times
Flexible working arrangements, compliments for a job well done and extra time-off are some of the strong incentives that can definitely boost employees engagement and productivity.
Mon Mar 04 2024
The four-day week looks here to stay
While flexible work arrangements have been available across many sectors, many organisations now offer employees opportunities to reduce work time without reducing pay.
Sat Mar 02 2024
AWANI Review: WeWork’s Fallout: A reflection or anomaly in co-working demand?
WeWork's bankruptcy filing shouldn't be misinterpreted as a broader industry downturn. Local operators Stephanie Ping and Andrew Yeow of WORQ say that as offices continue to pivot towards flexible working, so too does the demand for co-working space.
Sat Nov 25 2023
Govt finalising EPF Flexible Account details - Ahmad Maslan
Deputy Finance Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Maslan says the Flexible Account's aim is to assist EPF members for withdrawals during emergencies.
Mon Oct 23 2023
[COLUMNIST] Budget 2024 - focus on cashflow also
Budget 2024 should be flexible enough to increase deficit spending to mitigate cash flow problems in the economy.
Fri Oct 13 2023
Australian engineers create 'flexible robot' for 3D printing inside the body
The use of living cells in the printing process allows these man-made structures to fuse naturally with the human body and continue to grow.
Wed Mar 29 2023
The future of work is here and it's flexible
School leavers want flexibility and gig work offers it. But how will that affect the economy?
Fri Jan 13 2023
Tengku Zafrul: Flexible ringgit exchange rate important to support domestic economic activity
Tengku Zafrul said the government would continue to manage domestic and external development risks.
Wed Sep 21 2022
Budget 2023 dynamic, more flexible - Mohd Shahar
The government has assured that Budget 2023 which will be tabled this October will be dynamic and more flexible, said Deputy Finance Minister Datuk Mohd Shahar Abdullah.
Sat Aug 20 2022
After two years at home, is Malaysia ready for permanent hybrid work?
The pandemic has ignited conversations surrounding the nature of work, with corporations and experts repeatedly advocating for hybrid models as the way forward.
Mon Jul 04 2022
Poll reveals majority of HR personnel prefer hybrid working system
A poll reveals that a majority of human resource personnel prefer a flexible, hybrid working model that includes working from home even when the whole business environment returns to normal.
Mon Jul 04 2022
Helikopter bawa Presiden Ebrahim Raisi di barat laut Iran dilaporkan terhempas
Sebuah helikopter membawa Presiden Iran Ebrahim Raisi dan pegawai kanan di barat laut Iran dilaporkan terhempas tetapi tiada maklumat diperoleh setakat ini mengenai kecederaan atau kerosakan.
Sun May 19 2024
JAINJ pertingkat pemantauan ajaran sesat di Ulu Tiram
Jabatan Agama Islam Negeri Johor (JAINJ) akan meningkatkan pemantauan berhubung dakwaan penyebaran ajaran sesat di Ulu Tiram, Johor Bahru.
Sun May 19 2024
THSS: Datin Alyah tarik diri daripada pertandingan
Alyah yang terpaksa mengundurkan diri daripada pertandingan mendoakan agar para peserta lain meneruskan dengan sehabis baik.
Sun May 19 2024
Tumpuan Isnin –20 Mei 2024
Ikuti rangkuman berita utama yang menjadi tumpuan di Astro AWANI.
Sun May 19 2024
PM Slovakia keluar daripada bahaya mengancam nyawa, keadaan masih serius
Pemulihan Fico dijangka akan mengambil masa yang panjang dan menyakitkan, memerlukan rehat selama beberapa minggu.
Sun May 19 2024
Angkasa cadang koperasi teroka bidang pertanian berimpak tinggi
Antara pertanian berimpak tinggi yang boleh diteroka termasuk durian, vanila dan buah koko yang kini mendapat permintaan tinggi di peringkat global.
Sun May 19 2024
Jenazah suspek serang balai polis masih belum dituntut
Jenazah lelaki yang maut ditembak dalam insiden serangan di Balai Polis Ulu Tiram di sini pada Jumaat masih belum dituntut ahli keluarganya di Jabatan Forensik Hospital Sultan Ismail (HSI) di sini.
Sun May 19 2024
AWANI 7:45 [19/05/2024] - Tamatkan kekejaman | Lelaki cuba rampas submesingan | Ancaman ugutan bunuh
- Lagi balai polis diserang, suspek cuba rampas submesingan
- Anwar desak Amerika Syarikat henti salur senjata kepada Israel
- Teresa Kok terima ugutan bunuh bersama dua peluru hidup
- Gunung Ibu meletus lagi, panduduk tujuh kampung dipindahkan
- Anwar desak Amerika Syarikat henti salur senjata kepada Israel
- Teresa Kok terima ugutan bunuh bersama dua peluru hidup
- Gunung Ibu meletus lagi, panduduk tujuh kampung dipindahkan
Sun May 19 2024
JSJK kesan trend iklan produk palsu salah guna imej individu terkenal
Polis menasihati orang ramai supaya sentiasa berhati-hati dalam melakukan pembelian barangan kesihatan menerusi internet.
Sun May 19 2024
Hargai peranan pasukan keselamatan negara - Raja Permaisuri Agong
Raja Permaisuri Agong, Raja Zarith Sofiah bertitah bahawa rakyat perlu menghargai peranan pasukan keselamatan dengan lebih berterima kasih.
Sun May 19 2024