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
Malaysia Biotechnology Alliance of Research Centre to be set up to empower biotechnology ecosystem - PM Ismail Sabri
The government will set up a Malaysia Biotechnology Alliance of Research Centre which aims to determine the strategic direction and empower the biotechnology ecosystem.
Mon Sep 12 2022
COVID: Over 70 per cent of UCSI study respondents ready to receive booster dose
A total of 71.4 per cent of the 1,075 respondents in a study on Malaysians' willingness to receive the COVID-19 vaccine booster dose are prepared to do so.
Wed Nov 03 2021
King visits Tun Abdul Razak Research Centre in UK
His Majesty was given a briefing on the natural rubber development and research programme conducted at TARRC.
Sun Sep 26 2021
RM200 million for Sarawak own infectious disease research centre
Abang Johari said the project would commence immediately in view of the urgency to have such a centre.
Wed Jun 16 2021
MEF wants government to set up national vaccine research centre
MEF says M'sia should have its own specialised vaccine research centre to look at the long-term prospects of producing it's own vaccines.
Mon Jun 14 2021
China's wild elephants on the move again after day of rest
Amid fears the elephants could encroach upon human settlements, tracking teams are working around the clock to monitor their movements.
Thu Jun 10 2021
Venturing into renewable sector creates more job opportunities for youths
Now is the time to provide more young Malaysians with the chance to work in the renewable sector.
Mon May 03 2021
Expert Sounds Alarm against Risks of Mass Vaccinations
Dr Bossche warns that the global vaccination programme amid the global pandemic does more harm than good.
Fri Mar 12 2021
Food drives a third of global emissions: Report
The global food system is becoming more energy intensive, with almost a third of its emissions directly from energy consumption.
Wed Mar 10 2021
Genetic variants linked to severe COVID-19: study
Researchers found that individuals who produce more of the TYK2 enzyme appeared to be at higher risk of developing severe COVID-19.
Sat Dec 12 2020
Is the Pfizer vaccine suitable for Malaysia?
Even if the Pfizer mRNA vaccine is deemed safe and effective for use in our country, there is another major challenge here operational feasibility as a result of our hot tropical climate.
Sat Dec 12 2020
Most people confident with govt's handling of COVID-19, says poll
Most people have confidence in the Perikatan Nasional (PN) government's handling of the Covid-19 pandemic, according to a survey by the UCSI Poll Research Centre.
Sat Oct 24 2020
17 dead dolphins wash up on Mauritius beach near oil spill site
A month after an oil spill from a Japanese ship that ran aground is causing a major ecological disaster in Mauritius.
Thu Aug 27 2020
Ministry discusses setting up of vaccine development research centre
The setting up of the centre was seen as crucial to deal with the spread of COVID-19 or any other infection or pandemic in the future.
Mon Apr 20 2020
Pegawai Imigresen mengaku tidak bersalah terima rasuah
Seorang pegawai Jabatan Imigresen Malaysia mengaku tidak bersalah atas 10 pertuduhan menerima rasuah berjumlah RM7,600.
Tue May 21 2024
Saksi dakwa Ebit Lew hantar mesej lucah menjelang malam
Saksi kesembilan mendakwa mesej yang diterima daripada pendakwah terkenal, Ebit Lew berunsur lucah dan mengaibkan kehormatannya sebagai wanita.
Tue May 21 2024
Warga emas hidap masalah pendengaran boleh jejas rutin harian – Pakar
Kesan hilang sensitiviti deria pendengaran bagi seorang dewasa dan warga emas memberi kesan yang berbeza.
Tue May 21 2024
Tun Musa lancar buku Ku Li: Memoir 205, angkat perjalanan politik Tengku Razaleigh
Tun Musa Hitam melancarkan buku KU LI: Memoir 205 yang mengangkat kisah perjalanan politik lagenda politik, Tengku Razaleigh Hamzah pada Selasa.
Tue May 21 2024
Iran mulakan siasatan nahas helikopter Presiden Raisi
Iran memulakan siasatan berhubung nahas helikopter yang mengorbankan Presiden Ebrahim Raisi dan rombongannya dalam kejadian di barat laut negara itu.
Tue May 21 2024
AWANI Ringkas: Empat individu mengaku bersalah
Ikuti rangkuman berita utama yang menjadi tumpuan sepanjang hari di Astro AWANI menerusi AWANI Ringkas.
Tue May 21 2024
TPM Fadillah bincang pengurusan air lestari dengan Bank Dunia, UNECE di Bali
Fadillah mengadakan perbincangan dua hala dengan Bank Dunia dan United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE).
Tue May 21 2024
Polis terima laporan kes gaduh libat anak bekas Exco Pulau Pinang
Polis mengesahkan menerima laporan mengenai pergaduhan melibatkan beberapa individu di sebuah kafe di Jalan Sultan Ahmad Shah di sini pada 13 Mei lalu.
Tue May 21 2024
Konsert Dato' M.N45ir Cipta bakal gegar Axiata Arena 10 Ogos
Maestro muzik tersohor, Datuk M Nasir akan tampil dengan Konsert Dato' M.N45ir Cipta yang dijadualkan berlangsung pada 10 Ogos depan.
Tue May 21 2024
Lebih 569 tan bantuan dihantar melalui jeti sementara ke Gaza - AS
Lebih 569 tan metrik bantuan kemanusiaan telah dihantar melalui jeti sementara ke Gaza sejak ia mula beroperasi minggu lepas.
Tue May 21 2024