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
M'sia mulls giving full tax exemption on emergency PRS withdrawals
Malaysia is considering to provide full tax exemptions on withdrawal from private retirement scheme (PRS) funds for emergency purposes.
Wed May 08 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
Badminton - Former world number one Momota announces retirement
Kento Momota he is retiring from badminton, after the former world number one failed to qualify for the Paris Olympics.
Thu Apr 18 2024
Retired lecturer loses over RM1 mln in online investment scam
According to police, the victim joined an investment scheme known as Gold Futures XAUUSD, which was advertised on Facebook.
Tue Apr 09 2024
RM500 special Aidilfitri aid for civil servants, RM250 for pensioners - PM
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said RM250 would be paid to government retirees, including pensionable and non-pensionable veterans.
Mon Apr 01 2024
AWANI Review: Malaysia’s retirement realities: What needs fixing?
Why do so few Malaysians can afford retirement? Joseph Cherian, Practice Professor of Finance at the Asia School of Business, delves into pension challenges and proposes fairer, sustainable alternatives to ensure inclusive coverage in their later years.
Sat Mar 30 2024
King extends appreciation to PDRM personnel, wishes happy 217th Police Day
His Majesty also expressed his appreciation to PDRM retirees for their invaluable contributions to protecting the well-being of the people.
Mon Mar 25 2024
Malaysia's success as top 10 countries for retirement a well-deserved recognition
Malaysia is the only Asian country to crack the top 10 list, securing 8th spot in the Best Places to Retire ranking.
Wed Mar 20 2024
Early Incentive Payment for civil servants to be disbursed on Feb 23
An incentive payment of RM1,000 will also be made to all government retirees including pensionable and non-pensionable veterans.
Tue Feb 06 2024
Largest drug syndicate in Sabah: Ex-cop among eight wanted - Ayob Khan
Datuk Seri Ayob Khan Mydin Pitchay said the first suspect, Haibil Kiraman is a former policeman who opted for early retirement.
Tue Jan 23 2024
Govt assures retirees pension amount will not decrease - PM
The govt decided to top up the amount considered insufficient so that it is not less than the (pension) salary that should be received.
Thu Dec 14 2023
Miss Universe franchise owner in Nicaragua to retire after government accusations
Authorities said Karen Celebertti and her son and husband played a role in organizing the anti-government protests.
Wed Dec 13 2023
More than half of the people in Malaysia are significantly altering their life goals - Report
Accentures 17th annual Life Trends identifies five Global Macro Trends for Malaysian businesses.
Tue Dec 12 2023
EPF records 33% rise in investment income to RM47.86 bln in 9M 2023
The amount was after netting off listed equity write downs recorded for the period, the retirement fund said in a statement today.
Fri Nov 17 2023
Ringgit dibuka rendah berbanding dolar AS
Pada 9.01 pagi, ringgit merosot kepada 4.7420/7465 berbanding dolar AS daripada 4.7385/7410 pada Jumaat lepas.
Mon May 13 2024
Kapal perang TCG Kinaliada milik Turki singgah Malaysia
Dalam pelayaran ke Jepun, Malaysia menjadi negara ketujuh yang menjadi persinggahan TCG Kinaliada.
Mon May 13 2024
Wanita 'posing cantik' di jalan rosak
Ummu Hani turut menjelaskan bahawa jalan yang rosak itu merupakan jalan penghubung yang sangat penting buat penduduk di kawasan berkenaan.
Mon May 13 2024
Bibik 'sakit jantung' tengok bil elektrik melambung
Video berdurasi 20 saat yang dimuat naik di laman sosial, TikTok milik @Alyaninazirah, telah tular dan menjadi bualan ramai.
Mon May 13 2024
Mayat kru kapal warga Malaysia jatuh laut ditemukan di perairan Bangladesh
Buat masa ini, mayat mangsa masih berada di Bangladesh untuk proses bedah siasat.
Mon May 13 2024
PM Anwar akan bertemu 30 pemimpin industri, ketua negara semasa lawatan rasmi
Secara kebetulan, tahun ini merupakan ulang tahun ke-50 hubungan dua hala Malaysia dan Qatar, yang bermula sejak 1974.
Mon May 13 2024
Pemandu terselamat, kereta dihempap pokok tumbang
Dalam kejadian kira-kira jam 6.50 pagi itu, pemandu wanita berusia dalam lingkungan 30-an tidak mengalami sebarang kecederaan.
Mon May 13 2024
HAWANA diharap perjuang caruman KWSP, PERKESO wartawan sambilan
Walaupun berstatus wartawan sambilan, mereka juga ialah kelompok penting dalam dunia kewartawanan hari ini.
Mon May 13 2024
Niaga AWANI: Prestasi Bursa Malaysia setakat 13 Mei 2024
Bursa Malaysia dijangka mencatatkan dagangan dalam julat kecil dan mengalami tidak banyak perubahan susulan kenaikan baru-baru ini, sejajar dengan ekuiti global, kata peniaga.
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Mon May 13 2024
Niaga AWANI: Prestasi ringgit setakat 13 Mei 2024
Ringgit dijangka diniagakan dalam keadaan berhati-hati berbanding dolar Amerika Syarikat (AS) minggu ini memandangkan pelabur mencari petunjuk baharu daripada data ekonomi yang lebih signifikan.
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#NiagaAWANI
Mon May 13 2024