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
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
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
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
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
Special housing should be built to prepare for ageing population - KLSP2040
KLSP2040 projects that the elderly population will be higher in 2040, namely at 17.3 per cent, compared to 9.2 per cent in 2025.
Wed Nov 15 2023
Malaysia's aged population to grow at 4.5 pct CAGR from 2022-2030 - RHB Research
Research reveals the rapid shift towards an ageing demographic status would mean a continuation of the decline of the working population.
Wed Nov 08 2023
Budget 2024 prioritises retirement wellbeing, secure future for Malaysians - EPF
The budget prominently addresses some of the concerns the EPF had raised on the long-term financial wellbeing of Malaysians.
Mon Oct 16 2023
Generational change and ageing populations
Countries worldwide are grappling with challenges of an ageing population. How do we come up with solutions and measures to address this?
Sat Sep 30 2023
Dr Mahathir should not confuse people over 3R issues - Tiong
Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing said leaders should emulate ex-PM Tun Abdullah Ahmad Badawi, who chose to stay out of politics after retirement.
Tue Sep 05 2023
Govt never decided to raise retirement age to 65 - MCMC
It was only the views of a professor and not an official statement by the government, the MCMC said.
Wed Aug 23 2023
Raja Rozela no longer lead prosecutor in Ahmad Zahid's case - AG
AG Tan Sri Idrus Harun said the decision was made following DPP Datuk Raja Rozela Raja Toran's request for early retirement.
Tue Aug 08 2023
Workers should have EPF savings of at least RM240,000 to retire gracefully - Ahmad Maslan
Datuk Seri Ahmad Maslan said the estimated savings would enable someone to sustain life for 20 years after retirement.
Mon Jul 24 2023
Lelaki berpedang serang orang awam di London, lima cedera
Lima mangsa termasuk dua pegawai polis dikejarkan ke hospital berdekatan susulan serangan berkenaan.
Tue Apr 30 2024
Kerajaan Negeri diharap segera pemakaian Akta Perhutanan Negara
Kementerian Sumber Asli dan Kelestarian Alam berharap semua kerajaan negeri akan menyegerakan pemakaian Akta Perhutanan Negara (Pindaan) 2022 sebagai Enakmen Perhutanan (Pemakaian) di negeri masing-masing.
Tue Apr 30 2024
Dua ahli politik Melaka antara yang pernah disekat ke luar negara
Dua ahli politik Melaka antara 10 individu yang disekat ke luar negara selepas gagal melunaskan tunggakan cukai melibatkan jumlah mencecah puluhan ribu ringgit.
Tue Apr 30 2024
Bar alamat Google Chrome bakal jadi lebih pintar
Ini bermakna, Chrome turut boleh mencadangkan laman web yang tepat, membetulkan ejaan alamat web yang salah ditaip oleh pengguna dan banyak lagi.
Tue Apr 30 2024
Kebanyakan peniaga bermusim tidak letak tanda harga
Peniaga bermusim yang kebanyakannya berniaga pada bulan Ramadan didapati gagal mematuhi sepenuhnya perundangan dikuatkuasakan terutama dari segi meletakkan tanda harga pada barangan jualan.
Tue Apr 30 2024
Peniaga didenda RM8,000 sengaja daftar kelahiran anak lebih sekali
Seorang peniaga didenda RM8,000 oleh Mahkamah Majistret kerana sengaja mendaftar kelahiran anak sulungnya lebih daripada sekali pada September tahun lepas.
Tue Apr 30 2024
Rizky Febian, Mahalini kahwin 5 Mei ini
Berita majlis perkahwinan anak pelawak Sule itu dengan Mahalini mula menjadi perbualan selepas dia berkongsi animasi latar biru seperti background foto buku nikah.
Tue Apr 30 2024
Siasatan MB Perlis: 'Bersangka baik dengan SPRM' - Zahid
Ahmad Zahid meminta semua pihak bersangka baik dengan SPRM selepas agensi itu merakam percakapan Menteri Besar Perlis, Mohd Shukri Ramli.
Tue Apr 30 2024
Dua bekas anggota polis terlepas hukuman gantung, diganti dengan penjara
Kedua-dua mereka yang dijatuhi hukuman penjara 18 tahun dan tiga bulan, diperintah menjalani hukuman penjara bermula dari penahanan mereka pada 22 Jan 2006.
Tue Apr 30 2024
Sempadan Malaysia-Thailand dibuka seperti biasa - Polis
Sempadan Malaysia-Thailand khususnya di Rantau Panjang dibuka seperti biasa dan tidak ditutup susulan insiden letupan bom serta berbalas tembakan.
Tue Apr 30 2024