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
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
PM Anwar reiterates no more EPF withdrawals
In addition to his call for no further withdrawals, Anwar has also proposed that the EPF increase its domestic investments to 70% of its total investments, up from 64% last year.
Mon May 08 2023
EPF withdrawal: Govt will not adopt populist approach, says Rafizi
Rafizi said taking the money out of the EPF would drastically reduce its fund size and severely impact the fund manager's flexibility.
Tue Mar 21 2023
Govt urged to consider remaining funds of contributors before allowing EPF withdrawals
Amirudin said the remaining savings of contributors are becoming more worrying following several special withdrawal initiatives.
Mon Feb 20 2023
Median EPF savings of all Malaysians down 50pct, that's why no more withdrawals allowed - Ahmad Maslan
More than RM145 bln was withdrawn by 8.1 mln individuals during the pandemic under four special withdrawal schemes, Ahmad Maslan said.
Thu Feb 16 2023
Govt to find ways to reduce people's financial stress without withdrawing EPF savings
Anwar said the people had already been allowed to make several EPF withdrawals before, which caused their retirement amount to decline.
Thu Feb 09 2023
Another round of EPF withdrawals not viable, warn economists
Previous withdrawals have already left millions without pension savings, forcing them to work beyond retirement.
Tue Jan 31 2023
Best for govt to look for other options than special EPF withdrawals - Anwar
PM Anwar said the government will have to consider the plight and the future of EPF contributors before they are allowed another round of special withdrawals.
Mon Jan 16 2023
Property agent loses RM7 mln to Macau scam
The victim realised she had been cheated after checks with Bank Negara found that withdrawals were made from her seven bank accounts.
Tue Dec 06 2022
EPF withdrawals now a dire need - Asyraf Wajdi
EPF withdrawals, at a time when the people are facing uncertainties caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, must be considered a dire and emergency need, UMNO youth chief Datuk Dr Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki said.
Wed Jun 22 2022
EPF withdrawals should be the option of last resort
A rule of thumb every employed person should abide by is not to touch his or her retirement fund, no matter what happens.
Thu Mar 24 2022
EPF special withdrawal may trigger higher net selling from local institutional funds - Research houses
The potentially higher net selling was due to the requirement for the EPF to raise liquidity for possible withdrawals by its members.
Thu Mar 17 2022
Govt borrowing cost increases RM830 mln a year due to EPF withdrawals of RM101 bln
The negative impact from portfolio balancing by the EPF due to withdrawals by its members has caused the borrowing cost of the government to increase due to added interest payments.
Mon Mar 14 2022
Putrajaya hargai usaha Syria jadi perantara rundingan damai
Malaysia telah menzahirkan penghargaan penting Qatar dalam usaha tanpa henti untuk menjadi perantara rundingan perdamaian antara Hamas dan Israel.
Menteri Luar, Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan berkata, perkara itu telah disampaikan dalam pertemuan beliau dengan Perdana Menteri merangkap Menteri Luar Qatar, Sheikh Mohammed Abdulrahman Jassim Al-Thani dalam pertemuan mereka pada Ahad.
Menteri Luar, Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan berkata, perkara itu telah disampaikan dalam pertemuan beliau dengan Perdana Menteri merangkap Menteri Luar Qatar, Sheikh Mohammed Abdulrahman Jassim Al-Thani dalam pertemuan mereka pada Ahad.
Sun May 12 2024
Berita tempatan pilihan sepanjang hari ini
Berikut adalah berita yang paling menjadi tumpuan sepanjang Ahad, 12 Mei 2024.
Sun May 12 2024
Berita antarabangsa pilihan sepanjang hari ini
Antara pelbagai berita luar negara yang disiarkan di Astro AWANI, berikut adalah yang paling menjadi tumpuan sepanjang hari ini.
Sun May 12 2024
Panas! Didi Astillah spill the tea lagi - "Masa bersama isteri orang anak tiga dari Terengganu, itu apa pula?”
Susulan kemunculan, penyanyi Aliff Aziz menerusi temu bual bersama program Melodi pada Ahad, kini adik iparnya, Didi Astillah membuat pendedahan terbaharu yang mengejutkan.
Sun May 12 2024
Mahkamah Nepal perintah had permit mendaki Everest
Puncak Himalaya adalah lapan daripada 10 puncak tertinggi di dunia dan menerima ratusan pendaki setiap musim bunga, ketika suhu panas dan angin biasanya tenang.
Sun May 12 2024
Hospital khas Kuwait di Rafah mohon perlindungan antarabangsa
Hospital Khas Kuwait turut diduduki sebilangan besar delegasi perubatan dari Malaysia dan Indonesia.
Sun May 12 2024
Iraq-Syria tandatangani perjanjian, perangi puak pengganas
Kementerian Luar Iraq dan Syria tandatangani perjanjian keselamatan pada Ahad, antara lain merangkumi usaha memerangi dadah, mengawal sempadan antarabangsa, dan menghapuskan kumpulan pengganas.
Sun May 12 2024
Projek Sistem Kawalan Diesel Bersubsidi diperluas kepada 14 kenderaan
Kementerian Perdagangan Dalam Negeri dan Kos Sara Hidup (KPDN) memperluaskan projek Sistem Kawalan Diesel Bersubsidi (SKDS) 2.0 Fasa Dua kepada 14 jenis kenderaan barangan mulai esok.
Sun May 12 2024
Bank Dunia ikrar sokongan kecemasan
Bank Dunia menyediakan bantuan kecemasan kepada Rio Grande do Sul, yang terjejas teruk akibat hujan dan banjir baru-baru ini, dengan angka kematian mencecah 136 orang.
Sun May 12 2024
Seorang lagi warga India ditangkap di Kanada
Polis Kanada telah menangkap seorang lagi warga India berhubung pembunuhan pemimpin Sikh Hardeep Singh Nijjar tahun lepas pada Sabtu.
Sun May 12 2024