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 says Account Fleksibel is optional; expects about RM25 bln withdrawal in first year
Akaun Fleksibel is a new account that provides flexibility for short-term financial needs, where savings can be withdrawn at any time.
Thu Apr 25 2024
EPF pays out RM708 mln to govt additional contribution incentive to 1.4 mln members
According to EPF, the incentive was allocated to individuals with EPF savings of RM10,000 and below in their Account 1 as of Feb 24, 2023.
Wed Jan 10 2024
Salary deduction for PTPTN repayment can now be done online
The PTPTN said that the online service could also be used for savings in the National Education Savings Scheme (Simpan SSPN).
Tue Nov 14 2023
Chicken subsidies end today, savings allocated to boost welfare initiatives
The govt guarantees there will be no sudden price hikes for this essential commodity and assures of a consistent and sufficient supply.
Wed Nov 01 2023
PTPTN launches BMS 2023 to encourage savings culture
Datuk Norliza Abdul Rahim said PTPTN is targeting RM220 million deposits in Simpan SSPN this year.
Mon Oct 02 2023
Woman loses RM473,225 of Tabung Haji, Amanah Saham savings in phone scam
The woman from Bercham lodged a report after realising the syndicate had been scamming her since January.
Tue Sep 12 2023
Balancing future savings and present demands
As Malaysia navigates the intersection of savings, investments, and societal needs, the transformative journey beckons, underpinned by the promise of a brighter tomorrow.
Tue Aug 15 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
Proposal to use EPF savings as bank loan collateral not against EPF Act - PM
Anwar said the government had checked with EPF and the Attorney-General for legal advice on this matter.
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
Twitter to start layoffs on Friday - Internal email
Musk has also directed Twitter Inc's teams to find up to $1 billion in annual infrastructure cost savings
Fri Nov 04 2022
X ubah ciri 'block', komen masih boleh dibaca
CIRI block di X (Twitter) ialah cara paling mudah untuk menghalang akaun tertentu daripada muncul di susur masa atau pemegang akaun membaca ciapan anda.
Fri May 03 2024
Sambungan bluetooth dari bumi ke satelit berjaya dilakukan
Hubble Network, sebuah syarikat pemula dari Amerika Syarikat berjaya melakukan sambungan bluetooth dari bumi ke satelit di angkasa lepas.
Fri May 03 2024
UNESCO hadiahkan semua wartawan di Gaza anugerah PBB
Sebagai sebuah badan PBB yang menggalakkan keamanan dan keselamatan dunia, bumi gaza telah menjadi enjadi tempat paling maut bagi wartawan dalam sejarah susulan serangan kejam israel membunuh puluhan ribu manusia.
Fri May 03 2024
Piala Thomas 2024: 15 skrin besar tayang aksi separuh akhir Malaysia-China esok
Peminat sukan badminton tanah air berpeluang menyaksikan aksi separuh akhir Piala Thomas 2024 antara Malaysia dan China yang akan ditayangkan di 15 lokasi skrin besar di seluruh negara, pada Sabtu ini
Fri May 03 2024
Kes demam denggi berkurangan pada ME17, tiada kematian - KP Kesihatan
Jumlah kes demam denggi dilaporkan berkurangan kepada 2,237 kes pada Minggu Epidemiologi ke-17 (ME17) iaitu dari 21 April hingga 27 April lalu berbanding 2,321 kes pada minggu sebelumnya.
Fri May 03 2024
Polis giat buru suspek samun pemain TFC
Dalam kejadian kira-kira jam 8.30 malam itu, mangsa yang juga pemain bola sepak kebangsaan berusia 25 tahun cedera di kepala, kaki kiri dan lengan kiri.
Fri May 03 2024
Bapa ditahan dera anak usia 2 tahun
Seorang lelaki diberkas dipercayai mendera anak perempuannya yang berumur dua tahun dalam kejadian di sebuah rumah dekat Taman Pinggiran Cheras.
Fri May 03 2024
Kes demam denggi menurun pada ME17, tiada kematian - KP Kesihatan
Orang awam dinasihati supaya mengelak daripada berada di luar rumah pada waktu puncak gigitan nyamuk aedes.
Fri May 03 2024
KPM sedar sistem pendidikan berdepan krisis
Semua pihak termasuk Kementerian Pendidikan Malaysia sedar bahawa sistem Pendidikan negara sedang berdepan dengan krisis.
Fri May 03 2024
Lebih 500,000 pelajar Sabah nikmati manfaat pembaikan sekolah daif
Seramai 514,070 murid dan pelajar di Sabah menikmati prasarana sekolah lebih baik hasil usaha berterusan kerajaan Persekutuan menerusi Kementerian Pendidikan dalam menaik taraf sekolah daif serta kerja-kerja penyelenggaraan bangunan sekolah di negeri itu
Fri May 03 2024