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
Malaysian govt securities to remain robust despite restructuring of EPF accounts
CIMB IB expects the impact of EPF's introduction of a third account, on MGS and GII demand to be mitigated by strong net contributions.
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Akaun Fleksibel is a new account that provides flexibility for short-term financial needs, where savings can be withdrawn at any time.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 announces account restructuring initiative, members to have flexible account from May 11
Under the account restructuring initiative, all accounts of members under the age of 55 will be restructured to three accounts.
Thu Apr 25 2024
Niaga AWANI: Akaun 3 KWSP: Tingkat literasi kewangan, depani krisis persaraan
Ketua Ekonomi, Bank Muamalat Malaysia Bhd, Dr Mohd Afzanizam Abdul Rashid berkongsi pandangan beliau berkenaan pelaksanaan Akaun 3 KWSP serta bagaimana pentingnya literasi kewangan dalam mendepani krisis persaraan.
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Wed Apr 24 2024
[COLUMNIST] Some brief comments on the RM with reference to Japan
The underlying fundamentals of the Japanese financial system and the economy remain strong, stable and robust.
Tue Apr 16 2024
EPF commits RM250 mln to catalysing Malaysian mid-to-growth stage companies
Gobi Partners is a pan-Asian venture capital firm with an extensive investing track record.
Mon Mar 18 2024
[COLUMNIST] Let fiscal policy be the primary driver to address the ringgit depreciation
Fiscal policy remains best poised as the most effective macro-economic tool to mitigate the impact from the RM's depreciation.
Mon Mar 04 2024
Salary deductions: Employers told to follow proper procedure
Steven Sim Chee Keong said an internal inquiry process must take place before imposing disciplinary action.
Thu Feb 22 2024
73 per cent production companies unaware of need to obtain license before employing child, young actors - DOSM
Datuk Seri Dr Mohd Uzir Mahidin said 361 companies that employ child and young actors in film and dramas were involved in the survey.
Mon Feb 19 2024
Ahmad Zulqarnain resigns as PNB chief to helm EPF as CEO
Ahmad Zulqarnain Onn succeeds Senator Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan, who was appointed as the Minister of Finance II last month.
Fri Jan 26 2024
Recruitment of new civil servants on non-pensionable permanent basis - DPM Zahid
Datuk Seri Dr. Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said the new recruitment policy would be implemented this year, with details to be announced by PSD.
Thu Jan 25 2024
[COLUMNIST] The EPF in an environment of interest rate hikes
EPF's financial performance for the first three quarters of FY 2023 is expected to have been sustained in the fourth quarter.
Mon Jan 22 2024
Appointment of new EPF CEO to be decided soon - PM
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the names of several candidates have been submitted, but appointment needs to go through several processes.
Thu Jan 18 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
Tyra Kamaruzzaman kini isteri pereka fesyen, terima mas kahwin RM1,111
Menerusi perkongsian siaran langsung di Instagram, pasangan itu dinikahkan oleh bapa Tyra, Kamaruzzaman.
Sat May 04 2024
[TERKINI] Sambutan Hari Anggota Bomba Sedunia 2024
Perdana Menteri, Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim hadir ke Majlis Perhimpunan Sambutan Hari Anggota Bomba Sedunia 2024 di Ipoh.
Sat May 04 2024
Majlis perhimpunan sambutan Hari Anggota Bomba Sedunia 2024
4 Mei ialah tarikh keramat bagi semua anggota bomba di seluruh dunia dan pastinya, anggota bomba di Malaysia juga meraikan hari tersebut yang disambut pada setiap tahun di seluruh dunia.
Dengan Ipoh sebagai lokasi pilihan pada tahun ini, sambutan Hari Bomba Sedunia 2024 terus mengangkat 'Bomba Tonggak Penyelamat Negara' sebagai tema.
Dan untuk kita mendapatkan perkembangannya, langsung sahaja bersama wartawan Astro AWANI, Farhan Hakimi di Tambun.
Dengan Ipoh sebagai lokasi pilihan pada tahun ini, sambutan Hari Bomba Sedunia 2024 terus mengangkat 'Bomba Tonggak Penyelamat Negara' sebagai tema.
Dan untuk kita mendapatkan perkembangannya, langsung sahaja bersama wartawan Astro AWANI, Farhan Hakimi di Tambun.
Sat May 04 2024
Cuaca panas: Orang ramai tidak perlu risau, KKM sentiasa pantau keadaan
Orang ramai diminta tidak khuatir dengan cuaca panas yang melanda beberapa negeri ketika ini kerana situasi itu sentiasa dipantau rapat Kementerian Kesihatan (KKM).
Sat May 04 2024
Lima ulat parkir ditahan di Melaka
Ujian saringan air kencing mendapati dua lelaki dan seorang wanita yang ditahan itu positif dadah.
Sat May 04 2024
Barcelona tekad langsai hutang jumpa Girona
Barcelona akan menentang Girona dalam perlawanan 'derby' Catalan hujung minggu ini dengan misi membalas dendam awal musim ini.
Sat May 04 2024
Kemelut PKR Sabah: Tunggu Anwar umum Pengerusi MPN
Semua pihak diminta bersabar untuk menunggu keputusan daripada Presiden PKR Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim berhubung perkara itu.
Sat May 04 2024
Reformasi pembangunan TVET perlu dibuat secara holistik
Reformasi pembangunan perlu dibuat secara holistik membabitkan ekosistem Pendidikan TVET sedia ada di Malaysia, kata Presiden Yayasan Mahir Malaysia, Datuk P Sri Ganesh.
Sat May 04 2024
AWANI-RareTV: Kampung bunian di Switzerland
Penulis J.R.R Tolkien menjadikan Lauterbrunnen sebagai latar dan insipirasi kepada penghasilan kampung 'Rivendell'.
Sat May 04 2024
Hubungan Klopp-Salah kembali jernih
Klopp dan Salah bertelagah di tepi padang ketika Liverpool seri 2-2 dengan West Ham minggu lalu.
Sat May 04 2024