QuickCheck: Does EPF have new rules for beneficiary nominees?: RECENTLY, a notice circulated on WhatsApp claimed that if one of your beneficiaries in the EPF ...
thestar.com.my/news/true-or-not/2024/03/22/quickcheck-is-it-true-that-epf-released-new-rules-for-beneficiary-nominees
The allure of higher returns abroad: More Malaysian fund managers are investing outside of the country in search of stronger returns ...
thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2024/03/28/the-allure-of-higher-returns-abroad
Property stocks rally on declining unsold units, new launches: Malaysia’s property bull market continues to rage as the Property Index of Bursa Malaysia crossed ...
thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2024/03/27/property-stocks-rally-on-declining-unsold-units-new-launches
AmanahRaya clarifies on viral issue of EPF members' money: KUALA LUMPUR: The content of a message related to the naming of the beneficiary (nominee/nominees) by ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/03/25/amanahraya-clarifies-on-viral-issue-of-epf-members039-money
EPF’s move to bolster investment climate: Fund managers believe the Employees Provident Fund’s (EPF) decision to invest in mid-to-growth stage Malaysian ...
thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2024/03/20/epfs-move-to-bolster-investment-climate
Over 200,000 EPF contributors have sufficient basic savings before age 55, says Ministry
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/03/27/over-200000-epf-contributors-have-sufficient-basic-savings-before-age-55-says-ministry
EPF commits RM250mil to mid-to-growth stage firms: KUALA LUMPUR: The Employees Provident Fund (EPF) has committed RM250mil in investments in mid-to-growth stage ...
thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2024/03/19/epf-commits-rm250mil-to-mid-to-growth-stage-firms
Shariah savings independent of conventional scheme, says EPF: EPF declared a dividend of 5.5% for conventional savings and 5.4% for shariah accounts for 2023 ...
freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2024/03/09/shariah-savings-independent-of-conventional-scheme-says-epf/
Malaysians face retirement in poverty as lifelong low pay bites back in their autumn years
scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3255875/malaysians-face-retirement-poverty-lifelong-low-pay-bites-back-their-autumn-years
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'Informal sector workers need better policies': We need more improvement in self-employment fund contribution policies to be implemented to protect informal ...
thestar.com.my/news/focus/2024/03/11/039informal-sector-workers-need-better-policies039
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The Employees Provident Fund (EPF), the country's largest pension fund, has declared a dividend rate of 5.50% for conventional savings and 5 ... Show more
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The Employees Provident Fund (EPF), the country's largest pension fund, has declared a dividend rate of 5.50% for conventional savings and 5 ... Show more
Interest grows in nest egg: PETALING JAYA: More people are contributing voluntarily to their retirement savings in the Employees Provident Fund (EPF) ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/03/05/interest-grows-in-nest-egg
Analysts: Payout within expectations: PETALING JAYA: The dividend payment by the Employees Provident Fund is within expectations with the fund reporting an ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/03/04/analysts-payout-within-expectations
People must meet basic savings goals, says EPF CEO: Ahmad Zulqarnain Onn says the best solution is to increase voluntary contributions, due to difficulties in ...
freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2024/03/03/people-must-meet-basic-savings-goals-says-epf-ceo/
EPF likely to declare 2023 dividends on March 3: PETALING JAYA: The Employees' Provident Fund (EPF) is expected to announce the 2023 dividends on Sunday ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/02/28/epf-likely-to-declare-2023-dividends-on-march-3
EPF declares 5.50% dividend for Simpanan Konvensional, 5.40% for Simpanan Shariah
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/03/03/epf-declares-550-dividend-for-simpanan-konvensional-540-for-simpanan-shariah
Higher EPF dividends expected: PETALING JAYA: With the Employees Provident Fund (EPF) recording a stronger performance in the first nine months of the 2023 ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/02/24/higher-epf-dividends-expected
Commentary: Young and jobless in Malaysia: Youth unemployment could exacerbate Malaysia brain drain woes, with skilled locals migrating for better opportunities ...
channelnewsasia.com/commentary/malaysia-jobless-unemployment-youth-young-people-graduates-political-stability-4169011
With the Employees Provident Fund (#EPF ) recording a stronger performance in the first nine months of the 2023 financial year ... Show more
No change in mandatory EPF contribution rates expected with new Account 3, says CEO
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/03/03/no-change-in-mandatory-epf-contribution-rates-expected-with-new-account-3-says-ceo
EPF will continue to focus on cash-generating assets: CEO : Retirement fund not considering digital assets.
malaysiakini.com/news/698065
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Employees Provident Fund (EPF) chief executive officer Ahmad Zulqarnain Onn on Sunday (March 3) said that Malaysia's demographic landscape is undergoing a ... Show more
KL ramen outlet staff go to work sick to avoid RM100 fine; lawyers say wage deductions illegal
straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/kl-ramen-shop-says-staff-incentives-are-cut-for-mc-and-phone-use-lawyers-say-it-s-illegal
Fixed income the anchor of our investment, says EPF: The fund says the asset class contributed RM19.7 billion or 30% of its total investment income ...
freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2024/03/03/fixed-income-the-anchor-of-our-investment-says-epf/
I am a technocrat, not a politician, says Finance Minister II Amir Hamzah: PUTRAJAYA: Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan, who helmed the Employees Provident Fund ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/02/22/i-am-a-technocrat-not-a-politician-says-finance-minister-ii-amir-hamzah
Employees Provident Fund (EPF) chief executive officer Ahmad Zulqarnain Onn on Sunday (March 3) said the ringgit is fundamentally undervalued but foreign ... Show more
TNB named Malaysia's most trusted corporate entity: KUALA LUMPUR: Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB) has been named as the most trusted entity in Malaysia ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/02/18/tnb-named-malaysia039s-most-trusted-corporate-entity
Make EPF contribution for informal workers mandatory, says World Bank: Its country manager Yasuhiko Matsuda says tracking earnings is more manageable in today's ...
freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2024/02/26/make-epf-contribution-for-informal-workers-mandatory-says-world-bank/
Ekovest bags extension from EPF for DUKE highway exit plan rollout: The Employees Provident Fund is granting Ekovest Bhd an extension until Feb 12, 2026.
freemalaysiatoday.com/category/business/2024/02/13/ekovest-bags-extension-from-epf-for-duke-highway-exit-plan-rollout/
RM500 fine for toilet break? Restaurant in Malaysia under fire for allegedly imposing penalties on staff
asiaone.com/malaysia/rm500-fine-toilet-break-restaurant-malaysia-under-fire-allegedly-imposing-penalties-staff
Account 2 can be used to buy insurance for immediate family members, says EPF: PETALING JAYA: Employees' Provident Fund (EPF) contributors can now use funds ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/02/05/account-2-can-be-used-to-buy-insurance-says-epf
Contributors hope to grow their retirement nest egg: PETALING JAYA: Contributors are hoping for a higher dividend payout by the Employees Provident Fund (EPF) ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/02/24/contributors-hope-to-grow-their-retirement-nest-egg
Malaysia’s Largest Pension Fund Raises Payouts on Higher Income: Malaysia’s largest pension fund raised its dividend payouts for 2023 after reporting higher ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-03-03/malaysia-s-largest-pension-fund-raises-payouts-on-higher-income
Exclusive: Malaysia set to appoint PNB chief to lead country's biggest pension fund - sources
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EPF improves ability to gain insurance coverage: PETALING JAYA: The Employees Provident Fund (EPF) has launched i-Lindung Phase 2 under the Members Protection ...
thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2024/02/06/epf-improves-ability-to-gain-insurance-coverage
Informal employment sector on a downtrend, says World Bank report: PETALING JAYA: The World Bank Group expects Malaysia’s informal employment sector to decrease ...
thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2024/02/27/informal-employment-sector-on-a-downtrend-says-world-bank-report
Govt urged to retain civil service pension scheme: SEREMBAN: The government should not abolish the pension scheme currently being enjoyed by eligible civil ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/01/26/govt-urged-to-retain-civil-service-pension-scheme
Maximise your EPF savings with voluntary contributions: WE live in a time when financial security is paramount, exemplified in the last few years during and ...
thestar.com.my/starpicks/2024/01/18/maximise-your-epf-savings-with-voluntary-contributions
Door part that blew off Boeing plane was made in Malaysia, says US federal agency chief
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/01/18/door-part-that-blew-off-boeing-plane-was-made-in-malaysia-says-us-ntsb-chief
The Employees Provident Fund (EPF) today announced the disbursement of a RM708 million government additional contribution incentive to its 1 ... Show more
Equities and bonds likely to see modest growth: PETALING JAYA: The Malaysian capital market may see modest growth especially in equities and bonds as the FBM ...
thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2024/01/16/equities-and-bonds-likely-to-see-modest-growth
More aid, higher savings needed to boost retirement incomes: PETALING JAYA: Malaysia needs to give more aid to the poorest among its elderly population ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/02/08/more-aid-higher-savings-needed-to-boost-retirement-incomes
Caring for an ageing nation: Beyond policy-level economic measures, we need to look at day-to-day issues, says the writer.
thestar.com.my/news/focus/2024/02/04/caring-for-an-ageing-nation
EPF’s new CEO to take over in February: The Employees Provident Fund (EPF) has appointed Ahmad Zulqarnain Onn as its new chief executive officer effective Feb 19 ...
thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2024/01/27/epfs-new-ceo-to-take-over-in-february
Young Malaysians struggle to build financial resilience: KUALA LUMPUR: More needs to be done to improve financial literacy among young Malaysians ...
thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2024/01/22/young-malaysians-struggle-to-build-financial-resilience
Snap Insight: Malaysia PM Anwar’s new Cabinet choices display his strengthened political hand
channelnewsasia.com/commentary/snap-insight-malaysia-anwar-cabinet-reshuffle-ministers-umno-3982781
Rising demand for air travel to lift MAHB: Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) is set to benefit from rising demand for air travel from China and Malaysia ...
thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2024/01/03/rising-demand-for-air-travel-to-lift-mahb
Employees Provident Fund (EPF) CEO Amir Hamzah Azizan has been sworn in as a member of the Dewan Negara this morning.
This comes as Amir was tipped for a ... Show more
Economists have welcomed the appointment of Employees Provident Fund (EPF) CEO Amir Hamzah Azizan as second finance minister in Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s ... Show more
Malaysia’s PM Anwar reshuffles Cabinet one year in: New ministers appointed in key portfolios including for finance, foreign affairs and health.
straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/malaysia-s-pm-anwar-reshuffles-cabinet-one-year-in
Time to rebuild Malaysia: PUTRAJAYA: Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan may have worn many corporate hats but his latest role as a federal minister could be the most ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2023/12/13/time-to-rebuild-malaysia
Thumbs up for cabinet reshuffle: Economists and analysts are largely bullish about the cabinet reshuffle carried out by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim ...
thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2023/12/13/thumbs-up-for-cabinet-reshuffle
Where are the women in Malaysia's Cabinet?: A new study tracks not only the ration of women to men in Malaysia's Cabinet but also examines the value of the ...
thestar.com.my/lifestyle/family/2024/01/05/where-are-the-women-in-malaysia039s-cabinet
Malaysia to pilot Singapore-styled progressive wage programme next June, says economic minister
channelnewsasia.com/asia/malaysia-singapore-progressive-wage-model-3956656
Employees Provident Fund (EPF) chief executive officer Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan, who has been appointed as Finance Minister II ... Show more
PARLIAMENT | National athletes will get to make contributions to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF), and Social Security Organisation (Socso) starting from ... Show more
Some 35 percent of Employees Provident Fund (EPF) members who have turned 54 years old as of Jan 1, 2023, have less than RM10,000 in savings ... Show more
'Can buy car with fresh graduate's salary': Man on why Singaporeans are 'secretly jealous' of Malaysians
asiaone.com/singapore/can-buy-car-fresh-graduates-salary-man-why-singaporeans-are-secretly-jealous-malaysians
Malaysia’s telcos set to agree ‘compromise’ deal with govt, ending face-off over a second 5G operator
channelnewsasia.com/asia/malaysia-5g-anwar-muhyiddin-huawei-3955646
Leading index contraction narrowed in Oct 2023, CI remains positive: KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s leading index (LI) contraction narrowed by 0.2 per cent ...
thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2023/12/22/leading-index-contraction-narrowed-in-oct-2023-ci-remains-positive
Targeting the Economy, Malaysia’s PM Announces Cabinet Reshuffle: The move comes after a turbulent year for Anwar Ibrahim and his unity government.
thediplomat.com/2023/12/targeting-the-economy-malaysias-pm-announces-cabinet-reshuffle/
Malaysia PM aims to rebuild trust with major cabinet reshuffle: Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim made major changes to his cabinet on Tuesday ...
reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/malaysia-pm-makes-multiple-changes-cabinet-reshuffle-2023-12-12/
EPF investment income up 19.4% in 3Q: The Employees Provident Fund (EPF)’s total investment income rose 19.36% year-on-year (y-o-y) to RM14 ...
thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2023/11/18/epf-investment-income-up-194-in-3q
Gig economy popularity rising: PETALING JAYA: The gig economy, a vibrant and evolving sector in Malaysia, has seen a significant surge and prospects are bright ...
thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2023/12/04/gig-economy-popularity-rising
Ramsay, Sime Darby to sell Asia healthcare JV to Columbia Asia for $1.2 bln: Malaysian conglomerate Sime Darby (SIME.KL) said on Friday Ramsay Sime Darby Health ...
reuters.com/markets/deals/malaysias-sime-darby-sell-stake-asia-jv-12-bln-2023-11-10/
‘Worst policy ever’: Retirement time bomb after Malaysia’s pension drawdowns amid pandemic?
channelnewsasia.com/cna-insider/malaysia-afford-retirement-crisis-epf-pension-drawdowns-covid-pandemic-3877331
INTERACTIVE: Is Malaysia facing a population drop?: What the country could look like in the future amid a steadily declining fertility rate.
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2023/11/26/interactive-is-malaysia-facing-a-population-drop
As of January, 94,827 or about 35% of the 274,715 Employees Provident Fund (EPF) members aged 54 have less than RM10,000 in their savings.
Meanwhile, 4 ... Show more
NSC looking to get Podium athletes EPF and Socso contributions: KUALA LUMPUR: National athletes under the Podium Programme breathed a sigh of relief on learning ...
thestar.com.my/sport/others/2023/11/23/nsc-looking-to-get-podium-athletes-epf-and-socso-contributions
EPF and Socso expand focus on informal sector: PETALING JAYA: The Employees Provident Fund (EPF) will be collaborating with the Social Security Organisation ...
thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2023/11/21/epf-and-socso-expand-focus-on-informal-sector
‘Raise the retirement age’: PETALING JAYA: Raising the retirement age from 60 to 65 is one way to address the low retirement savings crisis, say experts.
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2023/11/30/raise-the-retirement-age
EPF investment funds stand at RM1.1 trillion
as at August: KUALA LUMPUR: The Employees Provident Fund’s (EPF) total investment funds stood at RM1 ...
thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2023/11/21/epf-investment-funds-stand-at-rm11-trillion-as-at-august
Leading index better in September 2023 - DoSM: KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's leading index (LI) improved to negative 0.3 per cent by recording 109 ...
thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2023/11/24/leading-index-better-in-september-2023---dosm
It could be a lifeline for us, say EPF contributors: PETALING JAYA: Access to savings with a flexible Employees Provident Fund (EPF) account could be beneficial ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2023/10/24/it-could-be-a-lifeline-for-us-say-epf-contributors
EPF allocates RM97bil for local market: The Employees Provident Fund (EPF) has allocated RM97bil, or 83% of its total fund, for domestic investments this year ...
thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2023/11/09/epf-allocates-rm97bil-for-local-market
EPF Nilai to operate temporarily in Giant Mall, Nilai: KUALA LUMPUR: The Employees Provident Fund (EPF) has announced that its EPF Nilai branch will be operating ...
thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2023/10/19/epf-nilai-to-operate-temporarily-in-giant-mall-nilai
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