![EPF pays out RM708 mln to govt additional contribution incentive to 1.4 mln members EPF pays out RM708 mln to govt additional contribution incentive to 1.4 mln members](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2016-12/81483011304_kwsp.jpg)
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
![Consideration on EPF withdrawal should focus on long-term needs - Economist Consideration on EPF withdrawal should focus on long-term needs - Economist](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-12/71607159223_DrMohdAfzanizamAb.jpg)
Consideration on EPF withdrawal should focus on long-term needs - Economist
The consideration on not to allow the withdrawal of RM10,000 from the EPF account 1 to be used by the people facing the COVID-19 endemic is not a matter of whether the government can afford it.
Tue Nov 02 2021
![EPF: i-Citra designed for members to withdraw from Account 2 first EPF: i-Citra designed for members to withdraw from Account 2 first](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-02/81613129293_KWSPLogo.jpg)
EPF: i-Citra designed for members to withdraw from Account 2 first
Amir Hamzah said if the amount in Account 2 is inadequate, then we will allow depositors to access Account 1.
Thu Jul 01 2021
!['Leaving just RM100' - 30 per cent of EPF members withdraw almost all of Account 1 savings 'Leaving just RM100' - 30 per cent of EPF members withdraw almost all of Account 1 savings](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2019-02/81550468515_TunkuAlizakriAlias.jpg)
'Leaving just RM100' - 30 per cent of EPF members withdraw almost all of Account 1 savings
"We find that many members' savings have decreased, we believe about 30 per cent of them have withdrawn almost all of their retirement money in Account 1."
Sat Feb 27 2021
![EPF simplifies i-Sinar approval beginning March 8 EPF simplifies i-Sinar approval beginning March 8](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-11/51605527928_KWSP.jpg)
EPF simplifies i-Sinar approval beginning March 8
EPF said the approval includes new applications received after that date, subject to their available Account 1 balance.
Thu Feb 18 2021
![EPF contributors must beware of scam activities - Tengku Zafrul EPF contributors must beware of scam activities - Tengku Zafrul](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-11/71605763742_tengkuzafrul.jpg)
EPF contributors must beware of scam activities - Tengku Zafrul
Finance Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz today urged Employees Provident Fund (EPF) contributors to beware of scam activities and always protect their personal information.
Wed Dec 16 2020
![EPF offers further details on i-Sinar in response to media query EPF offers further details on i-Sinar in response to media query](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-11/51605527928_KWSP.jpg)
EPF offers further details on i-Sinar in response to media query
The Employees' Provident Fund (EPF), in response to media query, provided the following information on the i-Sinar withdrawal facility.
Sat Dec 05 2020
![EPF to announce details of i-Sinar programme Wednesday - Tengku Zafrul EPF to announce details of i-Sinar programme Wednesday - Tengku Zafrul](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-11/51605527928_KWSP.jpg)
EPF to announce details of i-Sinar programme Wednesday - Tengku Zafrul
The confusion over the process of withdrawal from Account 1 of the Employees Provident Fund (EPF) under the i-Sinar programme is expected to be cleared next Wednesday (Dec 2).
Sat Nov 28 2020
![Not an easy decision to expand i-Sinar scheme - Johan Not an easy decision to expand i-Sinar scheme - Johan](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2016-01/51453181911_JohanMahmoodMerica.jpg)
Not an easy decision to expand i-Sinar scheme - Johan
The agreement to extend the withdrawal of the i-Sinar scheme from Account 1 of the Employees Provident Fund (EPF) to all members whose income is affected was not an easy decision.
Fri Nov 27 2020
![Govt focused on COVID-19 and its effects in drafting Budget 2021 Govt focused on COVID-19 and its effects in drafting Budget 2021](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-06/41593178468_KWSPLogo.jpg)
Govt focused on COVID-19 and its effects in drafting Budget 2021
Under the i-Sinar programme, eligible EPF members can apply for an advance payment from their Account 1 starting next month.
Fri Nov 20 2020
![EPF's i-Sinar a stop-gap measure for unprecedented times - Analyst EPF's i-Sinar a stop-gap measure for unprecedented times - Analyst](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-06/51591450173_lauzhengzhouideas.jpg)
EPF's i-Sinar a stop-gap measure for unprecedented times - Analyst
Replenishing Account 1 would be a good measure once the individuals have recovered their earning ability and resume their EPF contribution.
Tue Nov 17 2020
![Two million affected EPF members will have access to i-Sinar - EPF CEO Two million affected EPF members will have access to i-Sinar - EPF CEO](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-11/51605527928_KWSP.jpg)
Two million affected EPF members will have access to i-Sinar - EPF CEO
The Employees Provident Fund (EPF) expects the i-Sinar facility to benefit 2 million eligible members with an estimated advance amount of RM14 billion to be made available.
Mon Nov 16 2020
![EPF to announce Account 1 withdrawal details on Nov 18 EPF to announce Account 1 withdrawal details on Nov 18](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-11/71604502478_KWSP.jpg)
EPF to announce Account 1 withdrawal details on Nov 18
The Employees Provident Fund (EPF) will announce the details of access to the members' Account 1 facility, known as i-Sinar, on Nov 18, 2020 (Wednesday).
Sat Nov 14 2020
![Government willing to expand EPF Account 1 withdrawal eligibility - Finance Minister Government willing to expand EPF Account 1 withdrawal eligibility - Finance Minister](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-11/81605165061_TengkuZafrul.jpg)
Government willing to expand EPF Account 1 withdrawal eligibility - Finance Minister
The government is willing to expand the eligibility of contributors for withdrawals from Account 1 of the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).
Sat Nov 14 2020
![Tengku Zafrul wants EPF to be flexible in allowing withdrawals from account 1 Tengku Zafrul wants EPF to be flexible in allowing withdrawals from account 1](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-11/51604847684_KWSP.jpg)
Tengku Zafrul wants EPF to be flexible in allowing withdrawals from account 1
Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul has advised the EPF management to allow more contributors to allow more contributors to withdraw from Account 1.
Sun Nov 08 2020