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
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
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
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
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
EPF withdrawals should not be made too easy - Anwar
EPF withdrawals should not be made too easy as it is a form of savings for the contributors' future, said Opposition Leader Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Thu Jan 20 2022
EPF withdrawals of RM101 bln will not affect domestic financial markets - Mohd Shahar
Mohd Shahar denied that the withdrawals had a negative impact on investments in the Malaysian Government Securities.
Wed Nov 24 2021
Replace EPF withdrawals with long-term sustainable measures
For the B40 households and informal sector workers, measures to safeguard people's savings also need to be considered.
Tue Nov 24 2020
MP finds conditional support for Budget based on EPF withdrawals, loan moratorium 'awkward'
Ahmad Fadhli Shaari (PAS-Pasir Mas) said this was because the two items were matters of policy and could be announced by the government at any time.
Wed Nov 11 2020
EPF withdrawals need to be targeted, given on a monthly basis and not 'one off' - Economist
Some employees are still affected by salary cuts, dismissed, cannot get a better job and they need help.
Sat Oct 31 2020