![EPF says Account Fleksibel is optional; expects about RM25 bln withdrawal in first year EPF says Account Fleksibel is optional; expects about RM25 bln withdrawal in first year](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 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Akaun Fleksibel is a new account that provides flexibility for short-term financial needs, where savings can be withdrawn at any time.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
![AI and the gig economy deliver an opportunity AI and the gig economy deliver an opportunity](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/81702892079_TechGeneric.jpg)
AI and the gig economy deliver an opportunity
Developing nations have a real opportunity to cash in on knowledge-based work which allows flexibility.
Sun Mar 03 2024
![PM urges GLCs, GLICs to reduce overseas investments and focus more on domestic market PM urges GLCs, GLICs to reduce overseas investments and focus more on domestic market](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-01/81704777562_TBAnwarIbrahim.jpg)
PM urges GLCs, GLICs to reduce overseas investments and focus more on domestic market
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the govt is prepared to give flexibility to GLCs and GLICs to make investments abroad if there is a need.
Tue Jan 09 2024
![Students affected by floods allowed to wear casual clothes to school - JPN Students affected by floods allowed to wear casual clothes to school - JPN](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/71703473503_KelantanBanjir.jpg)
Students affected by floods allowed to wear casual clothes to school - JPN
The Kelantan Education Department (JPN) is giving flexibility to students affected by floods to attend school in casual clothing when schools reopen on Jan 2.
Mon Jan 01 2024
![Malaysia granted govt procurement flexibility under CPTPP - Sim Malaysia granted govt procurement flexibility under CPTPP - Sim](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-04/51680505615_StevenSim.jpg)
Malaysia granted govt procurement flexibility under CPTPP - Sim
Steven Sim Chee Keong noted that Malaysia has obtained price preference for the procurement of supplies and services subject to the CPTPP.
Wed Nov 29 2023
![Restricted tender negotiation as effort to stop direct negotiation - PM Anwar Restricted tender negotiation as effort to stop direct negotiation - PM Anwar](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-06/41686637888_AnwarIbrahimDewan.jpg)
Restricted tender negotiation as effort to stop direct negotiation - PM Anwar
PM Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said flexibility has been given to district offices to implement restricted tender negotiations.
Tue Jun 13 2023
![EPF withdrawal: Govt will not adopt populist approach, says Rafizi EPF withdrawal: Govt will not adopt populist approach, says Rafizi](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-03/41679378617_RafiziRamli.jpg)
EPF withdrawal: Govt will not adopt populist approach, says Rafizi
Rafizi said taking the money out of the EPF would drastically reduce its fund size and severely impact the fund manager's flexibility.
Tue Mar 21 2023
![Fiscal Responsibility Act to include caps on govt debt levels - Ahmad Maslan Fiscal Responsibility Act to include caps on govt debt levels - Ahmad Maslan](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-02/71676956845_TimbalanMenteriKe.jpg)
Fiscal Responsibility Act to include caps on govt debt levels - Ahmad Maslan
Any govt operating expenditure must be based on govt revenue but govt's flexibility to borrow should be allowed for development expenditure.
Wed Feb 22 2023
![The future of work is here and it's flexible The future of work is here and it's flexible](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-03/41615132568_PKP.jpg)
The future of work is here and it's flexible
School leavers want flexibility and gig work offers it. But how will that affect the economy?
Fri Jan 13 2023
![BMTKM programme gives flexibility to KIR to choose economic activity BMTKM programme gives flexibility to KIR to choose economic activity](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-06/81656075379_MenteriDiJabatanP.jpg)
BMTKM programme gives flexibility to KIR to choose economic activity
The BMTKM programme is giving flexibility to the heads of households (KIR) involved to choose the economic activity they want to help improve their income.
Fri Jun 24 2022
![British PM Johnson signals visa flexibility with India to win trade deal British PM Johnson signals visa flexibility with India to win trade deal](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-04/81650524359_BorisJohnson.jpg)
British PM Johnson signals visa flexibility with India to win trade deal
Johnson indicated he was ready to offer more visas to India in return for this year clinching a free-trade deal.
Thu Apr 21 2022
![New start for Malaysia on April 1 after two years in battle with COVID-19 New start for Malaysia on April 1 after two years in battle with COVID-19](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-03/41646754097_PeralihankeFasaEn.jpg)
New start for Malaysia on April 1 after two years in battle with COVID-19
Malaysia will soon enter the 'Transition to Endemic' phase which will see various sectors given more flexibility to enable the people to return to near-normal lives after more than two years.
Tue Mar 08 2022
![Want North Korea breakthrough? China tells US to show flexibility Want North Korea breakthrough? China tells US to show flexibility](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-02/81644024608_MANHATTAN.jpg)
Want North Korea breakthrough? China tells US to show flexibility
The key to solving the issue of North Korea's ballistic missile and nuclear programs is in the United States' hands, China's UN envoy said.
Sat Feb 05 2022
![Is remote working helping careers or hindering them? Is remote working helping careers or hindering them?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-02/61643961902_remoteworkers.jpg)
Is remote working helping careers or hindering them?
In the US, more African American, Hispanic, Latino and Asian American workers want to keep the flexibility offered by remote working compared to White workers.
Fri Feb 04 2022
![Flexibility given to celebrating Thaipusam a relief for celebrants - MIC president Flexibility given to celebrating Thaipusam a relief for celebrants - MIC president](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-01/41642509827_ThaipusamKuilSri.jpg)
Flexibility given to celebrating Thaipusam a relief for celebrants - MIC president
The Hindu community should be grateful and thankful to the government for giving some flexibility to physically celebrate Thaipusam this year by complying with the SOP.
Tue Jan 18 2022