No new withdrawal facilities to be introduced after revamp of EPF accounts, says minister

Statutory body's long-term diversified investment approach continues to deliver resilient outcomes, says CEO Zulqarnain

Deputy minister says measure only applies to new members, but existing ones can opt in

Anfaal concerned with nation's demographic changes, necessity for holistic ageing strategy

KUALA LUMPUR, July 29 — The Employees Provident Fund (EPF) saw its investment income fall by 13 per cent in the first quarter of 2025 (1Q 2025), recording RM18.31 billion compared to RM20.99 billion in the same period last year.

KUALA LUMPUR, June 25 — The Employees Provident Fund (EPF) will implement mandatory contributions for non-Malaysian workers starting this October, as part of efforts to strengthen social protection and promote fairer employment practices in line with international standards.

KUALA LUMPUR, June 20 — The government’s proposed health insurance scheme, to be funded through Account 2 of the Employees Provident Fund (EPF), will be voluntary and not mandatory, said Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad.

KUALA LUMPUR, June 5 — The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has recalled several witnesses from the Employees Provident Fund (EPF) and Khazanah Nasional Berhad for proceedings related to the management of public airports.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 23 — Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) is undergoing a strategic transformation following its privatisation, with new shareholders focused on enhancing the passenger journey, remediating and revitalising infrastructure, and improving operational efficiency across the network.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 12 — Industry leaders welcomed the passing of the Employees Provident Fund (EPF) (Amendment) Bill 2025, hailing it as a balanced approach that strengthens social security while ensuring business sustainability.

By Fitri Hazim Hazam SHAH ALAM, March 3 — The Employees Provident Fund’s (EPF) achievement in declaring a dividend rate of 6.30 per cent for conventional savings for 2024 — the highest since 2017 — is owed to the fact that it is an independent body and not influenced by any party, including those...

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 12 — The Employees Provident Fund (EPF) has refuted allegations of misconduct or regulatory breaches in the buying and selling of Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd’s (MAHB) shares and the purported losses incurred from the transaction.

PUTRAJAYA, Feb 12 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim wants the implementation of policy and institutional formations in the country to be carried out swiftly and using more effective methods.

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 10 — The Employees Provident Fund (EPF) has introduced two key features for its Simpanan Shariah that will provide faster access and flexibility for members effective April 1, 2025.

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 5 — The government is conducting a detailed study on the best implementation mechanism for foreign workers’ contribution to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF), said the Finance Ministry.

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 26 — The Employees Provident Fund (EPF) has appointed Tan Sri Mohd Zuki Ali as its new chairman, effective September 1, 2024.

PUTRAJAYA, July 3 — The Communications Ministry is looking into ways, including through the Employees Provident Fund (EPF), to increase retirement benefits for media practitioners.

KUALA LUMPUR, June 12 — The Employees Provident Fund (EPF) saw a total of 107,105 new member registrations in the first quarter (1Q 2024), bringing the total membership to 16.1 million.

KUALA LUMPUR, June 5 — The Employees Provident Fund (EPF) is committed to supporting reforms in Malaysia’s retirement income framework to ensure inclusivity and security for all.

KUALA LUMPUR, June 4 — It is time for Malaysia to embrace serious reforms to its pension and retirement frameworks to ensure financial security and equity for all, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.