RM10k EPF Withdrawal: Good, Bad, or Ugly?

Geoffrey Williams, Economist, Malaysia University of Science and Technology

21-Mar-22 12:00

RM10k EPF Withdrawal: Good, Bad, or Ugly?

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Is the decision to allow a fourth EPF withdrawal a good one? While there have been calls to allow EPF contributors to dip into their own savings during these pressing times, experts have warned that doing so could have serious implications not just for individuals, but for the EPF as a whole. We gather a couple of experts to weigh in on this heavily debated announcement.

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