Putrajaya Approves Another EPF Withdrawal

Dr Lee Hwok-Aun, Senior Fellow, Malaysian Studies Programme, ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute

16-Mar-22 19:00

Putrajaya Approves Another EPF Withdrawal

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Eligible contributors can withdraw up to RM10,000, making this the fourth round of special EPF withdrawals since 2020. We look at the implications of this move on contributors, the fund itself, and the economy.

Image source: Ismail Sadiron Pictures, Shutterstock

Produced by: Natasha Fusil

Presented by: Lee Chwi Lynn, Sharmilla Ganesan

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Categories: personal finance, investments

Tags: withdrawals, evening edition, epf, kwsp, umno, bn, ge15, investment, cost of living, financial literacy,

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