EPF vigilant on global economy


PETALING JAYA: While the uncertainty in global markets remains a huge concern, the Employees Provident Fund (EPF) is “not ignoring” indicators that suggest improvement, and therefore remains “cautiously optimistic”.

Chief executive officer Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan said these indicators included the possible peak in global inflation and the US’ Federal Reserve’s hints that interest rate increases will begin to slow in the coming months.

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