EPF balancing between retirement mandate and supporting members' economic survival


KUALA LUMPUR: The Employees Provident Fund (EPF) is evolving, shifting from a traditional focus on savings for retirement to a delicate balancing act between ensuring adequate retirement savings and supporting the economic survival of their members.

Bank Muamalat Malaysia Bhd chief economist Mohd Afzanizam Abdul Rashid said this while discussing the much-talked-about Account 3, named Account Fleksibel by EPF, which comes into effect on May 11, 2024.

Get 20% OFF The Star Digital Access

Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 11.12/month

Billed as RM 11.12 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 9.87/month

Billed as RM 118.40 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Next In Business News

Nestle invites Malaysian women to participate in MAGGI entrepreneurship programme
When cheap homes cost more
One property, 10 listings
Rental scams running rampant
China to crack down on 'illegal' cross-border securities
BANK’S PICKLEBALL CHAMPIONSHIP PROMISES WHOLESOME EXPERIENCE
MFM: Balancing growth and returns
Grad squeeze hurts economy
Tapping China’s niche consumer trend
Bubble fears as valuations stretch

Others Also Read