EPF withdrawal for 23 more critical illnesses

PETALING JAYA: Malaysians can withdraw money from their Employees Provident Fund (EPF) account from today for the treatment of 36 critical illnesses compared to only 13 previously.

However, the Malaysian Trades Union Congress has slammed the move, saying the money should be kept for one’s old age and that the Government should absorb the costs through its hospitals and healthcare benefits.