EPF says sorry to bedridden cancer patient


KUALA LUMPUR: The Employees Provident Fund (EPF) has apologised to a member and her family over an unpleasant experience where a cancer-stricken, bed-ridden woman was made to show up at its Johor Baru office to withdraw her contribution to the retirement fund.

“The EPF is deeply saddened and regrets the incident that went viral on social media. We apologise to the member and her family for having to go through an uncomfortable experience.

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