Covid-19: Mixed reactions over EPF withdrawal scheme


JOHOR BARU: The government’s decision to allow Employees Provident Fund (EPF) contributors to apply for the RM500 monthly withdrawal from their Account 2 during the Covid-19 crisis has received various reactions from people.

While some applauded the move, others expressed concerns over its effect in the long run, especially for those with small EPF savings.

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