Floods: Victims need not dip into EPF savings, govt providing sufficient cash assistance, says Tengku Zafrul


PETALING JAYA: EPF contributors who are affected by the floods need not dip into their retirement savings as the government has provided sufficient cash assistance, says Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz (pic).

The Finance Minister said, in a statement Friday (31 Dec), that apart from the Bantuan Prihatin Rakyat (BPR), Covid-19 Special Assistance (BKC) and Bantuan Prihatin Rakyat (BPR), the government is allocating cash assistance of up to RM10,000 for each household affected by the floods and up to RM61,000 for those who suffered total destruction.

Limited time offer:
Just RM5 per month.

Monthly Plan

RM13.90/month
RM5/month

Billed as RM5/month for the 1st 6 months then RM13.90 thereafters.

Annual Plan

RM12.33/month

Billed as RM148.00/year

1 month

Free Trial

For new subscribers only


Cancel anytime. No ads. Auto-renewal. Unlimited access to the web and app. Personalised features. Members rewards.
Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
   

Next In Nation

Family of 14 left homeless after their stilt house collapses in Karamunting
Three houses destroyed in Keningau fire
Immigration Dept nabs 26 undocumented foreigners during ops in Johor
Army to take action if contractor fails to deliver Black Hawk helicopters
Floods hit several areas in Subang, Sungai Buloh
Lightning strike causes delays on Kelana Jaya LRT line
Taman Saikat folk urge MB to take action over cultural village
Women ministry helping elderly woman allegedly mistreated by welfare officers
Court upholds ex-transporter’s 20-year jail for sexual assault of underage sisters
KLIA shooting: Bodyguard had successful five-hour surgery, says wife

Others Also Read