KUALA LUMPUR: The Employees Provident Fund's (EPF) achievements reflect investor confidence in the pro-growth and investor-friendly policies of the Madani government, supported by fiscal reforms under the Madani Economic framework, benefiting the people for universal and sustainable growth, says Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
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On Saturday, EPF announced a dividend rate of 6.30% for Conventional Savings with a total distribution of RM63.05bil and 6.30% for Shariah Savings with a total distribution of RM10.19bil.
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The total distribution for 2024 amounts to RM73.24bil. The dividend rate is the highest since 2017.
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"EPF has announced an outstanding dividend rate, with the highest distribution in history, amounting to RM73.24bil.
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"Moreover, Shariah Savings also made history by achieving a rate equal to Conventional Savings for the first time," he stated in a post on the social media platform X on Saturday (March 1).
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Anwar, who is also the Finance Minister, said the impressive performance of KWSP is driven by the robust growth of Malaysia's capital market amidst global economic challenges.
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"With growing confidence in the national economy, insya-Allah, we will advance with determination, ensuring the benefits of economic growth are felt by all citizens," he said. - Bernama
