‘No’ to 65-70  withdrawal age for EPF


Saving up: The current withdrawal age for EPF is at 55 years of age, which has been in place for decades. The official retirement age is 60. — ART CHEN/The Star

PETALING JAYA: Seniors are pushing back against the World Bank’s proposal to raise the Employees Provident Fund (EPF) withdrawal age to between 65 and 70.

Some economists support the move, but said the implementation should be done with caution.

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