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Government won't budge on EPF withdrawal decision

Feb 17, 2023

The government has made it clear, that it will not allow any more EPF special withdrawals.

Deputy Finance Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Maslan says 145 billion ringgit was taken out by contributors during the Covid pandemic.

This has left more than half of EPF members with less than 10 thousand ringgit in their savings, with some even having less than five thousand in their accounts.

This comes after Perikatan Nasional chairman Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin this week urged the government to allow another round of EPF withdrawals to help people make ends meet.

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Members of Parliament have been urged to maintain decorum in the Dewan Rakyat.

Deputy Speaker Datuk Ramli Mohd Nor says he’s actually getting feedback from the public about lawmakers misbehaving in the House, including comments about how the situation is like ‘a zoo’.

Datuk Ramli also reminded MP’s to give their full attention during proceedings, and not to have their own ‘small meetings’ when others are speaking.

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Malaysia is ready to do more to help Turkiye including with earthquake recovery efforts there.

We have so far donated tens of millions of ringgit in financial aid, and sent over several special teams to assist with search and rescue operations.

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim explained that this is because of the scale of the disaster, and the special relationship between both countries.

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The Works Ministry says it is speeding up talks with the relevant parties, to allow toll payments using different digital payment providers.

It adds that a pilot project will be conducted soon, to study the implications before the new system can be finalized.

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And, the family of Bruce Willis has confirmed that the Hollywood star is suffering from dementia.

The 67-year-old had been diagnosed with speech difficulties last year, but his condition is now said to have worsened.