News about EPF

MBSB told Bursa Malaysia on Monday that 1.

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Setiausaha Pertubuhan Akitek Malaysia Arkitek Malaysia (PAM) dan pemeriksa bangunan yang diiktiraf oleh Architect Centre, Anthony Lee Tee, telah menyeru pihak berkuasa untuk mencari punca asal kebakaran terkini di KWSP dan mengeluarkan laporan itu kepada umum "untuk mengelakkan spekulasi".

Malaysian Institute of Architects (PAM) Secretary and Architect Centre accredited building inspector Anthony Lee Tee has called on the authorities to find the root cause of the recent fire at the EPF, and to have the report made public “to avoid speculation”.

In a statement on Saturday (April 15), EPF chief executive officer Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan said the number of applications for FSA2 is expected to increase with the launch of Bank Simpanan Nasional’s (BSN) MyRinggit Insan-i facility on the same day.

EPF Account 2 recently became a hot topic after Prime Minister and Finance Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said last month that the government is considering using EPF savings as collateral for emergency loans, after the opposition repeatedly called for more EPF withdrawals to be allowed.

MBSB, in a statement on Thursday (April 6), said its shariah-compliant facility Ihsan-i will be offered to EPF members who are between 40 and 55 years of age, with a minimum of RM3,000 in their Account 2 and EPF i-Account holders, beginning April 7, 2023.

"It offers a practical solution for EPF members who are facing temporary liquidity issues by providing cash flow through personal financing but with minimal impact on their retirement savings," the EPF said.

The latest filing came after the REIT suspended the trading of its units for an hour on Monday morning, from 9am to 10am.

“Further details regarding the implementation of this initiative will be announced by the EPF at a later date.