EPF Acquires 5.02 Pct Stake In 99 Speed Mart

KUALA LUMPUR, June 9 (Bernama) – The Employees Provident Fund (EPF) has emerged as a substantial shareholder in 99 Speed Mart Retail Holdings Bhd after acquiring 421.79 million shares or a 5.02 per cent direct stake in the convenience store operator.

EPF Records Total Investment Income Of RM18.31 Bln For 1Q 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, June 3 (Bernama) -- The Employees Provident Fund (EPF) recorded investment income totalling RM18.31 billion for the first quarter ended March 31, 2025 (1Q 2025), a 13 per cent decline from RM20.99 billion in the corresponding period in 2024.

EPF: External Fund Managers Contribute 24 Pct To 2024 Income

KUALA LUMPUR, May 22 (Bernama) -- The Employees Provident Fund’s (EPF) panel of external fund managers contributed a record 24 per cent to the retirement fund’s total income in 2024.

CIMB Bank To Purchase 16 Properties From EPF For RM210 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, May 2 (Bernama) -- CIMB Group Holdings Bhd’s wholly-owned subsidiary CIMB Bank Bhd will purchase 16 properties from the Employees Provident Fund (EPF) for a total cash consideration of RM209.81 million. 

Battersea Power Station Secures Approval For Next Regeneration Phase

KUALA LUMPUR, May 2 (Bernama) -- Planning consent has been granted for the next phase of Battersea Power Station’s regeneration in London, a key milestone in the 16.99-hectare (42-acre) development.

GLICs Adopt Living Wage Policy For All Permanent Malaysian Employees

KUALA LUMPUR, May 1 (Bernama) -- Government-linked investment companies (GLICs) have collectively implemented a living wage policy, ensuring all permanent Malaysian employees now earn above the monthly living wage threshold. 

WEF Highlights Malaysia’s EPF As Model For Sustainable Retirement Reform

KUALA LUMPUR, March 29 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s approach to retirement system reform by the Employees Provident Fund (EPF) has been cited by the World Economic Forum (WEF) as a model for building long-term retirement systems in an emerging economy.  

Retirees Should Redirect Small Portion Of Savings Into Higher-Yielding Investments To Enhance Income Security -- SC

 KUALA LUMPUR, March 20 (Bernama) – Retirees should redirect a small portion of their savings into higher-yielding capital market instruments to enhance their income security in their old age rather than holding cash, the Securities Commission (SC) said.

GLICs Urged To Invest Around RM120 Bln over 5 Years For Economic Growth

KUALA LUMPUR, March 20 (Bernama) -- Government-linked investment companies (GLICs) have been urged to make domestic direct investments (DDI) of about RM120 billion over five years to stimulate the country's economic growth, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Foreign Workers' EPF Contribution A Game Changer To Retain Workforce And Hire More Local Talent

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin & Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, March 19 (Bernama) -- Foreign workers' mandatory Employees Provident Fund (EPF) contribution will benefit Malaysia’s economy over the long term as employers will favour hiring more local talent as costs increase.

i-Saraan Contributions Reach RM2.6 Bln In 2024, Government Channels RM114.8 Mln To Over 500,000 Members – Amir Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, March 13 (Bernama) -- Total contributions to the i-Saraan programme,  a voluntary scheme under the Employees Provident Fund (EPF), amounted to RM2.6 billion in 2024, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.

EPF Reforms Gain Industry Support, Ensure Business Sustainability And Talent Retention

KUALA LUMPUR, March 12 (Bernama) -- Industry leaders welcomed the passing of the Employees Provident Fund (EPF) (Amendment) Bill 2025, hailing it as a balanced approach that strengthens social security while ensuring business sustainability.