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Should There Be Another Round Of EPF Withdrawals?

Dr Nungsari A Radhi, Economist

19-Jan-23 18:00

Should There Be Another Round Of EPF Withdrawals?

We discuss whether there should be another round of EPF withdrawals. This comes as people are calling for it, but Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has said that the government is not likely to allow it. So we look at the pros and cons of doing another round, and discuss other options the government can consider instead.

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Produced by: Kelly Anissa, Natasha Fusil

Presented by: Lee Chwi Lynn, Sharmilla Ganesan


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Categories:  economy

Tags:  ProRakyat,  epf,  retirement savings,  anwar ibrahim,  cost of living, 


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