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EPF savings for health insurance: Each ringgit withdrawn today is one less for tomorrow – Azrul Mohd Khalib

Using retirement savings to fund basic medical coverage is misguided and threatens old-age security, writes Galen Centre for Health and Social Policy chief executive

EPF CEO pleased majority of fund contributors not using ‘flexible’ Account 3

Lower than anticipated withdrawal shows Malaysians understand need to save for retirement

From 6% now, Fahmi aims for 50% film industry workers to save with EPF

EPF and Finas sign agreement to raise number of contributors from the arts and creative sector, improve their welfare

Never too young to think about retirement: financial experts’ advice versus reality

With at least RM500,000 to RM1 million needed in savings to ensure a comfortable retirement according to financial experts, what are young adults who are new to the working world to do? 

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Melaka schools to reopen on Oct 12 as API readings fall below 100

Air quality readings at all three monitoring stations in the state remain in the moderate range, with parents advised to monitor their children's health

Schools may close if air quality worsens, five areas hit unhealthy levels: DOE

The department said the areas recorded unhealthy API readings, warns of RM1mil fine for open burning offenders

Four Malaysia Airlines flights cancelled, two more diverted amid heightened US-Iran tensions

Destinations involved were Doha and Jeddah following flight advisory on airspace risks, governments issue travel warnings to avoid Iran