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Retirement

Ageing in poverty: Malaysia must rethink its retirement system – Charles Santiago

Low wages, rising costs, and inadequate protections mean millions risk retirement in poverty, warns former MP

Gurmit Singh retires after historic kabaddi gold

The former hockey player says his retirement stems from fulfilment, not personal issues, and urges future generations to carry the sport higher

‘I have no regrets’: Tengku Maimun as she steps down as Chief Justice

Judiciary’s first woman leader ends her six-year term with gratitude

Ensuring a dignified lifetime income – G. Manimaran

As living costs and healthcare expenses climb, calls are growing for stronger policies to ensure financial security and quality of life well into retirement

WEF puts EPF in spotlight as model for sustainable retirement plan

Malaysia’s system is highlighted in World Economic Forum’s white paper for its adaptive strategies balancing sustainability, intergenerational equity, inclusivity

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Over 23.6 million to benefit as new electricity tariff kicks in July 1

The Energy Commission has set a new average base tariff of 45.40 sen/kWh for RP4, slightly lower than before, bringing overall electricity costs down by up to 19% compared to the previous regulatory period

FashionValet a loss-making entity before and after Khazanah, PNB’s RM47 mil investment

GLICs bought stakes in 2018, company records show total RM103.3 million losses after tax from 2017 to 2022

World sepak takraw rankings: ambitious start, stalled progress?

Six months after the ISTAF World Cup, the much-anticipated ranking system remains in limbo, leaving questions about the sport’s Olympic future