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EPF

EPF’s first-quarter investment income jumps 51% to RM27.73bil

Equities surge drives growth while international diversification continues to underpin stable returns

EPF launches i-Legasi, i-Emas and retirement goal calculator to boost financial security

New initiatives aim to help members plan effectively for retirement, manage income sustainably, and leave a legacy for loved ones

EPF rejects Sunway’s IJM takeover offer as valuation concerns deepen: reports

Fund becomes second major GLIC after PNB to turn down RM3.15-per-share bid, even as Sunway secures overwhelming shareholder backing

EPF abstains from voting as Sunway secures near-unanimous IJM takeover approval

Sunway gained 99.97% shareholder backing for the major acquisition

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

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Worrying number of youth spending 18 hours on social media daily: MCMC 

The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission has drawn attention to the substantial number of young individuals who spend extended periods online, expressing concerns about harmful aspects of specific social media platforms. 

Taib Mahmud: a life of controversies and political intrigue

The diminutive and flamboyant Tun Abdul Taib Mahmud has left an indelible mark on Sarawak and the country, seeing that he was its chief minister for 33 years and later, the governor for nearly a decade.

PayNet confirms DuitNow QR code transaction fee for merchants starting Oct 1

In a statement on the matter, PayNet, the operator of DuitNow QR, clarified that the fee follows the lifting of a waiver on the merchant discount rate, which is charged based on a percentage of the payment transaction value.