Doing so may prevent early retirements, says body's president

Family issues, health, workload, personal problems also cited, says deputy minister Wong

Deputy minister says measure only applies to new members, but existing ones can opt in

By Media Selangor Team SHAH ALAM, May 23 — The Malaysian Employers Federation (MEF) has welcomed a proposal to raise the national retirement age to 65, citing the potential of experienced, older workers to continue contributing meaningfully to the economy, but cautioned against a...

KUALA LUMPUR, May 16 — The Congress of Unions of Employees in the Public and Civil Services (Cuepacs) has proposed that permanent appointees under the new Public Service Remuneration System (SSPA) be given monthly basis or lump sum options for their retirement payments, subject to conditions and eligibility.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 20 — Bukit Aman Commercial Crime Investigation Department (CCID) deputy director (Investigation) Datuk Rohaimi Md Isa has been appointed acting CCID director, effective today.

SHAH ALAM, Feb 1 — Menteri Besar Dato’ Seri Amirudin Shari has expressed gratitude for the service of Dato’ Haris Kasim, who officially retired as state secretary yesterday.

JOHOR BAHRU, Nov 9 — Johor police chief CP Datuk M.

PUTRAJAYA, Aug 9 — Tan Sri Mohd Zuki Ali, who officially retired today after being in the public service for over three decades, has expressed willingness to continue serving the country.

PUTRAJAYA, July 3 — The Communications Ministry is looking into ways, including through the Employees Provident Fund (EPF), to increase retirement benefits for media practitioners.

KUALA LUMPUR, June 5 — The Employees Provident Fund (EPF) is committed to supporting reforms in Malaysia’s retirement income framework to ensure inclusivity and security for all.

KUALA LUMPUR, June 4 — It is time for Malaysia to embrace serious reforms to its pension and retirement frameworks to ensure financial security and equity for all, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 24 — Capital A's Tony Fernandes said on Wednesday he has agreed to put aside retirement plans and has signed a new five-year contract to continue as chief executive of the company, the operator of budget airline group AirAsia.

SINGAPORE, March 4 — Singapore’s retirement and re-employment age will be raised to 64 and 69 respectively in 2026, according to local media.

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 20 — Malaysia needs to adopt a living wage mechanism with appropriate wage levels to enable workers to build adequate retirement savings, said the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 — Budget 2024 reflects an important step forward in prioritising the financial security and prosperity of Malaysia’s ageing population, according to Employees Provident Fund (EPF) chief executive officer Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 3 — The government has been urged to introduce a reward system for Employees Provident Fund (EPF) members who consistently contribute to the voluntary contribution programme i-Saraan to address the issue of social protection coverage in the informal and self-employed segments.

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 28 — National Sports Council (NSC) director-general Datuk Ahmad Shapawi Ismail ended his 35-year service with the agency today.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 7 — The Employees Provident Fund (EPF) has been working towards establishing a more pension-like approach towards providing its members with a more stable income in their post-retirement years.

KUALA LUMPUR, June 10 — National high jump athlete Nauraj Singh Randhawa today announced his retirement from national duty at the age of 31.