It has been revealed that to date, a total of 3.4 million of the 13.1 million EPF members under the age of 55 have withdrawn RM8.9 billion from their flexible accounts since this option was made available in May. Meanwhile, Second Finance Minister Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan assures that EPF would not be negatively impacted. Dr Hafezali Iqbal Hussain, Professor at the School of Management & Marketing Faculty of Business & Law, Taylor’s University, shares his insights.



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It has been revealed that to date, a total of 3.4 million of the 13.1 million EPF members under the age of 55 have withdrawn RM8.9 billion from their flexible accounts since this option was made available in May. Meanwhile, Second Finance Minister Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan assures that EPF would not be negatively impacted. Dr Hafezali Iqbal Hussain, Professor at the School of Management &amp; Marketing Faculty of Business &amp; Law, Taylor’s University, shares his insights.Image Credit: Shutterstock.com

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EPF's Flexibility In Managing Members' Flexible Withdrawals

A recent report by the Institute for Democracy and Economic Affairs (IDEAS) revealed that 78% of chairperson roles on federal statutory bodies lacked formal qualifications and political appointments remain widespread. Why have reforms been slow to take shape? We speak with Aira Azhari, Chief Executive Officer of IDEAS.



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A recent report by the Institute for Democracy and Economic Affairs (IDEAS) revealed that 78% of chairperson roles on federal statutory bodies lacked formal qualifications and political appointments remain widespread. Why have reforms been slow to take shape? We speak with Aira Azhari, Chief Executive Officer of IDEAS.The First Look is brought to you by HLB Priority. We know what your real priorities are.Image Credit: Shutterstock

How to Make Statutory Bodies More Independent

With mounting speculation that Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim may call early GE16 elections to coincide with state polls in Melaka and Johor, we speak to Adib Zalkapli of Viewfinder Global Affairs to unpack recent developments.


He weighs in on the internal tremors within Bersatu following the strategic suspensions of Dato Sri Ronald Kiandee and Dato Mas Ermieyati, Dato Sri Hamzah Zainudin's search for a new political platform, and the strategic motivations behind Umno’s recent invitation for former members to return.

With mounting speculation that Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim may call early GE16 elections to coincide with state polls in Melaka and Johor, we speak to Adib Zalkapli of Viewfinder Global Affairs to unpack recent developments. He weighs in on the internal tremors within Bersatu following the strategic suspensions of Dato Sri Ronald Kiandee and Dato Mas Ermieyati, Dato Sri Hamzah Zainudin's search for a new political platform, and the strategic motivations behind Umno’s recent invitation for former members to return.

GE16 Snap Polls? Bersatu Purges & Umno’s Open Door

War in the Middle East has pushed oil prices sharply higher, fuelling concerns about supply disruptions and volatility across financial markets. How might sustained energy price shocks affect Asian equities and key sectors? Ahmad Maghfur Usman, Equity Analyst at Nomura Malaysia, joins us to unpack the market implications.



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War in the Middle East has pushed oil prices sharply higher, fuelling concerns about supply disruptions and volatility across financial markets. How might sustained energy price shocks affect Asian equities and key sectors? Ahmad Maghfur Usman, Equity Analyst at Nomura Malaysia, joins us to unpack the market implications.Image Credit: Shutterstock

EPF's Flexibility In Managing Members' Flexible Withdrawals

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