EPF Account 1 withdrawals targeted only at those in dire straits - PM

Published: Nov 7, 2020 1:27 PM | Updated: Nov 8, 2020 1:00 AM

Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin today stressed that withdrawals from Account 1 of a member's Employee Provident Fund were only for those who were in dire straits financially.

Muhyiddin did not outline the requirements needed to qualify for the RM500 per month withdrawal but painted a picture of one possible scenario.

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