Govt mulls allowing EPF members to use savings as bank loan collateral
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim says in principle, he does not agree with allowing special withdrawals from the people’s retirement fund. – The Malaysian Insight file pic, March 9, 2023.
“In principle, I do not agree with allowing special withdrawals from the people’s retirement fund,” he said when winding up the debate on the Supply Bill 2023 in the Dewan Rakyat today. The prime minister also criticised opposition members who portrayed the unity government as oppressive in their debates.
“It’s not fair to compare with Sabah and Sarawak because they came together to be with Malaysia later. Their rural areas are lagging far behind, much worse than poor areas.
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