BEIJING: A small ferry was hit by an oil spill cleaning vessel on a river in southern China, state media said on Friday (Feb 28) night, killing 11 people while five more are missing.
KUALA LUMPUR: The strong and competitive dividend performance by the Employees Provident Fund in 2024 proves its resilience and commitment to ensuring the retirement future of its members is secure, says Deputy Finance Minister Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.
He mentioned that the increase in voluntary contributions also clearly shows that more Malaysians are choosing to have sufficient savings for their retirement.In Saturday’s announcement, EPF said the EPF Outreach Program saw encouraging growth in the number of voluntary contributors, which reached 1,193,396, a 32% increase from 902,213 in 2023.
Under the administration of Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, the government's pro-growth policies, investments in infrastructure, and fiscal measures under the Madani Economy framework play a critical role in boosting business confidence and supporting key sectors such as manufacturing, services, and technology.
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