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It’s good to have online access to your EPF account

September 30, 2009

Over the years since the government launched its plans to close the gap on the digital divide, many ministries have launched their sites to offer information online, services and the like. But many of them I didn’t find that useful. But there is one that I have to say is most God-sent amongst all the others. [...]

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20% drop in EPF dividend for 2008

March 17, 2009

Today EPF made the official announcement of the dividend payout for the year 2008 and it is only at 4.5%, versus the previous year’s dividend payout of 5.8%. This is a drop of 22% in dividend payout which is quite substantial.
It was reported that the returns for the year 2008 was in fact better than 2007, but due [...]

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Oil price hits US$60 and automatic reduction in EPF contribution

November 7, 2008

The world oil price has been quite a yo-yo of late. As of this morning, it was reported that oil price is now at US$60.77, an all time low since March 2007. Markets around the world are also falling. Our KLSE is no different, as a quick check on the top counters today revealed most [...]

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Would you contribute less to EPF?

November 6, 2008

With the latest proposal by the Government that employees can now opt to contribute 8% of their salary towards their EPF account versus the current compulsory rate of 11%, would you care to contribute the lesser amount? If you are keen to contribute less and therefore have more income in hand, I hope it is [...]

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Stocks that EPF invests in

November 3, 2008

Do you know what are the stocks that EPF invests in? I don’t and I’m glad to see an article in this week’s The Edge that shows some of the major stock holdings of the EPF on our local stock exchange. Here’s how our money in the EPF is invested:

I’m sure this list is not [...]

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