PM: Opposition will play up EPF withdrawal issue in state elections

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim expects the issue of Employees Provident Fund (EPF) withdrawals to continue to be politicised in the campaign for the upcoming six state elections.

He said that he is ready to tackle the matter to ensure that the EPF does not run away from its fundamental function of providing an employee with retirement savings.

He pointed out that he was one of the most vocal during the pandemic in fighting for the temporary release of EPF funds due to the extraordinary and...