Najib to EPF: Prioritise helping ‘drowning’ members, not investments

Pekan MP Najib Abdul Razak has insisted that the Employees Provident Fund (EPF) allow lump-sum withdrawals to help contributors weather the Covid-19-stricken economy.

This comes as the fund is reportedly planning to enhance its asset liquidation plan in preparation for a potential RM45 billion in withdrawals.

The move is also slated to impact its 2020 dividend rate as well as...