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  "id": 10929550,
  "title": "EPF CEO outlines four priorities for Malaysia as Malaysians live longer, says all have role to play",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/epf-ceo-outlines-four-priorities-for-malaysia-as-malaysians-live-10929550",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-30T11:01:55.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail-malaymail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/09/30/epf-ceo-outlines-four-priorities-for-malaysia-as-malaysians-live-longer-says-all-have-role-to-play/237169"
  },
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  "account": "KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 30 — Malaysia now faces four priorities as Malaysians are expected to live longer lives, according to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF) CEO Ahmad Zulqarnain Onn. The four key areas include ensuring income security for life, improving healthcare systems, enhancing digital systems, infrastructure, and community support, as well as reforming the pension system to better suit longer lifespans. Zulqarnain emphasized that addressing these issues requires a collective effort from individuals, families, employers, communities, and the government. He highlighted the need for greater government involvement, particularly in long-term care and basic income security, while also encouraging individuals to save consistently and make informed choices, and employers to provide flexible wages and opportunities for workers to remain economically active. Zulqarnain further stated that Malaysia's pension system should evolve to better accommodate a longer working life, moving away from a focus on lump-sum withdrawals towards ensuring a steady income throughout one's life. Currently, EPF members can opt for monthly withdrawals through the i-Emas scheme, which allows their savings to continue growing and generating dividends. The EPF CEO also stressed the importance of closing the coverage gap, as only 60% of Malaysia's workforce currently has EPF savings, particularly those in the informal sector, hardworking women, and older workers who are often overlooked. Lastly, he called for labour market reforms leading to better wages for Malaysian workers, stressing that it will take a community of leaders to work together to achieve progress on these crucial matters.",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 30 — Malaysia now faces four priorities as Malaysians are expected to live longer lives, includ...",
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        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "EPF CEO outlines four priorities for Malaysia as Malaysians live longer, says all have role to play",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/epf-ceo-outlines-four-priorities-for-malaysia-as-malaysians-live",
        "published": "2026-09-30T11:01:55.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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