BFM 89.9

HIGHLIGHTS 
Podcast  >  Enterprise  >  Enterprise Explores  >  EPF's Flexible Account: Opt-In for the Account 2 One-Off Irreversible Transfer?

EPF's Flexible Account: Opt-In for the Account 2 One-Off Irreversible Transfer?

Rajen Devadason, Licensed Financial Planner, Manulife Investment Management (Malaysia) Berhad

07-May-24 12:00

EPF's Flexible Account: Opt-In for the Account 2 One-Off Irreversible Transfer?

Should you opt-in for the one-off irreversible transfer to the new Flexible Account from EPF Account 2 and effectively restructure your current EPF savings? That’s a key question that Enterprise Explores with Rajen Devadason, Licensed Financial Planner with Manulife Investment Management (Malaysia) Berhad. On top of that we also dive into how EPF members should navigate this incoming change and the narrative that we need to build around Akaun Fleksibel and its uses.

It’s no secret that EPF’s recently announced restructuring has been divisive to say the least, but love it or hate it, it’s coming later this week. Starting from Saturday May 11th 2024, EPF contributions will be split into 3 accounts, where 75% goes to Akaun Persaraan, 15% into Akaun Sejahtera, and 10% into Akaun Fleksibel.

More importantly, EPF members will have until August 31st to make a big decision - whether to opt-in to restructure your existing balance and transfer an initial amount into your Flexible Account. This one-off, initial transfer will be irreversible. Effectively, if you’ve never withdrawn funds from EPF, this move should restructure your EPF savings to follow the new 75:15:10 ratio.

Produced by: Roshan Kanesan

Presented by: Roshan Kanesan


This and more than 60,000 other podcasts in your hand. Download the all new BFM mobile app.

Categories:  financial wellnessmarketsculture

Tags:  akaun fleksibelfinancial planningepf





Play / Pause

Listen now : Top 5 at 5

Today’s Shows



6:00 AM

The 6AM Stretch

Thought-provoking discussions on ideas, people and events shaping our lives.

7:00 AM

World Market Watch

Joe Quinlan, Chief Market Strategist, US Trust-BOA Private Wealth Management tells us where international markets are heading.

7:15 AM

Morning Brief

We recap global and local headlines from today's papers and portals.

7:30 AM

Morning Brief

Matt Ingram, Senior Industry Analyst, Bloomberg Intelligence gives us an outlook on Australian equities.

7:45 AM

Morning Brief

Professor Alexis Dudden of the University of Connecticut and Visiting Professor of Japanese Studies at the National University of Singapore explains the diplomatic spat between China and Japan.

8:00 AM

The Breakfast Grille

Datuk Seri Shafie Apdal, President of Warisan discusses the party’s strategy as the only one contesting all 73 seats in Sabah’s 17th state election.

8:30 AM

Morning Brief

Dr Azmil Tayeb, Political Scientist, Universiti Sains Malaysia discusses the future of MIC should the party leave BN.

8:45 AM

Morning Brief

Ng Tzu Hann, CEO of Tradeview Capital walks us through EPF's strong 2025 performance so far.

9:00 AM

Opening Bell

(REPEAT) Joe Quinlan, Chief Market Strategist, US Trust-BOA Private Wealth Management tells us where international markets are heading.

9:15 AM

Opening Bell

We take a look at the FBM KLCI as well as regional capital markets.

9:35 AM

People, Planet, Profit

Avtandil Mekudishvili, of PlanRadar discusses how digital tools and smart planning can help Malaysia build climate and disaster resilient infrastructure.

10:05 AM

Open For Business

Emily Chin, Co-Founder, Medalized Concept

11:00 AM

Marketing Mojo

Nizwani Shahar, CEO, Havas Malaysia, discusses why consumers expect activism, not advertising.

12:00 PM

Enterprise Explores

Dr Carmelo Ferlito, CEO, Center for Market Education

1:00 PM

The Breakfast Grille Repeat

Our flagship show, we feature both game-changers and groundbreakers in the hot seat.

2:05 PM

Discovery Hour

An eclectic selection of BBC shows, curated with variety in mind.

3:05 PM

Beyond the Ballot Box

Over the past week, Kampung Papan has seen a series of arrests and confrontations as residents resist demolition works tied to decades-old promises of resettlement that were never fulfilled. We unpack what went down with activists on the ground.

4:05 PM

Health & Living

Is it normal to have excessively heavy menstrual flow? We ask an expert if this is something women should endure.

5:00 PM

Top 5 at 5

6:00 PM

Talkback Tuesday

Do you hold grudges or do you forgive and forget? How have you been affected by your choice?

8:00 PM

BBC World Service