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Ban on EPF withdrawal to perform haj not true - Deputy Finance Minister

Swift action must be taken to prevent the spread of the false news from triggering sensitive issues related to the 3R.

30 Oct 2024 03:31pm
Deputy Finance Minister Lim Hui Ying - BERNAMA FILE PIX
Deputy Finance Minister Lim Hui Ying - BERNAMA FILE PIX

PUTRAJAYA - Allegations about a ban on withdrawing funds from the Employees' Provident Fund (EPF) to perform the Haj are false and defamatory, said Deputy Finance Minister Lim Hui Ying.

She said swift action must be taken to prevent the spread of the false news from triggering sensitive issues related to the 3R (religion, race and royalty).

Lim said a police report has been lodged for the authorities to investigate and take necessary action against those responsible for manipulating information to create racial tension.

"The involvement of the police is important in ensuring the spread of this fake news is stopped immediately," she said in a statement today.

According to Lim, she had clarified in the Dewan Rakyat on Oct 28 that the EPF Sejahtera Account can be accessed by prospective pilgrims under the age of 55, subject to specific conditions.

She said the policy, introduced in 2013, has remained unchanged regardless of government leadership. - BERNAMA

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