Planning Your Retirement Income
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What is the total percentage contribution by an employer to an employee's EPF account?

  • 12%
  • 11%
  • 12% to 13% (correct)
  • 13%

Which of the following is a benefit of contributing to a Private Retirement Scheme (PRS)?

  • No tax relief
  • Tax relief of RM1,000
  • Tax relief of RM2,000
  • Tax relief of RM3,000 (correct)

What is the main objective of the Employees Provident Fund (EPF)?

  • To help members achieve a better retirement (correct)
  • To aid national infrastructural development
  • To safeguard and grow members' retirement savings
  • To provide excellent services to members

What is the percentage of contribution by an employee to their EPF account?

<p>7% (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the total percentage of contribution by an employee and employer to SOCSO?

<p>2% to 3% (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When was the Employees Provident Fund (EPF) established?

<p>1951 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the EPF chief strategy officer, what was the impact of Covid-related withdrawals on the savings of contributors?

<p>It resulted in critically low levels of EPF savings for many members below age 55 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of EPF members have less than RM1,000 in their savings?

<p>3.6 million (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum savings EPF members should have at age 55, according to the Household Expenditure Survey Report 2019?

<p>RM240,000 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of EPF members have the minimum savings target of RM240,000 in their account by 55?

<p>18% (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the average annual growth rate of the mean monthly household consumption expenditure in Malaysia from 2016 to 2019?

<p>3.9% (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How much is the estimated monthly withdrawal needed to cover basic needs for 20 years, according to the Household Expenditure Survey Report 2019?

<p>RM950 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of EPF contributors can afford retirement, according to an official of the Employees Provident Fund?

<p>3% (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of EPF contributors withdraw their EPF savings in one lump sum once they reach 55 years of age?

<p>99.9% (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary source of retirement income for private sector employees in Malaysia?

<p>Employee Provident Fund (EPF) (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key aspect of developing a balanced budget for retirement?

<p>Receiving all retirement income to which you are entitled (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a tax advantage available to retirees in Malaysia?

<p>Tax exemption on pension (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key consideration when investing for retirement in Malaysia?

<p>Monitoring investments for growth (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a recommended approach to dipping into retirement savings?

<p>Dipping into savings with caution (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key aspect of living on retirement income in Malaysia?

<p>Developing a spending plan for retirement (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common source of retirement income for individuals in Malaysia?

<p>Employee Provident Fund (EPF) (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key consideration when planning for retirement housing costs in Malaysia?

<p>Developing a spending plan for retirement (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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