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The Employees Provident Fund (EPF) recorded a RM29.77 billion investment income for the second quarter of 2026, marking a 44% increase compared to the same period last year
That brings total investment earnings for the first six months of the year to RM57.50 billion.
Global equities did most of the heavy lifting, with international investments generating 65% of second-quarter earnings despite making up just 39% of total assets.
EPF chief executive officer Ahmad Zulqarnain Onn noted that the fund capitalised on strong market conditions early on.
"Similar to the first quarter, we continued to front-load income during the second quarter as market and geopolitical risks remain elevated," he said, according to The Edge Malaysia.
Ahmad Zulqarnain cautioned EPF account holders that the second half of the year could look quite different
"While equity markets have supported performance in the first half of the year, members should temper expectations as such market opportunities may not repeat themselves in the second half of the year. Our focus remains on delivering sustainable long-term returns, backed by a resilient portfolio," he added.
Meanwhile, membership and voluntary contribution numbers are also growing
EPF added 441,850 new members in the first half of 2026, bringing total membership to 18.5 million.
Voluntary contributions reached RM14.15 billion as more Malaysians actively build their retirement savings.
