Having led the charge for the EPF to allow members to withdraw funds to help tide them over during the pandemic, Umno Youth chief Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki is now striking a cautionary note as well, saying that balancing current and old-age needs is critical.

“While the people have demanded for the i-Citra one-off payment of RM10,000, Umno Youth admits that the EPF is an important old-age saving for the survival of the people in the future.

“Even in discussions with the EPF CEO...