The Employees Provident Fund (EPF) announced total investment income of RM57.50 billion for the first six months ending June 30, 2026, up 48% from RM38.92 billion in the same period last year [1, 2, 3, 4]. For the second quarter alone, investment income rose 44% to RM29.77 billion from RM20.61 billion in 2Q 2025 [1, 2, 3, 4].
Equities were the largest contributor, generating RM20.94 billion in 2Q 2026, an increase of 52% from RM13.77 billion a year earlier. This accounted for 70% of the quarter’s total investment income [2, 4]. Fixed income instruments contributed RM6.91 billion or 23% of the income in the quarter, while real estate and infrastructure investments brought in RM1.30 billion. Money market instruments added RM620 million [2, 4].
EPF’s total investment assets reached RM1.54 trillion as of June 30, 2026, with 39% invested overseas [2, 4]. International investments generated RM19.29 billion during the quarter, comprising 65% of total investment income. Conventional savings yielded RM24.16 billion, while Shariah-compliant savings added RM5.61 billion in the second quarter [2, 4].
EPF CEO Ahmad Zulqarnain Onn said the fund capitalised on strong global equity markets while maintaining a disciplined, long-term approach amid elevated market and geopolitical risks. He noted, "We continued to front-load income in the second quarter as market and geopolitical risks remained elevated. While equity markets have supported performance in the first half of the year, members should temper expectations as such market opportunities may not repeat itself in the second half of the year. Our focus remains on delivering sustainable long-term returns, backed by a resilient portfolio" [4].
The next major update on EPF’s investment performance is expected with the release of third-quarter results later this year.
