FNPF members unemployed for the last 6 months can now withdraw their funds

Members of FNPF who have been unemployed for the last 6 months can now go and withdraw their funds.

Attorney General and Minister for Economy Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum says people have called up and said they lost their job last year in November which is not related to COVID-19.

He says they can go and withdraw whatever amount is there in their general account.

Sayed-Khaiyum says the government will not provide a top-up for this because it is not specifically related to COVID-19.

He also says that those who have been terminated in the last 6 months for whatever reason can also withdraw from their FNPF general account.

Sayed-Khaiyum adds that those people who may have resigned can also withdraw after three months from the date of resignation.

Taxi Drivers

He says some taxi drivers have been in touch with them because their hours have been cut down because of curfew and reduction in traffic.

Sayed-Khaiyum says some taxi drivers may actually have their own FNPF accounts because they have worked previously and they can access their funds also.

He says they can also withdraw about $1000 from their general account but there will be no top-up from government.

Sayed-Khaiyum says this is the same for people that drive hired cars.