KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 1): Non-Malaysians working in Malaysia will start contributing to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF) from their October wages, just like Malaysian workers.
Both the worker and employer will each contribute 2% of the monthly salary to retirement savings.
This applies to all non-Malaysian employees with valid passports and employment passes issued by Malaysia’s Immigration Department. However, it doesn’t include domestic helpers like maids, cooks, gardeners, or drivers.
EPF’s chief executive officer Ahmad Zulqarnain Onn, in a statement, said this change is a big step towards giving all workers in Malaysia a fair shot at retirement savings and better social protection.
To make the transition smooth, EPF has been working with government agencies and employers. They’ve also teamed up with the Immigration Department to securely share data on valid work pass holders.
Employers who are yet to register with EPF need to sign up online or visit an EPF office soon to avoid any issues.
For most non-Malaysian employees holding a Visitor’s Pass (Temporary Employment) or Employment Pass, registration with EPF will happen automatically, without needing to visit the office. Employers can verify registrations online. Employees with other types of passes will need to register or update records at EPF offices as usual.
Employees are also advised to update their thumbprint records at the nearest EPF office starting January 2026 to complete their registration.