Lower EPF Contribution For Foreign Workers Reduces Overall Wage Expenditure

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 5 (Bernama) -- The government’s decision to set the Employees Provident Fund (EPF) contribution rate for foreign workers at two per cent — lower than the initially proposed 12 per cent — helps employers reduce overall wage expenditure.

Revised Two Pct EPF Contribution For Foreign Workers A Fair Move - ACCCIM

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 4 (Bernama) -- The Associated Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry of Malaysia (ACCCIM) views the government’s proposed revision to set employers’ Employees Provident Fund (EPF) contributions at two per cent for non-Malaysian workers as reasonable.

Govt’s Two Pct Contribution For Foreign Workers Balances Welfare And Business -- FMM

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 3 (Bernama) -- The government's proposal to implement a mandatory Employees Provident Fund (EPF) contribution rate of two per cent for foreign workers from the initially proposed 12 per cent reflects an effort to balance worker welfare and business sustainability, said the Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers (FMM).

Govt Proposes Mandatory Two Pct EPF Contribution For Foreign Workers - PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 3 -- The government has proposed to implement a mandatory two per cent Employees Provident Fund (EPF) contribution rate on foreign workers, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

EPF: Temporary Closure Of Bintulu Office Due To Floods

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 30 (Bernama) -- The Employees Provident Fund (EPF) is temporarily closing its Bintulu office starting today until further notice following power shutdown in the building as a safety precaution due to rising floodwaters in the area.

EPF's Investment In MAHB To Support Dividend Payouts

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 15 (Bernama) -- The Employees Provident Fund's (EPF) investment decisions, including the trading of Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd’s (MAHB) shares, align with its broader investment objectives and are aimed at generating income required for dividend payments during the financial year.

EPF Introduces Faster Access, Monthly Activation For Simpanan Shariah

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 10 (Bernama) -- The Employees Provident Fund (EPF) has introduced two key features for its Simpanan Shariah that will provide faster access and flexibility for members effective April 1,  2025.

AmInvestment Forecasts RM1.7 Bln Boost To Malaysia's Equity Market From Non-Citizen Employees' EPF Contributions

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 2 (Bernama) -- AmInvestment Bank Bhd projects that mandatory Employees Provident Fund (EPF) contributions for non-citizen employees could channel up to RM1.7 billion in additional annual inflows into Malaysia’s domestic equity market.

GDA Stands Firm On RM11 Offer For MAHB Despite Directors' Rejection

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 21 (Bernama) -- Gateway Development Alliance Sdn Bhd (GDA), the consortium proposing to privatise Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB), remains steadfast on its RM11 per share offer price, despite recommendations from independent directors to reject it.

288,000 EPF Members Register To Contribute Above The Statutory 11 Pct Employee Rate - Lim

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 18 (Bernama) -- A total of 288,000 members of the Employees Provident Fund (EPF) have registered to contribute more than the statutory rate of 11 per cent for employee contributions as of October 2024.

EPF Becomes Significant Unitholder In KIP REIT With Over 6 Pct Ownership 

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 6 (Bernama) -- The Employees Provident Fund (EPF) has become a substantial unitholder of KIP Real Estate Investment Trust (KIP REIT) following the successful conclusion of the group’s recent private placement.

RM10.78 Bln Withdrawn From EPF Account 3 As At Sept 30 - MoF

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 2 (Bernama) -- A total of RM10.78 billion has been withdrawn from the Employees Provident Fund (EPF) Account 3 (Flexible Account) by members below 55, stated the Ministry of Finance (MoF).