PETALING JAYA: Starting with October’s wages, employers and their non-Malaysian workers must each contribute 2% of their monthly pay to the Employees Provident Fund.
EPF said the new rule applies to all foreign workers, except domestic workers, who possess valid passports and work permits issued by the immigration department, Bernama reported.
Currently, participation in the EPF scheme by non-Malaysian workers is voluntary.
“The move to make EPF contributions mandatory for this group is a significant step forward in supporting the national agenda to ensure that all workers, regardless of nationality, have access to social protection, thus promoting equity and fairness in the labour market,” it was quoted as saying in a statement today.
EPF said it is intensifying engagement and consultation efforts with employers and key stakeholders to ensure comprehensive readiness ahead of the implementation of the new ruling.
More than 30 strategic engagement sessions have been conducted since the announcement of the 2025 budget, involving the home ministry, immigration department, the Federation of Malaysian Manufacturing, NGOs and representatives of employers and foreign workers.
The EPF also urged employers to register their companies via the
official website or at any EPF office nationwide.
Further enquiries may be directed to the EPF contact and service advice centre at 03-8922 6000.
